On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

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title: "On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008"
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section_name: "On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008"
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document_type: "proposed_rule"
publication_date: "2015-05-20"
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  - "Surface Transportation Board"
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#  On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

**AGENCY:**

Surface Transportation Board.

**ACTION:**

Notice of commencement of proceeding.

**SUMMARY:**

The Surface Transportation Board (the Board) is commencing a proceeding to define “on-time performance” for purposes of Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008.

**DATES:**

May 20, 2015.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Scott M. Zimmerman at (202) 245-0386. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at (800) 877-8339.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) submitted a conditional petition for rulemaking to define “on-time performance” for purposes of Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), 49 U.S.C. 24308(f). The Board concludes that it is appropriate to institute a rulemaking proceeding to define on-time performance for purposes of PRIIA Section 213 and invite public participation. The Board intends to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking and a procedural schedule in a subsequent decision.

Additional information is contained in the Board's decision, which is available on our Web site at *www.stb.dot.gov.* Copies of the decision may also be purchased by contacting the Board's Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245-0238.

This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources.

By the Board, Acting Chairman Miller and Vice Chairman Begeman.

Decided: May 13, 2015.

Kenyatta Clay,

Clearance Clerk.