80 FR 28928 - On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 97 (May 20, 2015)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 28928]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12174]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

49 CFR Chapter X

[Docket No. EP 726]


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.

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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.

    Decided: May 13, 2015.

    By the Board, Acting Chairman Miller and Vice Chairman Begeman.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2015-12174 Filed 5-19-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4915-01-P