Federal Register #21400003

STB Notice: Intent to Extend Regulatory Information Collections (Railroads & Water Carriers)

This notice announces the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) intent to seek public comment on extending approval for several regulatory information collections. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of approval for information collections, not procurement of products or services - Collections include: - System Diagram Maps: Railroads must maintain current maps or narrative descriptions of their rail systems, identifying all lines and their status - Agricultural Contract Summaries: Railroads must file summaries of contracts for transporting agricultural products - Recordations for Rail and Water Carrier Liens: Parties must file liens and related documents with the STB - Water Carrier Tariffs: Water carriers in noncontiguous domestic trade must submit annual certifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Collections are regulatory in nature and submitted electronically - Respondent numbers and estimated annual burden hours are provided for each collection - No products or services are being purchased or contracted

Description

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) intends to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of system diagram maps. This collection requires common carrier freight railroads to keep current system diagram maps or submit a narrative description of their rail system if they are Class III carriers. The information identifies all lines in a railroad's system, indicating the likelihood of abandonment or whether service is provided under financial assistance provisions. The collection is submitted electronically and is necessary for the proper performance of the Board's functions.

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