Federal Register #2026-17315

Notice of Intent to Extend Approval for Collection of System Diagram Maps by Surface Transportation Board

This opportunity involves the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking public comment on its intent to extend approval for collecting system diagram maps and related regulatory information from freight railroads. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), a federal agency - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of system diagram maps or narrative descriptions from common carrier freight railroads - Maps must identify all rail lines, their operational status, likelihood of abandonment, and financial assistance status - Class III carriers may submit narrative descriptions instead of maps - Extensions for collections related to: - Rail and water carrier liens - Water carrier tariffs - Agricultural contract summaries - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focused on regulatory compliance and information submission - No products, purchase quantities, or technical specifications are requested - Requirements pertain to ongoing information collection for regulatory purposes, not procurement

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 as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves common carrier freight railroads submitting current system diagram maps or narrative descriptions for Class III carriers, identifying rail lines and their service status. The information helps indicate the likelihood of service abandonment or financial assistance status for rail lines. Comments on this information collection are requested by September 24, 2026.

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