Below are press releases issued by the Surface Transportation Board since the beginning of 2019. Press releases issued prior to 2019 are available here.
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Below are press releases issued by the Surface Transportation Board since the beginning of 2019. Press releases issued prior to 2019 are available here.
06/07/2024 (Friday)
No. 24-27
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Final Environmental Assessment (Final EA) for the proposed construction and operation of approximately 5,000 feet of new rail line in Smithtown, New York by Townline... [Click for full press release.]
05/15/2024 (Wednesday)
No. 24-26
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Patrick J. Fuchs to a second term as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. He was re-nominated on January 25, 2024. His second term expires January 14, 2029. ### [Click for full press release.]
05/13/2024 (Monday)
No. 24-25
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated Robert E. Primus Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board effective May 11, 2024. Chairman Primus is serving in his second term, following his nomination by President Biden on June 22, 2022, and his... [Click for full press release.]
05/10/2024 (Friday)
No. 24-24
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board today announced the retirement of Chairman Martin J. Oberman. Chairman Oberman joined the STB on January 22, 2019, following his Senate confirmation. He has served as Chairman since January 21, 2021, as designated by... [Click for full press release.]
05/06/2024 (Monday)
No. 24-23
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman today announced that, with the approval of the Board, he has appointed senior staff member Neil Moyer to serve as Director of the Board’s Office of Passenger Rail (OPR). The office was established... [Click for full press release.]
05/03/2024 (Friday)
No. 24-22
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board’s (Board) Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for CSX Transportation Inc.’s (CSXT) request for Board authority to acquire and operate the assets comprising the rail... [Click for full press release.]
04/30/2024 (Tuesday)
No. 24-20
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it has adopted a final rule, by unanimous vote, to implement new regulations at 49 CFR part 1145 which sets forth a path for shippers and receivers to petition the Board for the prescription of a... [Click for full press release.]
04/30/2024 (Tuesday)
No. 24-21
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
Nearly 40 years ago, the ICC, by rule and by subsequent decisions, established what was perceived as a high bar for the issuance of a reciprocal switching order. Indeed, no reciprocal switching orders have been issued since before 1985, and none have even... [Click for full press release.]
04/26/2024 (Friday)
No. 24-19
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
Surface Transportation Board Chairman Martin J. Oberman announced today that he will retire from the Board on May 10, 2024. He informed President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of his plans by letter earlier today. Chairman Oberman was designated Chairman of the... [Click for full press release.]
04/23/2024 (Tuesday)
No. 24-18
Contact: | (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board announced today that it has submitted comments on the notice of opportunity for public hearing and comment (Notice) published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 27, 2024. EPA’s Notice considers... [Click for full press release.]