Federal Register #2026-17326

Surface Transportation Board Seeks Extension of Approval for FAST Act Dispute Resolution Procedures Information Collection

The Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency, is seeking public comments regarding its plan to extend approval for collecting information related to dispute resolution procedures under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency - Purpose: - Extension of approval for information collection supporting dispute resolution procedures for intercity passenger rail service - Procedures include informal assistance and professional mediation services for resolving cost allocation and access disputes - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or specific vendors/OEMs are involved - Service: Collection of information from parties seeking mediation or informal dispute resolution - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on administrative procedures to facilitate dispute resolution under the FAST Act - Public feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No procurement of goods or commercial services is involved

Description

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announces its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of dispute resolution procedures under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This collection involves parties seeking the Board's informal assistance in resolving cost allocation and access disputes related to intercity passenger rail service. The Board requests comments on the information collection by September 24, 2026. The procedures include the provision of professional mediation services as part of the dispute resolution process.

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