[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23289-23290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11031]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Section 5a Application No. 70 (Amendment No. 11)]
Western Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc.--Agreement
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of decision and opportunity for comment.
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SUMMARY: Western Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc. (WMTB), has filed a petition
seeking approval of minor amendments to its collective ratemaking
agreement, which was approved under former section 49 U.S.C. 10706(b),
the predecessor to 49 U.S.C. 13703. The amendments would modify WMTB's
bylaws as follows: (1) reduce the notice members must provide to WMTB
upon their withdrawal from the rate bureau from 60 days to 45 days; (2)
reduce the notice period for termination for failure to pay dues and
fees from 90 days to 45 days after the member has received notice of
delinquency and upon expiration of the 30-day period to correct the
delinquency; (3) divide the membership into two classes of carriers,
``mainland membership'' and ``Hawaii membership;'' (4) provide that
annual meetings of the membership may be held in Hawaii in addition to
meetings held in Los Angeles County, CA; and (5) provide for separate
fee arrangements for member carriers performing intrastate service
within the State of California.
In addition, a new Article XVII would be added to WMTB's bylaws,
which
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would: (1) provide the procedures for the adoption of a plan of partial
redemption or partial liquidation of corporate assets upon
recommendation of the board of directors and an affirmative membership
vote; (2) provide the procedures for the adoption of a plan for
complete liquidation and dissolution upon the recommendation of the
board of directors and an affirmative vote of the membership; and (3)
provide the formula for distribution to member carriers which were
members during the 12-month period prior to the adoption of a plan of
partial or complete liquidation.
DATES: Comments from interested persons are due May 30, 1997. Replies
are due June 24, 1997. If no timely filed adverse comments are
received, the sought relief will automatically become effective at the
close of the comment period. If opposition comments are filed, the
comments and any reply will be considered, and the Board will issue a
further decision.
ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of comments referring to STB
Section 5a Application No. 70 (Amendment No. 11) should be sent to:
Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control
Unit, 1925 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001. A copy of any
comments filed with the Board must also be served on applicant's
representative: Leo Franey, 1920 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [TDD for
the hearing impaired: (202) 565-1695)].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the
Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the decision, write to, call,
or pick up in person from: DC News & Data, Inc., 1925 K Street, N.W.,
Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006.
Telephone: (202) 289-4357. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is
available through TDD services (202) 565-1695.]
Decided: April 18, 1997.
By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-11031 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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