80 FR 57432 - Renewal of National Grain Car Council

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board

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

Page Range57432-57433
FR Document2015-24187

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).

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 2015)
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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]
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of intent to renew charter.
ContactFred 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].
FR Citation80 FR 57432 

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