Notice2023-28403
Roster of Arbitrators-Annual Update
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December 26, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28403]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 730 (Sub-No. 1)]
Roster of Arbitrators--Annual Update
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11708, the Board's regulations establish a
voluntary and binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and
practice complaints that are subject to the Board's jurisdiction.
Section 11708(f) provides that, unless parties otherwise agree, an
arbitrator or panel of arbitrators shall be selected from a roster
maintained by the Board. Accordingly, the Board's rules establish a
process for creating and maintaining a roster of arbitrators. 49 CFR
1108.6(b).
The Board most recently updated its roster of arbitrators by
decision served February 17, 2023. The roster is published on the
Board's website at <a href="http://www.stb.gov">www.stb.gov</a> (click the ``Resources'' tab, select
``Litigation Alternatives'' from the dropdown menu, click on the
``Arbitration'' link, and click on the ``Roster of Arbitrators'' link).
As provided under 49 CFR 1108.6(b), the Board updates the roster of
arbitrators annually. Accordingly, the Board is now requesting the
names and qualifications of new arbitrators who wish to be placed on
the roster. Current arbitrators who wish to remain on the roster must
notify the Board of their continued availability and confirm that the
biographical information on file with the Board remains accurate and,
if not, provide any necessary updates. Arbitrators who do not confirm
their continued availability will be removed from the roster. This
decision will be served on all current arbitrators.
Any person who wishes to be added to the roster should file an
application that describes the applicant's experience with rail
transportation and economic regulation, as well as professional or
business experience, including agriculture, in the private sector. The
submission should also describe the applicant's training in dispute
resolution and/or experience in arbitration or other forms of dispute
resolution, including the number of years of experience. Lastly, the
submission should provide the applicant's contact information and
information on fees.
All comments--including filings from new applicants, updates to
existing arbitrator information, and confirmations of continued
availability--should be submitted either via e-filing on the Board's
website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street, SW, Washington, DC
20423-0001 by January 25, 2024. The Board will assess each new
applicant's qualifications to determine which individuals can ably
serve as arbitrators based on the criteria established under 49 CFR
1108.6(b). The Board will then establish an updated roster of
arbitrators. The roster will include a brief biographical sketch of
each arbitrator, including information such as background, area(s) of
expertise, arbitration experience, and geographical location, as well
as contact information and fees. The roster will be published on the
Board's website.
It is ordered:
1. Applications from persons interested in being added to the
Board's roster of arbitrators, and confirmations of continued
availability (with updates, if any, to existing arbitrator information)
from persons currently on the arbitration roster, are due by January
25, 2024.
2. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators and
published in the Federal Register.
3. This decision is effective on the date of service.
Decided: December 19, 2023.
By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-28403 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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