Renewal of National Grain Car Council

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 2015)

Federal Register Volume 80, Number 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 2015)

Notices

Pages 57432-57433

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov

FR Doc No: 2015-24187

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

Docket No. EP 519 (Sub-No. 5)

Renewal of National Grain Car Council

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C., app. 2 (FACA), notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board intends to renew the charter of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC).

ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Library of the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-

0001, and on the Board's Web site at http://www.stb.dot.gov/stb/rail/graincar_council.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Forstall, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 245-0241. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NGCC functions as a continuing working group to facilitate private-sector solutions and recommendations to the STB on matters affecting grain transportation. The NGCC functions solely as an advisory body, and complies with the provisions of FACA.

The NGCC consists of approximately 40 members, excluding the governmental representatives. Members comprise a balanced representation of executives knowledgeable in the transportation of grain, including no fewer than 14 members from the Class I railroads (one marketing and one car management representative from each Class I), 7 representatives from Class II and III carriers, 14 representatives from grain shippers and receivers, and 5 representatives from private car owners and car manufacturers. STB Board Members are ex officio (non-voting) members of the NGCC.

The NGCC meets at least annually, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409.

Further information about the NGCC is available on the Board's Web site and at the GSA's FACA Database--http://facasms.fido.gov/.

Decided: September 18, 2015.

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By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings.

Jeffrey Herzig,

Clearance Clerk.

FR Doc. 2015-24187 Filed 9-22-15; 8:45 am

BILLING CODE 4915-01-P

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