Federal Register #WB2632

Notice of Release of Waybill Data by Surface Transportation Board

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board concerns the release of confidential railroad waybill data: - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency - Request Details: - Merced County, California, has requested access to select data from the Board's 2015-2024 masked Carload Waybill Samples - Data pertains to railroad shipments originating, terminating, or passing through California - Data Characteristics: - The waybill sample contains confidential information about railroads and shippers - Release of this data is governed by federal regulations (49 CFR 1244.9) - No Products or Services Procured: - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are mentioned - The notice is informational and not a procurement opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Outlines procedures for parties to object to the release of the data - Emphasizes confidentiality and regulatory compliance

Description

This notice pertains to the release of waybill data by the Surface Transportation Board. The document provides details about the data release, including the context and scope. It mentions a request from Merced County, California, for permission to use select data from the Board's 2015-2024 inclusive, masked Carload Waybill Samples for railroad shipments originating, terminating, or passing through California. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data, and parties objecting to the request are instructed to file objections within 14 calendar days. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9.

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