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SurfaceListed below are letters to the Surface Transportation Board from public officials and other interested parties concerning non-docketed proceedings, as well as responses from the Board Members. For correspondence pertaining to docketed proceedings, please see the relevant docket. Searches of the Board’s docketed proceedings can be performed using the Search STB Records tool. For more information on agency correspondence, parties should contact the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs & Compliance.
2025
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2024
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September
- UP Response Letter to Chairman Primus Regarding Preparations for Potential East and Gulf Port Strikes, September 30, 2024
- BNSF Response Letter to Chairman Primus Regarding Preparations for Potential East and Gulf Port Strikes, September 27, 2024
- Chairman Primus Letter to BNSF Regarding Preparations for Potential East and Gulf Port Strikes, September 24, 2024
- Chairman Primus Letter to UP Regarding Preparations for Potential East and Gulf Port Strikes, September 24, 2024
- Chairman Primus Response Letter to Agricultural Transportation Working Group Regarding Rail Service Capacity in Mexico, September 20, 2024
- BNSF Response Letter to Chemical Associations Regarding TIH Tariffs, September 9, 2024
August
- Chemical Associations Letter to BNSF Regarding TIH Tariffs, August 28, 2024
- STB Response Letter to Sen. Tammy Baldwin Regarding Commodity Exemptions, August 30, 2024
- BNSF Response Letter to Chairman Primus Regarding Preparedness for Fall Harvest, August 8, 2024
- Letter from Sen. Tammy Baldwin to STB Regarding Commodity Exemptions, August 2, 2024
January
2023
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September
- Letter from Sen. Rand Paul to Chairman Oberman Regarding STB Operations During Potential Appropriations Lapse, September 29, 2023
- STB Response Letter to ACC Regarding Liability Insurance, September 29, 2023
- ACC Letter to STB Regarding Rail Liability and Insurance for Hazmat Shipments , September 12, 2023
May
- AAR Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding RETAC, May 31, 2023
- STB Response Letter to Secretary Vilsack Regarding Rail Service, May 31, 2023
- Chairman Oberman Response Letter to NSSGA Regarding Rail Service, May 22, 2023
- USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, May 12, 2023
- USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to Vice Chairman Hedlund Regarding Rail Service, May 12, 2023
- USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to Member Fuchs Regarding Rail Service, May 12, 2023
- USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to Member Schultz Regarding Rail Service, May 12, 2023
- USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to Member Primus Regarding Rail Service, May 12, 2023
- NSSGA Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, May 5, 2023
2022
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April
- STB Response Letter to Sen. Shelley Capito Regarding Railcar Shortages, April 20, 2022
- Sweetener Users Association Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service Concerns, April 13, 2022
- Transportation Trades Department Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding NGFA Rail Service Concerns, April 11, 2022
- Growth Energy Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, April 8, 2022
- SMART Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding NGFA Rail Service Concerns, April 1, 2022
2021
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September
- STB Response Letter to 39 Representatives Regarding Climate and Freight Rail, September 28, 2021
- STB Response Letter to Rep. Sam Graves, Ranking Member, and Members of Congress on Executive Order on Competition, September 28, 2021
- NS Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Less-Than-Carload Service, September, 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to NS Regarding Less-Than-Carload Service, September 20, 2021
August
- Letter from 39 Representatives to STB Regarding Climate and Freight Rail, August 30, 2021
- AAR Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 10, 2021
- CN Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 9, 2021
- CP Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 6, 2021
- NS Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 6, 2021
- UP Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 5, 2021
- BNSF Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 4, 2021
- KCS Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 3, 2021
- CSX Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, August 2, 2021
July
- Letter from Rep. Sam Graves, Ranking Member, and Members of Congress on Executive Order on Competition, July 30, 2021
- RCC Letter to STB Regarding Competition Executive Order, July 28, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to BNSF Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to CN Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to CP Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to CSX Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to KCS Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to NS Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Letter to UP Regarding Intermodal Supply Chain Issues, July 22, 2021
- CSX Letter to STB Regarding ACC and TFI June Letters, July 20, 2021
- ATWG Letter to STB Regarding Competition Executive Order, July 20, 2021
June
- NS Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 18, 2021
- CSX Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 17, 2021
- KCS Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 16, 2021
- CN Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 15, 2021
- UP Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 11, 2021
- BNSF Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 9, 2021
- ACC Letter to STB Regarding Rail Service, June 8, 2021
- CP Response Letter to Chairman Oberman Regarding Rail Service, June 4, 2021
- Fertilizer Institute Letter to STB regarding CSX Rail Service, June 2, 2021
May
- STB Letter to CN regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to CP regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to NS regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to KCS regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to UP regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to CSX regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- STB Letter to BNSF regarding Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, May 28, 2021
- Chairman Oberman response to AAR regarding Memphis congestion, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to CP, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to CSX, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to UP, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to BNSF, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to KCS, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to NS, May 27, 2021
- Chairman Oberman Rail Service Letter to CN, May 27, 2021
2020
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September
- UP Response Letter to FRCA regarding Rail Service Data, September 21, 2020
- AAR Response Letter regarding FRCA, NCTA, NITL, PRFBA Letter to STB, September 10, 2020
- CN Letter to STB regarding CN In Your Community Publication, September 8, 2020
- GoRail-Dakota County Commissioners regarding Staggers Rail Act, September 8, 2020
- GoRail-Uhlri Letter regarding Staggers Rail Act, September 8, 2020
- GoRail-Newton County Commission regarding Staggers Rail Act, September 8, 2020
- GoRail-La Salle County Chamber of Commerce regarding Staggers Rail Act, September 8, 2020
- CN Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, September 3, 2020
- UP Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, September 2, 2020
- CSX Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, September 1, 2020
August
- FRCA, NCTA, NITL, PRFBA Letter to STB regarding Rail Service Data, August 31, 2020
- NS Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, August 31, 2020
- BNSF Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, August 31, 2020
- KCS Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, August 26, 2020
- CP Response Letter to STB and FRA regarding Rail Service, August 25, 2020
- GoRail-Stuck Letter to STB regarding Staggers Rail Act, August 24, 2020
- GoRail-Lambert Letter to STB regarding Staggers Rail Act, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to BNSF, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to UP, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to CSX, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to NS, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to KCS, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to CP, August 24, 2020
- STB and FRA Rail Service Letter to CN, August 24, 2020
- GoRail-Wichita County Commissioners Court Letter to STB regarding Staggers Rail Act, August 10, 2020
July
- CN 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 31, 2020 ♦
- CP 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2020 ♦
- NS 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2020 ♦
- KCS 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 29, 2020 ♦
- UP 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 28, 2020 ♦
- CSX 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 23, 2020 ♦
- BNSF 2Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 15, 2020 ♦
- GoRail-Leavenworth County Commissioners Letter to STB regarding Staggers Rail Act, July 13, 2020
May
- CP 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 29, 2020 ♦
- CN Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 29, 2020
- CP Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 28, 2020
- BNSF 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 21, 2020 ♦
- KCS Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 20, 2020
- KCS 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 20, 2020 ♦
- CSX Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 20, 2020
- CSX 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 20, 2020 ♦
- UP 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 18, 2020 ♦
- BNSF Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 15, 2020
- UP Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 14, 2020
- CN 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 14, 2020 ♦
- NS Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding COVID-19, May 13, 2020
- NS 1Q 2020 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, May 12, 2020 ♦
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to BNSF, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to UP, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to CSX, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to KCS, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to NS, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to CN, May 7, 2020
- Chairman Begeman COVID-19 Letter to CP, May 7, 2020
February
- Letter from Senator Blunt to STB, February 26, 2020
- Letter from Senator Young to STB, February 25, 2020
- STB Response to Senator Moran, February 25, 2020
- STB Response to Various U.S. House of Representatives Members, February 20, 2020
- Letter from Senator Moran to STB, February 14, 2020
- Letter from various U.S. House of Representatives Members to STB, February 13, 2020
- Chairman Begeman Letter to Rep. Lipinski re. Elsdon Line, February 13, 2020
January
- CN 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 31, 2020 ♦
- UP 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 31, 2020 ♦
- CP 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 30, 2020 ♦
- NS 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 30, 2020 ♦
- KCS 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 30, 2020 ♦
- CSX 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 29, 2020 ♦
- STB Response to Representative Calvert, January 23, 2020
- BNSF 4Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, January 15, 2020 ♦
- Letter from Rep. Ken Calvert to STB, January 14, 2020
2019
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October
- CN 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 31, 2019 ♦
- CSX 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Submission, October 31, 2019 ♦
- KCS 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 30, 2019 ♦
- NS 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 30, 2019 ♦
- UP 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 31, 2019 ♦
- CP 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 30, 2019 ♦
- BNSF 3Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, October 15, 2019 ♦
July
- CSX 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2019 ♦
- NS 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2019 ♦
- CN 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 31, 2019 ♦
- UP 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2019 ♦
- KCS 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 30, 2019 ♦
- Letter from Senators Baldwin and Kennedy re Rate Reform Task Force and Demurrage, July 25, 2019 ♦
- CP 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 25, 2019 ♦
- Letter from RSI to STB re Car Hire, July 18, 2019
- BNSF 2Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, July 15, 2019 ♦
- Letter from P. Harnik to STB, July 8, 2019
- Letter from AAR to STB re Rate Reform Task, July 11, 2019 †
April
- CN 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 ♦
- CP 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 (U.S. Revenue Data) ♦
- CSX 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 ♦
- KCS 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 ♦
- NS 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 ♦
- UP 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Letter, April 30, 2019 ♦
- BNSF 1Q 2019 Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue Submission, April 15, 2019 ♦
- Wagner Logistics Letter to Chairman Begeman, regarding Demurrage Charges, April 2, 2019 ♦
March
- U.S. Clay Producers letter copied to Board, regarding Demurrage Charges, March 25, 2019 ♦
- CP Letter to Chairman Begeman, relating to timing for response on Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, March 8, 2019 ♦
- Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. Letter to the Board, March 6, 2019
- NGFA Letter to Chairman Begeman [corrected], March 5, 2019
- Grain Craft, Inc. Letter to the Board, March 4, 2019
January
- KCS Response to Chairman Begeman, relating to Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, January 30, 2019 ♦
- NS Response to Chairman Begeman, relating to Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, January 30, 2019 ♦
- UP Kenny Rocker Letter to Chairman Begeman, relating to New Operating Plan implementation, January 24, 2019
- BNSF Response to Chairman Begeman, relating to Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, January 22, 2019 ♦
- UP Response to Chairman Begeman, relating to Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, January 21, 2019 ♦
- CSX Response to Chairman Begeman, relating to Demurrage and Accessorial Charges, January 16, 2019 ♦
- CN Letter to Chairman Begeman, relating to Timing for Response on Demurrage and Accessorial Revenue, January 4, 2019 ♦
2018
December
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to BNSF, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to CN, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to CP, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to CSX, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to KCS, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to NS, December 17, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Demurrage and Accessorial Charges Letter to UP, December 17, 2018 ♦
November
- UP Kenny Rocker Response Letter to Chairman Begeman regarding Tariff Changes, November 27, 2018 ♦
- Chairman Begeman Letter to NS regarding New Operating Plan and Tariff Changes, November 27, 2018 ♦
- Letter from Chairman Begeman to UP regarding Tariff Changes, November 20, 2018 ♦
- UP Kenny Rocker Letter to Board Members, November 1, 2018
March
- CP Response to STB Letter Requesting Service Outlook, March 30, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Response to Letter from TFI related to Rail Service, March 29, 2018
- UP Response to STB Letter Requesting Service Outlook March 28 2018
- CSX Response to STB Letter Requesting Service Outlook March 28 2018
- TFI Letter to Surface Transportation Board March 23, 2018
- BNSF Response to STB Letter Requesting Service Outlook March 22, 2018
- CN Response to STB Letter Requesting Service Outlook, March 22, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to UP Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to NS Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to KCS Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to CSX Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to CP Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to CN Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Surface Transportation Board Letter to BNSF Requesting Service Outlook, March 16, 2018
- Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Letter to Surface Transportation Board, March 12, 2018
- National Grain and Feed Association Letter to Surface Transportation Board, March 10, 2018
- CSX James Foote Letter to Surface Transportation Board, March 6, 2018
February
- CSX James Foote Letter to Surface Transportation Board re ACC, February 23, 2018
- CSX James Foote Letter to Surface Transportation Board re NACD, February 23, 2018
- Vice Chairman Miller Response to ACC Letter on CSX Service, February 20, 2018
- Acting Chairman Begeman Response to ACC Letter on CSX Service, February 12, 2018
- Vice Chairman Miller Response Letter to CSX James Foote, February 13, 2018
- Acting Chairman Begeman Response Letter to Foote, February 9, 2018
- ACC Letter on CSX Service, February 9, 2018
- CSX James Foote Letter to Acting Chairman Begeman, February 5, 2018
- CSX James Foote Letter to Vice Chairman Deb Miller, February 5, 2018