Notice2021-20188
Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
September 20, 2021
Issuing agencies
Surface Transportation Board
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) intends to renew the charter of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC).
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 179 (Monday, September 20, 2021)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 179 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52284-52285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20188]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 3)]
Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice
is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) intends
to renew the charter of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory
Committee (RETAC).
ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available on the Board's website at
<a href="https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/">https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Nunnally, Designated Federal
Officer, at (202) 245-0312. Assistance for the hearing impaired is
available through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC was established by the Board on
September 24, 2007, to provide advice and guidance to the Board, on a
continuing basis, and to provide a forum for the discussion of emerging
issues and concerns regarding the transportation by rail of energy
resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, coal and biofuels
(such as ethanol), and petroleum. RETAC functions solely as an advisory
body and complies with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app., and its implementing regulations.
RETAC consists of approximately 25 voting members, excluding the
governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced
representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the
transportation of energy resources, including no fewer than: Five
representatives from the Class I railroads; three representatives from
Class II and III railroads; three representatives from coal producers;
five representatives from electric utilities (including at least one
rural electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned
utility); four representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or
providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; two
representatives from private car owners, car lessors, or car
manufacturers; and one representative from the petroleum shipping
industry. The Committee may also include up to two members with
relevant experience
[[Page 52285]]
but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned
industries or sectors. All voting members of the Committee serve in a
representative capacity on behalf of their respective industry or
stakeholder group. The Board Members are ex officio (non-voting)
members of RETAC. Representatives from the U.S. Departments of
Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation, and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission may be invited to serve on the Committee in an
advisory capacity as ex officio (non-voting) members.
RETAC meets at least twice a year, and meetings are open to the
public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law
94-409 (1976).
Further information about RETAC is available on the Board's website
(<a href="https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/">https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/</a>) and at
the General Services Administration's FACA database (<a href="https://facadatabase.gov/">https://facadatabase.gov/</a>).
Decided: September 14, 2021.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of
Proceedings.
Aretha Laws-Byrum,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2021-20188 Filed 9-17-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
</pre></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on September 20, 2021.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.