Notice2026-08407
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collections: Complaints
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Published
April 30, 2026
Issuing agencies
Surface Transportation Board
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of approval for the information collection required from those seeking to file complaints, as described below. The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register on February 26, 2026. That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 23335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08407]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of
Collections: Complaints
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent
to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an
extension of approval for the information collection required from
those seeking to file complaints, as described below. The Board
previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal
Register on February 26, 2026. That notice allowed for a 60-day public
review and comment period. No comments were received.
DATES: Comments on these information collections should be submitted by
May 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ``Paperwork
Reduction Act Comments, Surface Transportation Board: Complaints.''
Written comments for the proposed information collection should be
submitted via <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. This information
collection can be accessed by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open
for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. As an
alternative, written comments may be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: Yasmine Di Giulio, Surface Transportation Board Desk
Officer: by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a0503180b35191f08070319190305042a050708440f051a440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82edebf0e3ddf1f7e0efebf1f1ebedecc2edefe0ace7edf2ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>; by fax at (202) 395-
1743; or by mail to 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
Please also direct comments to Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface
Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001 and to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90c0c2d1d0e3e4f2bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d0d0f1c1d2e293f733a322b">[email protected]</span></a>. For further information regarding this collection, contact
Michael Higgins, Deputy Director, Office of Public Assistance,
Governmental Affairs (OPAGAC), and Compliance, at (202) 245-0284 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4b9bdb7bcb5b1b8fabcbdb3b3bdbaa794a7a0b6fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="513c38323930343d7f39383636383f22112225337f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>. Assistance for the hearing impaired is
available through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are requested concerning each
collection as to (1) whether the particular collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board,
including whether the collection has practical utility; (2) the
accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, when appropriate. Submitted
comments will be included and summarized in the Board's request for OMB
approval.
Subjects: In this notice, the Board is requesting comments on the
following information collection:
Description of Collection
Title: Complaints under 49 CFR 1111.
OMB Control Number: 2140-0029.
STB Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension without change.
Respondents: Affected shippers, railroads and communities that seek
redress for alleged violations related to unreasonable rates,
unreasonable practices, service issues, and other statutory claims.
Number of Respondents: Two.
Estimated Time per Response: 250 hours.
Frequency: On occasion. For years 2023-2025, respondents filed an
average of two complaints of this type with the Board.
Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 500
(estimated hours per complaint (250) x average number of complaints
(2)).
Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: $3,050 (estimated non-hour burden
cost per complaint ($1,525) x average number of complaints (2)).
Needs and Uses: Under the Board's regulations, persons may file
complaints before the Board pursuant to 49 CFR part 1111 seeking
redress for alleged violations of provisions of the Interstate Commerce
Act, 49 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. The required content of a complaint is
outlined at 49 CFR 1111.1(a). Generally, the most significant
complaints filed at the Board allege that railroads are charging
unreasonable rates or that they are engaging in unreasonable practices.
The collection by the Board of these complaints, and the agency's
action in conducting proceedings and ruling on the complaints, enables
the Board to implement its governing statute.
Under the PRA, a federal agency that conducts or sponsors a
collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control
number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C.
3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency,
third parties, or the public. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires,
concurrent with an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for
approval, a 30-day notice and comment period through publication in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of
information.
Dated: April 28, 2026.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2026-08407 Filed 4-29-26; 8:45 am]
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