Notice2025-18460
Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
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Published
September 24, 2025
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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).
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 24, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45972-45973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18460]
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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.
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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://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/">https://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth McGrath, Designated Federal
Officer, at (202) 748-4566. If you require an accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245-0245.
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. Chapter 10, and its implementing regulations.
RETAC consists of approximately 31 voting members, excluding
governmental representatives. The membership embraces a balanced
representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the
transportation of energy resources, including no fewer than: 1
representative from each of the 6 Class I railroads; 3 representatives
from Class II and III railroads; 3 representatives from coal producers;
5 representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural
electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); 4
representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel
refiners, processors, and distributors; 2 representatives from private
car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers; 3 representative from
the petroleum shipping industry; 2 representatives from renewable
energy sources; and 1 representative from a labor organization. The
Committee may also include up to two members with relevant experience
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 groups. The members of the Board 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. Non-voting
members of RETAC may consist of regular government employees and, in
some circumstances, special government employees.
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://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/">https://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/</a>) and at
the General Services Administration's
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FACA database (<a href="https://facadatabase.gov/">https://facadatabase.gov/</a>).
Decided: September 19, 2025.
By the Board, Anika S. Cooper, Chief Counsel, Office of Chief
Counsel.
Aretha Laws-Byrum,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2025-18460 Filed 9-23-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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