Notice2026-11902
60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Arbitration “Opt-In” Notices
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Published
June 12, 2026
Issuing agencies
Surface Transportation Board
Abstract
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 the collection of Arbitration "Opt-in" Notices, described below.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35782-35783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11902]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of
Collection: Arbitration ``Opt-In'' Notices
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: 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 the collection of Arbitration ``Opt-in'' Notices,
described below.
DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by
August 11, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface
Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001, or to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#18484a59586b6c7a367f776e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e4e4c5f5e6d6a7c30797168">[email protected]</span></a>. When submitting comments, please refer to ``Paperwork
Reduction Act Comments, Arbitration `Opt-In' Notices.'' For further
information regarding this collection, contact Mike Higgins at (866)
254-1792 (toll-free) or 202-245-0238, or by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6416071405241710064a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bac8d9cadbfac9ced894ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
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
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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.
Description of Collection
Title: Arbitration ``Opt-in'' Notices.
OMB Control Number: 2140-0020.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension without change.
Respondents: All regulated rail carriers.
Number of Respondents: One.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 0.5 hours.
Total ``Non-Hour Burden'' Cost: None identified. Filings are
submitted electronically to the Board.
Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1108.3, rail carriers subject to the
Board's jurisdiction may agree to participate in the Board's
arbitration program by filing a notice with the Board to ``opt in.''
Once a rail carrier is participating in the Board's arbitration
program, it may discontinue its participation only by filing a notice
to ``opt out'' with the Board, which would become effective 90 days
after its filing.
The Board makes this submission because, 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.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), federal agencies are required to
provide, prior to an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for
approval, a 60-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: June 10, 2026.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2026-11902 Filed 6-11-26; 8:45 am]
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