Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)
DOCID: fr11se09-102 FR Doc E9-21647
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
STB ID: [STB Ex Parte No. 519 (Sub-No. 5)]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr11se09-102
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of Intent to renew charter.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Renewal of National Grain Car Council
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C., App. (FACA), notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board intends to renew the charter of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC).
SUMMARY:
Renewal of National Grain Car Council
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The NGCC functions as a continuing working group to facilitate privatesector solutions and recommendations to the STB on matters affecting grain transportation. The NGCC functions solely as an advisory body, and complies with the provisions of FACA.
The NGCC consists of approximately 40 members, excluding the governmental representatives. Members comprise a balanced
representation of executives knowledgeable in the transportation of
grain, including not less than 14 members from the Class I railroads
(one marketing and one car management representative from each Class I), 7 representatives from Class II and III carriers, 14
representatives from grain shippers and receivers, and 5
representatives from private car owners and car manufacturers. The
Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board are ex officio (nonvoting) members of the NGCC.
The NGCC meets at least annually, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94409.
Further information about the NGCC is available on the Board's Web site at https:// www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp.
This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources.
Dated: September 4, 2009.
Kulunie L. Cannon,
Clearance Clerk.
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Tom Brugman, Designated Federal Official, at (202) 2450281. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: (800) 8778339].