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STB RIN: 2140-AB02 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Assessment of Mediation and Arbitration Procedures, Docket No. EP 699 
Abstract: The Board is seeking comments from interested parties regarding rules governing the Board's use of mediation and arbitration in the resolution of disputes. Depending upon the Board's assessment of comments received, the Board may propose revisions to its current rules or propose new rules in order to encourage the use of mediation and arbitration. The notice also provides that the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council may review the comments and prepare a report to the Board reflecting the input of its members on this matter. 
Agency: Surface Transportation Board(STB)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1108    49 CFR 1109.1    49 CFR 1109.2    49 CFR 1109.4    49 CFR 1111.2    49 CFR 1111.9    49 CFR 1111.10    49 CFR 1115.8   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 721    5 USC 571   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/24/2010  75 FR 52054   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/25/2010    
NPRM Comment Period Extended  12/03/2010    
NPRM Comment Period End  03/15/2011    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.stb.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: www.stb.dot.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Julia Farr
Deputy Director, Office of Proceedings
Surface Transportation Board
395 E Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20423-0001
Phone:202 245-0359
TDD Phone:800 877-8339
Fax:202 245-0464
Email: farrj@stb.dot.gov