# Report forms and date of filing.
**AGENCY:**
Surface Transportation Board.
**ACTION:**
Final rules.
**SUMMARY:**
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is revising, correcting, and updating its regulations. These modifications include replacing obsolete statutory references, updating office and address references, and correcting spelling, grammatical, terminology, explanatory, and typographical errors. The Board is also making changes to certain authority citations and to certain regulations related to reporting requirements.
**DATES:**
Effective March 25, 2016.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Allison Davis: (202) 245-0378. Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877-8339.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
In accordance with Executive Order 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” and Executive Order 13579, “Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies,” the Board began this proceeding on October 12, 2011, to review its existing regulations and sought public comments on whether any of its regulations may be outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome, and how to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them, as appropriate. *See* Exec. Order No. 13563, 76 FR 3821 (Jan. 21, 2011); Exec. Order No. 13579, 76 FR 41587 (Jul. 14, 2011). In this decision, we are revising, correcting, and updating our regulations in 49 CFR Chapter X, pursuant to the comments received and the Board's own internal review of its regulations.
The changes made by this decision generally fall into the following categories: Eliminating or changing obsolete agency/office titles ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1007.6(a)(8)); making spelling, grammatical, terminology, explanatory, and typographical changes ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1016.105(a)); correcting references to United States Code or Code of Federal Regulations sections that have been moved or are otherwise incorrect ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1013.2(d), 49 CFR 1018.6(a)); [^1] and amending rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1011.7(a), 49 CFR 1111.1(a)). Additionally, this decision makes certain nonsubstantive updates related to the Board's reporting requirements, including adding the option of electronic submissions and eliminating language requiring the filing of duplicate copies ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1243.1), and updating form titles ( *e.g.,* 49 CFR 1245.2). [^2]
[^1] We recognize that the recently enacted Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, Pub. L. 114-110, recodifies provisions of title 49, United States Code. To the extent those provisions are referenced in our regulations, the Board will address those and other changes to the Code of Federal Regulations stemming from that Act at a later date.
[^2] These changes were proposed in *Accelerating Reporting Requirements for Class I Railroads,* EP 701 (STB served July 8, 2015).
Because these changes either remove obsolete regulations, make revisions that are not substantive, or update rules to reflect current agency practice, we find good cause to dispense with notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A) and (B). These changes are not intended to be a comprehensive response to the comments received in this docket; the Board will continue to evaluate those comments and review its regulations, and may promulgate additional revisions at a later date.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements, unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Because the Board has determined that notice and comment are not required under the APA for this rulemaking, the requirements of the RFA do not apply.
These final rules do not contain a new or amended information collection requirement subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3549.
*It is ordered:*
1. The rule modifications set forth below are adopted as final rules.
2. This decision is effective March 25, 2016.
**List of Subjects**
Administrative practice and procedure, Confidential business information, Freedom of information.
Administrative practice and procedure, Common carriers, Freedom of information.
Claims, Freight, Investigations, Maritime carriers, Motor carriers, Railroads.
Privacy.
Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations (Government agencies), Organization and functions (Government agencies).
Sunshine Act.
Common carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Securities, Trusts and trustees.
Administrative practice and procedure, Civil rights, Equal employment opportunity, Federal buildings and facilities, Individuals with disabilities.
Claims, Equal access to justice, Lawyers.
Claims, Government employees, Wages.
Claims, Income taxes.
Conflict of interests.
Claims.
Railroads.
Maritime carriers, Railroads.
Agricultural commodities, Intermodal transportation, Railroads.
Freight, Intermodal transportation, Maritime carriers, Motor carriers, Railroads.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure, Lawyers.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Environmental impact statements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure, Investigations.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure.
Administrative practice and procedure, Buses, Freight, Motor carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Railroads.
Railroads.
Administrative practice and procedure, Railroads.
Administrative practice and procedure, Railroads.
Administrative practice and procedure, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Uniform System of Accounts.
Administrative practice and procedure, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Railroads, Taxes.
Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Freight, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Railroad employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
Railroad employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Freight, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Freight, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Statistics.
Freight forwarders, Maritime carriers, Motor carriers, Pipelines, Railroads, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Miller, and Commissioner Begeman. Commissioner Begeman commented with a separate expression.
Decided: February 11, 2016.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 1321, title 49, chapter X, parts 1001, 1002, 1005, 1007, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1021, 1034, 1035, 1039, 1090, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1110, 1111, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1118, 1139, 1144, 1146, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1180, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1248, and 1253 of the Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows:
**49 CFR Part 1001**
**PART 1001—INSPECTION OF RECORDS**
1. The authority citation for part 1001 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 552, 49 U.S.C. 702, and 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1001**
§ 1001.3
2. In § 1001.3, remove the words “within 10 days of receipt of a request” and add in their place the words “within 20 days of receipt of a request”.
**49 CFR Part 1002**
**PART 1002—FEES**
3. The authority citation for part 1002 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(A) and 553; 31 U.S.C. 9701; and 49 U.S.C. 721. Section 1002.1(g)(11) is also issued under 5 U.S.C. 5514 and 31 U.S.C. 3717.
**49 CFR Part 1002**
§ 1002.2
4. In § 1002.2(f)(78), add “($26 flat fee for electronic filing.)” following “($26 min. charge.)”
**49 CFR Part 1005**
**PART 1005—PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND VOLUNTARY DISPOSITION OF LOSS AND DAMAGE CLAIMS AND PROCESSING SALVAGE**
5. The authority citation for Part 1005 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11706, 14706, 15906.
**49 CFR Part 1005**
6. Revise § 1005.5 to read as follows:
§ 1005.5
Each carrier subject to the Interstate Commerce Act which receives a written or electronically transmitted claim for loss or damage to baggage or for loss, damage, injury, or delay to property transported shall pay, decline, or make a firm compromise settlement offer in writing or electronically to the claimant within 120 days after receipt of the claim by the carrier; *provided, however,* that, if the claim cannot be processed and disposed of within 120 days after the receipt thereof, the carrier shall at that time and at the expiration of each succeeding 60-day period while the claim remains pending, advise the claimant in writing or electronically of the status of the claim and the reason for the delay in making the final disposition thereof, and it shall retain a copy of such advice to the claimant in its claim file thereon.
**49 CFR Part 1007**
**PART 1007—RECORDS CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUALS**
7. The authority citation for Part 1007 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 552, 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1007**
§ 1007.6
8. In § 1007.6:
a. In paragraph (a)(8), remove the title “National Archives of the United States” and add in its place “National Archives and Records Administration” and remove the title “Administrator of General Services” and add in its place “Archivist of the United States”.
b. In paragraph (a)(11), remove the title “General Accounting Office” and add in its place “Government Accountability Office”.
**49 CFR Part 1011**
**PART 1011—BOARD ORGANIZATION; DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY**
9. The authority citation for Part 1011 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 553; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 49 U.S.C. 701, 721, 11123, 11124, 11144, 14122, and 15722.
**49 CFR Part 1011**
10. Revise the first sentence of § 1011.2(a)(7) to read as follows:
§ 1011.2
(a) * * *
(7) All appeals of initial decisions issued by the Director of the Office of Proceedings under the authority delegated by § 1011.7(a), and all appeals of initial decisions issued by the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance under the authority delegated by § 1011.7(b). * * *
**49 CFR Part 1011**
§ 1011.4
11. In § 1011.4(a)(7), remove “section 308 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973” and add in its place “section 308 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, 45 U.S.C. 748,”.
**49 CFR Part 1011**
§ 1011.6
12. In § 1011.6(h), remove “section 308 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973” and add in its place “section 308 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, 45 U.S.C. 748,”.
**49 CFR Part 1011**
13. In § 1011.7:
a. Revise paragraph (a)(1).
b. In paragraph (a)(2)(xvii), remove the word “meditation” and add in its place the word “mediation”.
c. Add paragraph (b)(6).
The revision and addition read as follows:
§ 1011.7
(a) *Office of Proceedings.* (1) The Director of the Office of Proceedings is delegated the authority to determine (in consultation with involved Offices) whether to waive filing fees set forth at 49 CFR 1002.2(f).
(b) * * *
(6) Issue, on written request, informal opinions and interpretations which are not binding on the Board. In issuing informal opinions or interpretations, the Director of the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance shall consult with the Directors of the appropriate Board offices. Such requests must be directed to the Director of the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1012**
**PART 1012—MEETINGS OF THE BOARD**
14. The authority citation for Part 1012 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 552b(g), 49 U.S.C. 701, 721.
§ 1012.3
15. In § 1012.3:
a. In paragraph (c), remove the words “in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section” and add in their place the words “in paragraph (d) of this section”.
b. Remove paragraph (d).
c. Redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d).
d. Redesignate paragraph (f) as paragraph (e).
**49 CFR Part 1013**
**PART 1013—GUIDELINES FOR THE PROPER USE OF VOTING TRUSTS**
16. The authority citation for Part 1013 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 13301(f).
**49 CFR Part 1013**
§ 1013.2
17. In § 1013.2(d), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 11343” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 11323”.
**49 CFR Part 1013**
18. Revise § 1013.3(c) to read as follows:
§ 1013.3
(c) Any carrier required to file a Schedule 13D with the Securities and Exchange Commission (17 CFR 240.13d-1) which reports the purchase of 5 percent or more of the registered securities of another Board regulated carrier (or the listed shares of a company controlling 10 percent or more of the stock of a Board regulated carrier), must simultaneously file a copy of that schedule with the Board, along with any supplements to that schedule.
**49 CFR Part 1014**
**PART 1014—ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD**
19. The authority citation for Part 1014 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
29 U.S.C. 794.
**49 CFR Part 1014**
§ 1014.110
20. Remove § 1014.110.
**49 CFR Part 1016**
**PART 1016—SPECIAL PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RECOVERY OF EXPENSES BY PARTIES TO BOARD ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS**
21. The authority citation for Part 1016 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1), 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1016**
§ 1016.103
22. In § 1016.103(a), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10925” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 13905” and remove the reference to “49 CFR 1100.11” and add in its place “49 CFR 1103.5”.
**49 CFR Part 1016**
§ 1016.105
23. In § 1016.105:
a. In paragraph (a), remove “The term `party'is defined” and add in its place “The term `party' is defined”.
b. In paragraph (b)(3), remove the reference to “Internal Revenue Code of 1954” and add in its place “Internal Revenue Code of 1986”.
**49 CFR Part 1016**
24. Revise the first sentence of § 1016.107(b) to read as follows:
§ 1016.107
(b) No award for the fee of an attorney or agent under these rules may exceed the amount specified by 5 U.S.C. 504(b)(1)(A), unless a higher fee is justified. * * *
**49 CFR Part 1016**
§ 1016.202
25. In § 1016.202(a), remove the reference to “§ 1016.105(f)” and add in its place “§ 1016.105(e)”.
**49 CFR Part 1017**
**PART 1017—DEBT COLLECTION—COLLECTION BY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED GOVERNMENT AND FORMER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES**
26. Revise the authority citation for Part 1017 to read as follows:
**Authority:**
31 U.S.C. 3716, 5 U.S.C. 5514; Pub. L. 97-365; 31 CFR parts 900-904; 5 CFR part 550.
**49 CFR Part 1017**
§ 1017.9
27. In § 1017.9(b)(2), remove the reference to “5 CFR 1108” and add in its place “5 CFR 550.1109” and remove the word “provided” and add in its place “followed”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
**PART 1018—DEBT COLLECTION**
28. Revise the authority citation for Part 1018 to read as follows:
**Authority:**
31 U.S.C. 3701, 31 U.S.C. 3711 *et seq.,* 49 U.S.C. 721, 31 CFR parts 900-904.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
29. Revise § 1018.3 to read as follows:
§ 1018.3
Unless otherwise specified, all communications concerning the regulations in this part should be addressed to the Chief, Section of Financial Services, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.6
30. In § 1018.6(a), remove the reference to “4 CFR parts 101 through 105” and add in its place “31 CFR parts 900 through 904”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.8
31. In § 1018.8, remove the words “compromising or suspending or terminating collection” and add in their place “compromising, suspending, or terminating”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.20
32. In § 1018.20:
a. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.13” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.9”.
b. In paragraph (b)(3)(iii), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.5” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.4”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.25
33. In § 1018.25:
a. In paragraph (a), remove “a certified or cashier's check or a money order” and add in its place “a certified check, cashier's check, or money order”.
b. In paragraph (a), remove the words “or insurance filing fee”.
c. In paragraph (b), remove the words “or insurance” wherever they appear.
d. In paragraph (d), remove the words “or insurance” wherever they appear.
e. In the heading of paragraph (d), remove the words “privileges or certificates,” and add in their place “privileges, certificates,”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.28
34. In § 1018.28:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.2, 102.3, and 102.4” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.2 and 901.3”.
b. In paragraph (b), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.4” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.3(e)”.
c. In paragraph (d)(1)(vi), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.3(c)” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.3(e)”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.30
35. In § 1018.30:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.13” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.9”.
b. In paragraph (b), remove the reference to “4 CFR 102.2 and 102.13” and add in its place “31 CFR 901.2 and 901.9”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.51
36. In § 1018.51:
a. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the reference to “4 CFR 103.4” and add in its place “31 CFR 902.2”.
b. In paragraph (b), remove the reference to “4 CFR part 103” and add in its place “31 CFR part 902”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
§ 1018.72
37. In § 1018.72(d), remove the reference to “4 CFR 105.2” and add in its place “31 CFR 904.2”.
**49 CFR Part 1018**
38. Amend § 1018.91 as follows:
a. At the end of paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4), remove the periods and add semicolons in their place.
b. Revise paragraph (b)(7).
c. In paragraph (b)(8), remove the reference to “26 CFR 301.6402-6T” and add in its place “26 CFR 301.6402-6”.
The revision reads as follows:
§ 1018.91
(b) * * *
(7) Is at least $25.00; and
**49 CFR Part 1019**
**PART 1019—REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDUCT OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD EMPLOYEES**
39. The authority citation for Part 1019 continues to read as follows:
**49 CFR Part 1019**
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721.
§ 1019.2
40. In § 1019.2(a), remove the title “Executive Counsel” and add in its place “General Counsel”.
**49 CFR Part 1021**
**PART 1021—ADMINISTRATIVE COLLECTION OF ENFORCEMENT CLAIMS**
41. The authority citation for Part 1021 continues to read as follows:
**49 CFR Part 1021**
**Authority:**
31 U.S.C. 3701, 3711, 3717, 3718.
42. Revise § 1021.1 to read as follows:
§ 1021.1
The regulations issued jointly by the Comptroller General of the United States and the Attorney General of the United States under section 3 of the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966, as amended, (31 U.S.C. 3701 *et seq.* ) and published in 31 CFR parts 900 through 904 are hereby adopted by the Surface Transportation Board for the administrative collection of enforcement claims.
**49 CFR Part 1034**
**PART 1034—ROUTING OF TRAFFIC**
43. The authority citation for Part 1034 continues to read as follows:
**49 CFR Part 1034**
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11123.
§ 1034.1
44. In § 1034.1:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words “submit a written or telegraphic notice” and add in their place “submit a written or electronic notice” and remove the title “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and add in its place “Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance”.
b. In paragraph (c), remove the title “Office of Compliance and Enforcement” and add in its place “Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance”.
**49 CFR Part 1035**
**PART 1035—BILLS OF LADING**
45. The authority citation for Part 1035 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11706, 14706.
**49 CFR Part 1035**
46. In Appendix A to Part 1035 remove “, 19__” and add in its place “, 20____”.
**49 CFR Part 1035**
47. In Appendix B to Part 1035, remove “4. (a)” and add in its place “Sec. 4. (a)”.
**49 CFR Part 1039**
**PART 1039—EXEMPTIONS**
48. The authority citation for Part 1039 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 10502, 13301.
**49 CFR Part 1039**
§ 1039.12
49. Remove § 1039.12.
**49 CFR Part 1039**
§ 1039.14
50. Amend § 1039.14 by removing “.” and adding in its place “;” at the end of paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) and removing “.”and adding in its place “; and” at the end of paragraph (b)(5).
**49 CFR Part 1039**
§ 1039.21
51. Remove § 1039.21.
**49 CFR Part 1039**
§ 1039.22
52. In § 1039.22(a)(2), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10713” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10709”, remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10761(a)” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 13702(a)”, and remove the reference to “10762(a)(1)” and add in its place “13702(b)-(d)”.
**49 CFR Part 1090**
**PART 1090—PRACTICES OF CARRIERS INVOLVED IN THE INTERMODAL MOVEMENT OF CONTAINERIZED FREIGHT**
53. The authority citation for Part 1090 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1090**
§ 1090.2
54. In § 1090.2, remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10505(e) and (g), 109229(1), and 10530” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10502(e) and (g) and 13902”.
**49 CFR Part 1101**
**PART 1101—DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION**
55. The authority citation for Part 1101 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1090**
§ 1101.2
56. In § 1101.2(e)(1), remove the reference to “1130.3” and add in its place “1130.2”.
**49 CFR Part 1102**
**PART 1102—COMMUNICATIONS**
57. The authority citation for Part 1102 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1102**
§ 1102.2
58. In § 1102.2(c)(1) and (2), remove the words “joint board member, employee board member”.
**49 CFR Part 1103**
**PART 1103—PRACTITIONERS**
59. The authority citation for Part 1103 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
21 U.S.C. 862; 49 U.S.C. 703(e), 721.
**49 CFR Part 1103**
60. In § 1103.3:
a. In paragraph (d), remove the reference to “49 CFR 1002.2(f)(100)” and add in its place “49 CFR 1002.2(f)(99)(i)”.
b. Revise paragraph (h).
c. In paragraphs (l), (m), and (n), remove the reference to “49 CFR 1002.2(f)(100)” and add in its place “49 CFR 1002.2(f)(99)(i)”.
d. Revise paragraph (o).
The revisions read as follows:
§ 1103.3
(h) *Location of examination.* Examinations will be conducted at the Board's office in Washington, DC.
(o) *Content and grading of examination.* A Board staff member is responsible, under the general supervision of the Vice Chairman, for the examination of non-attorney applicants, the preparation of examination questions, and the grading of examinations. The staff member is appointed by the Chairman, with the approval of the Board. The staff member must be an attorney and must have at least two years of experience with the Board.
**49 CFR Part 1103**
§ 1103.16
61. In § 1103.16(c), remove the words “secrets or confidence” and add in their place “secrets or confidences”.
**49 CFR Part 1103**
62. In § 1103.20:
a. Revise paragraph (b).
b. In paragraph (g), remove “in behalf of the client” and add in its place “on behalf of the client”.
The revision reads as follows:
§ 1103.20
(b) *Compensation, commission, and rebates.* A practitioner shall accept no compensation, commission, rebates, or other advantages from the parties in a proceeding other than his client without the knowledge and consent of his client after full disclosure.
**49 CFR Part 1104**
**PART 1104—FILING WITH THE BOARD-COPIES-VERIFICATION-SERVICE-PLEADINGS, GENERALLY**
63. The authority citation for Part 1104 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 553 and 559; 18 U.S.C. 1621; 21 U.S.C. 862; and 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1104**
64. Amend § 1104.3(a) by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:
§ 1104.3
(a)* * * When confidential documents are filed, redacted versions must also be filed.
**49 CFR Part 1104**
65. Revise § 1104.5(c) to read as follows:
§ 1104.5
(c) Knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitute federal criminal violations punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621.
**49 CFR Part 1104**
§ 1104.6
66. In the last sentence of § 1104.6, remove “5 p.m.” and add in its place “11:59 p.m.”
**49 CFR Part 1104**
67. In § 1104.12:
a. Amend § 1104.12(a) by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph.
b. In the parenthetical, remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10321” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 721”.
The addition reads as follows:
§ 1104.12
(a) * * * If a document is filed with the Board through the e-filing process, a copy of the e-filed document should be emailed to other parties, or a paper copy of the document should be personally served on the other parties, but if neither email nor personal service is feasible, service of a paper copy should be by first-class or express mail.
**49 CFR Part 1104**
68. Amend § 1104.14(a) by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
§ 1104.14
(a) * * * When confidential documents are filed, redacted versions must also be filed.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
**PART 1105—PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS**
69. Revise the authority citation for Part 1105 to read as follows:
**Authority:**
16 U.S.C. 1456 and 1536; 42 U.S.C. 4332 and 6362(b); 49 U.S.C. 701 note (1995) (Savings Provisions), 721(a), 10502, and 10903-10905; 54 U.S.C. 306108.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
70. Revise § 1105.2 to read as follows:
§ 1105.2
The Director of the Office of Environmental Analysis is delegated the authority to sign, on behalf of the Board, memoranda of agreement entered into pursuant to 36 CFR 800.5(e)(4) regarding historic preservation matters. The Director of the Office of Environmental Analysis is responsible for the preparation of documents under these rules and is delegated the authority to provide interpretations of the Board's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, to render initial decisions on requests for waiver or modification of any of these rules for individual proceedings, and to recommend rejection of environmental reports not in compliance with these rules. This delegated authority shall be used only in a manner consistent with Board policy. Appeals to the Board will be available as a matter of right.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
71. Revise § 1105.3 to read as follows:
§ 1105.3
Information and assistance regarding the rules and the Board's environmental and historic review process is available by writing or calling the Office of Environmental Analysis.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
72. In § 1105.4:
a. Revise paragraph (i).
b. In paragraph (j), remove the references to “SEA's” wherever they appear and add in their place “OEA's”.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
The revision reads as follows:
§ 1105.4
(i) *Office of Environmental Analysis* or “OEA” means the Office that prepares the Board's environmental documents and analyses.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
§ 1105.5
73. In § 1105.5(c)(3), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10905” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10904”.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
§ 1105.6
74. In § 1105.6:
a. In paragraph (b)(4) introductory text, remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10901 or 10910” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10901, 10902, or 10907”, and remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 11343” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 11323 and 14303.”
b. In paragraph (b)(5), add “and” following “environmental impacts;”.
c. Remove paragraph (b)(6).
d. Redesignate paragraph (b)(7) as paragraph (b)(6).
e. Remove paragraph (c)(1).
f. Redesignate paragraphs (c)(2) through (7) as paragraphs (c)(1) through (6).
g. In newly redesignated paragraph (c)(1)(i), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10901 or 10910” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10901, 10902, or 10907”, and remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 11343” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 11323 and 14303.”
h. Remove newly redesignated paragraph (c)(1)(v).
i. Further redesignate newly redesignated paragraph (c)(1)(vi) as paragraph (c)(1)(v).
**49 CFR Part 1105**
75. Amend § 1105.7 as follows:
a. Add a sentence to the end of paragraph (a).
b. In paragraph (e)(3)(iv), remove the reference “49 U.S.C. 10906” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10905”.
The addition reads as follows:
§ 1105.7
(a) *Filing.* * * * The Environmental Report may be filed with the Board electronically.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
76. Amend § 1105.8(a) by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
§ 1105.8
(a) *Filing.* * * * The Historic Report may be filed with the Board electronically.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
§ 1105.10
77. In § 1105.10:
a. In paragraphs (b) and (d), remove the references to “SEA” wherever they appear and add in their place “OEA”.
b. In paragraph (d), remove the references to “SEA's” wherever they appear and add in their place “OEA's”.
c. In paragraph (f), remove the abbreviation “CZMA” and add in its place “Coastal Zone Management Act”.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
§ 1105.11
78. In the appendix to § 1105.11, remove the reference to “the Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA), Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423” and add in its place “the Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA), Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC”.
**49 CFR Part 1105**
§ 1105.12
79. In the appendix to § 1105.12:
a. In the Sample Local Newspaper Notice for Out-of-Service Abandonment Exemptions:
i. In the first paragraph, remove the zip code “20423”.
ii. In the second paragraph, remove the references to “Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA)” wherever they appear and add in their place “Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA)”; and remove the zip code “20423”.
iii. In the third paragraph remove the reference to “Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001” and add in its place “Office of Proceedings, Washington, DC”.
b. In the Sample Local Newspaper Notice for Petitions for Abandonment Exemptions:
i. In the first paragraph, remove the zip code “20423”.
ii. In the second paragraph, remove the references to “Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA)” wherever they appear and add in their place “Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA)”; and remove the zip code “20423”.
iii. In the third paragraph remove the reference to “Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001” and add in its place “Office of Proceedings, Washington, DC”.
**49 CFR Part 1110**
**PART 1110—PROCEDURES GOVERNING INFORMAL RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS**
80. The authority citation for Part 1110 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1110**
81. Amend § 1110.2 by revising paragraphs (b) and (c)(1) to read as follows:
§ 1110.2
(b) Any person may petition the Board to open a proceeding to issue, amend, or repeal a rule.
(c) * * *
(1) Be submitted, along with 15 copies, to the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, Washington DC;
**49 CFR Part 1110**
§ 1110.5
82. In § 1110.5, remove the word “additional” and add in its place “undue”.
**49 CFR Part 1111**
**PART 1111—COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES**
83. The authority citation for Part 1111 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 10704, and 11701.
**49 CFR Part 1110**
§ 1111.1
84. In § 1111.1:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the words “at the hearing”.
b. In paragraph (e), remove the reference to “49 CFR 1244.8” and add in its place “49 CFR 1244.9”.
**49 CFR Part 1113**
**PART 1113—ORAL HEARING**
85. The authority citation for Part 1113 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 559; 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1113**
§ 1113.2
86. In § 1113.2:
a. In paragraph (d), remove “return on the subpoena” and add in its place “return of the subpoena”.
b. In paragraph (e), remove “at whose instance” and add in its place “at whose insistence”.
**49 CFR Part 1113**
§ 1113.3
87. In § 1113.3(c)(2), remove “after the close of hearing” and add in its place “after the close of the hearing”.
**49 CFR Part 1113**
§ 1113.8
88. In § 1113.8, remove “in whose behalf” and add in its place “on whose behalf”.
**49 CFR Part 1113**
§ 1113.11
89. In § 1113.11, remove “damage” and add in its place “damages”.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
**PART 1114—EVIDENCE; DISCOVERY**
90. The authority citation for Part 1114 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 559; 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
§ 1114.21
91. In § 1114.21(a)(1), remove the reference to “§ 1011.6” and add in its place “§ 1011.5”.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
§ 1114.24
92. In § 1114.24(g), remove “(1) Not a relative” and add in its place “(1) not a relative”.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
§ 1114.25
93. In § 1114.25:
a. In paragraph (b)(2), remove “seasonable” and add in its place “reasonable”.
b. In paragraph (c), remove “Errors and irregularities” and add in its place “Objections to errors and irregularities”.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
§ 1114.26
94. In § 1114.26(a), remove the reference to “§ 1114.21(b)(2)” and add in its place “§ 1114.21(a)”.
**49 CFR Part 1114**
§ 1114.27
95. In § 1114.27(a), remove the reference to “§ 1114.21(b)(2)” and add in its place “§ 1114.21(a)”.
**49 CFR Part 1115**
**PART 1115—APPELLATE PROCEDURES**
96. The authority citation for Part 1115 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 559; 49 U.S.C. 721.
**49 CFR Part 1115**
§ 1115.2
97. In § 1115.2(b)(3), remove the words “governing precedent;” and add in their place “governing precedent; or”.
**49 CFR Part 1118**
**PART 1118—PROCEDURES IN INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE EMPLOYEE BOARDS**
98. Under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 1321, Part 1118 is removed.
**49 CFR Part 1139**
**PART 1139—PROCEDURES IN MOTOR CARRIER REVENUE PROCEEDINGS**
99. Under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 1321, Part 1139 is removed.
**49 CFR Part 1144**
**PART 1144—INTRAMODAL RAIL COMPETITION**
100. The authority citation for Part 1144 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 10703, 10705, and 11102.
**49 CFR Part 1144**
§ 1144.2
101. In § 1144.2:
a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 11102” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 11102(c)”.
b. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the reference to “and 11102” and add in its place “and 11102(c)”.
**49 CFR Part 1146**
**PART 1146—EXPEDITED RELIEF FOR SERVICE EMERGENCIES**
102. The authority citation for Part 1146 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11101, and 11123.
**49 CFR Part 1146**
§ 1146.1
103. In § 1146.1(d)(1), remove “Carrier are” and add in its place “Carriers are”.
**49 CFR Part 1150**
**PART 1150—CERTIFICATE TO CONSTRUCT, ACQUIRE, OR OPERATE RAILROAD LINES**
104. The authority citation for Part 1150 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721(a), 10502, 10901, and 10902.
**49 CFR Part 1150**
§ 1150.3
105. In § 1150.3(h), remove the reference to “paragraphs (e) or (f)” and add in its place “paragraphs (f) or (g)”.
**49 CFR Part 1150**
106. In § 1150.21 revise the second sentence to read as follows:
§ 1150.21
* * * The rail line must have been fully abandoned, or approved for abandonment by the Board or a bankruptcy court. * * *
**49 CFR Part 1150**
§ 1150.31
107. In § 1150.31(b), remove the words “and the from securities regulation at 49 CFR part 1175” and add in their place “and the exemption from securities regulation at 49 CFR part 1177”.
**49 CFR Part 1150**
108. In § 1150.35:
a. Revise paragraph (b) introductory text.
b. In paragraph (f), remove the sentence “Stay petitions must be filed within 7 days of the filing of the notion of exemption.”
c. In paragraph (g), remove the reference to “§ 1150.33(g)” and add in its place “§ 1150.32(d)”.
The revision reads as follows:
§ 1150.35
(b) The notice of intent must contain all of the information required in § 1150.33, exclusive of § 1150.33(g), plus:
**49 CFR Part 1150**
§ 1150.42
109. Remove the last sentence of § 1150.42(a).
**49 CFR Part 1151**
**PART 1151—FEEDER RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM**
110. The authority citation for Part 1151 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 10907.
**49 CFR Part 1151**
111. Amend § 1151.3 by revising the last sentence in paragraphs (a)(9) and (12) and revising the first sentence in paragraph (a)(14) introductory text to read as follows:
§ 1151.3
(a) * * *
(9) * * * (This statement will be binding upon applicant if the application is approved.)
(12) * * * (This statement will be binding upon applicant if the application is approved.)
(14) If applicant requests Board-prescribed joint rates and divisions in the feeder line proceeding, a description of any joint rate and division agreement must be included in the application. * * *
**49 CFR Part 1151**
§ 1151.4
112. In § 1151.4(e), remove the reference to “49 U.S.C. 10709(d)(2)” and add in its place “49 U.S.C. 10707”.
**49 CFR Part 1152**
**PART 1152—ABANDONMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE OF RAIL LINES AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION UNDER 49 U.S.C. 10903**
113. The authority citation for Part 1152 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
11 U.S.C. 1170; 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) and 1248; 45 U.S.C. 744; and 49 U.S.C. 701 note (1995) (section 204 of the ICC Termination Act of 1995), 721(a), 10502, 10903-10905, and 11161.
**49 CFR Part 1152**
114. In § 1152.30:
a. In paragraph (b), remove the reference to “49 CFR part 1201” and add in its place “49 CFR part 1201, subpart B”.
b. Revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:
§ 1152.30
(c) *Final payment of financial assistance.* (1) When a financial assistance agreement to subsidize is concluded, the final payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual revenues derived, avoidable costs incurred, and value of the properties used in the subsidy year.
**49 CFR Part 1152**
§ 1152.32
115. In § 1152.32:
a. In paragraph (j)(4), remove the reference to “paragraphs (f)(2) or (3)” and add in its place “paragraphs (j)(2) or (3)”.
b. In paragraph (o) introductory text, remove the words “depreciation cost” and add in their place “depreciation expense”.
**49 CFR Part 1180**
**PART 1180—RAILROAD ACQUISITION, CONTROL, MERGER, CONSOLIDATION PROJECT, TRACKAGE RIGHTS, AND LEASE PROCEDURES**
116. The authority citation for Part 1180 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 553 and 559; 11 U.S.C. 1172; 49 U.S.C. 721, 10502, 11323-11325.
**49 CFR Part 1180**
§ 1180.3
117. In § 1180.3(h), remove the reference to “1180.4(d)(4)(ii)” and add in its place “1180.4(d)(2)”.
**49 CFR Part 1180**
118. In § 1180.4(c)(8), revise the last sentence of the paragraph to read as follows:
§ 1180.4
(c) * * *
(8) * * * See *Railroad Consolidation Procedures,* 363 I.C.C. 767 (1980).
**49 CFR Part 1240**
**PARTS 1240-1259—REPORTS**
119. Revise the note for Parts 1240-1259 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by parts 1240-1259 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1241**
**PART 1241—ANNUAL, SPECIAL, OR PERIODIC REPORTS—CARRIERS SUBJECT TO PART I OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT**
120. The authority citation for Part 1241 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1241**
121. Revise the note for Part 1241 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1241 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1241**
§ 1241.11
122. In § 1241.11(a), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423”.
**49 CFR Part 1241**
§ 1241.15
123. In § 1241.15, remove the title “Bureau of Accounts” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423”.
**49 CFR Part 1242**
**PART 1242—SEPARATION OF COMMON OPERATING EXPENSES BETWEEN FREIGHT SERVICE AND PASSENGER SERVICE FOR RAILROADS**
124. The authority citation for Part 1242 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11142.
**49 CFR Part 1242**
125. Revise the note for Part 1242 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1242 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1242**
126. In the note to § 1242.87, remove the title “Bureau of Accounts” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
**49 CFR Part 1243**
**PART 1243—QUARTERLY OPERATING REPORTS—RAILROADS**
127. The authority citation for Part 1243 continues to read as follows:
**49 CFR Part 1243**
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11145.
128. Revise the note for Part 1243 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1243 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1243**
129. In § 1243.1, revise the last sentence to read as follows:
§ 1243.1
* * * Such quarterly reports shall be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC, within 30 days after the end of the quarter to which they relate.
**49 CFR Part 1243**
130. In § 1243.2, revise the last sentence to read as follows:
§ 1243.2
* * * Such quarterly reports shall be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC, within 30 days after the end of the quarter to which they relate.
**49 CFR Part 1243**
131. In § 1243.3, revise the last sentence of the introductory text to read as follows:
§ 1243.3
* * * Such reports shall be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC, within 30 days after the end of the quarter reported.
**49 CFR Part 1244**
**PART 1244—WAYBILL ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY—RAILROADS**
132. The authority citation for Part 1244 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 10707, 11144, 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1244**
§ 1244.3
133. In § 1244.3(b)(4), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423-0001”.
**49 CFR Part 1244**
§ 1244.9
134. In § 1244.9:
a. In paragraph (a), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
b. In paragraph (d)(2), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
c. In paragraph (d)(3)(ii), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423”.
d. In paragraph (d)(4)(i), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
e. In paragraph (e)(2), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423”.
f. In paragraph (f)(4), remove the title “OTA” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
g. In paragraph (g)(3), remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration” and add in its place “Office of Economics” and remove the zip code “20423”.
**49 CFR Part 1245**
**PART 1245—CLASSIFICATION OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES; REPORTS OF SERVICE AND COMPENSATION**
135. The authority citation for Part 1245 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1245**
136. Revise the note for Part 1245 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1245 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1245**
137. Revise § 1245.2 to read as follows:
§ 1245.2
Each Class I railroad is required to file a Quarterly Report of Railroad Employees, Service, and Compensation, (Quarterly Wage Forms A & B). In addition, such carriers shall also file an Annual Report of Railroad Employees, Service, and Compensation, (Annual Wage Forms A & B) for each calendar year. Both reports shall be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC. The quarterly report shall be submitted within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter. The annual report shall be submitted within 45 days after the end of the reporting year.
**49 CFR Part 1246**
**PART 1246—NUMBER OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES**
138. The authority citation for Part 1246 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1246**
139. Revise § 1246.1 to read as follows:
§ 1246.1
Each Class I railroad shall file a Monthly Report of Number of Railroad Employees (Form C) each month. The report should be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC, by the end of the month to which it applies.
**49 CFR Part 1246**
140. Revise the note for part 1246 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1246 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1247**
**PART 1247—REPORT OF CARS LOADED AND CARS TERMINATED**
141. The authority citation for Part 1247 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 10707, 11144, 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1247**
§ 1247.1
142. In § 1247.1:
a. Remove the title “Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration (OEEAA)” and add in its place “Office of Economics”.
b. Remove the zip code “20243”.
c. In the last sentence, remove “( *http://www.stb.dot.gov/infoex1.htm#forms* )” and add in its place “( *http://www.stb.dot.gov* )”.
d. Remove “OEEAA” and add in its place “the Office of Economics”.
**49 CFR Part 1248**
**PART 1248—FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS**
143. The authority citation for Part 1248 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 11144 and 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1248**
144. Revise the note for Part 1248 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1248 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**49 CFR Part 1248**
145. In § 1248.5(a), revise the first sentence to read as follows:
§ 1248.5
(a) Reports required from Class I carriers by this section shall be submitted, in paper or electronically, to the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC, on forms which will be furnished to the carriers. * * *
**49 CFR Part 1253**
**PART 1253—RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATION; RECORDS AND REPORTS**
146. The authority citation for Part 1253 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 721, 10706, 13703, 11144 and 11145.
**49 CFR Part 1253**
147. Revise the note for Part 1253 to read as follows:
**Note:**
The report forms prescribed by part 1253 are available upon request from the Office of Economics, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC.
**Note:**
The following comment will not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations.
COMMISSIONER BEGEMAN, commenting:
It is disappointing that today's decision is all we can muster up more than four years after receiving public comments on whether any of the Board's regulations are “ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome, and how to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them. . . .” I certainly don't object to replacing obsolete references and correcting spelling and other errors, but we should be doing so as a matter of course. Today's decision is simply not responsive to what we set out to do in 2011. Nor does it meet the spirit—let alone achieve the purpose—of the President's two Executive Orders.