97-17949. Notice of Public Information Collection Submitted to OMB for Review
[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 36869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17949]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
Notice of Public Information Collection Submitted to OMB for
Review
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Extension of a currently approved collection.
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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board has submitted to the Office
of Management and Budget for review and approval the following proposal
for collection of information as required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
OMB Form Number: 2140-0003.
Title: Financial Assistance of Railroad Lines.
No. of Respondents: 15.
Total Annual Hours: 625.
Title: System Diagram Maps.
No. of Respondents: 75.
Total Annual Hours: 2,400.
DATES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should
submit comments by September 8, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Case Control, Surface Transportation
Board, Room 706, 1925 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20423. When
submitting comments refer to the OMB number and title of the
information collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles L. Renninger, (202) 565-1631.
Requests for copies of the information collection may be obtained by
contacting Ellen R. Keys, Forms Clearance Officer, (202) 565-1654.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Surface Transportation Board is, by
statute, responsible for the economic regulation of surface
transportation carriers operating in interstate and foreign commerce.
The ICC Termination Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-88, 109 Stat. 803
(1995), which took effect on January 1, 1996 abolished the Interstate
Commerce Commission and transferred the responsibility for regulating
rail transportation, including the proposed abandonment and
discontinuance of rail lines, to the Surface Transportation Board.
The Board needs, in abandonment proceedings, information concerning
offers of financial assistance. Respondents are those making offers.
The regulations and reporting requirements relate to the filing of
system diagram maps by railroads. The rules are necessary for the Board
to learn what lines are contemplated for abandonment. Respondents are
railroads.
Dated: July 1, 1997.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
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Document Information
- Published:
- 07/09/1997
- Department:
- Surface Transportation Board
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Extension of a currently approved collection.
- Document Number:
- 97-17949
- Dates:
- Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments by September 8, 1997.
- Pages:
- 36869-36869 (1 pages)
- PDF File:
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97-17949.pdf