[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23289-23290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11031]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Section 5a Application No. 70 (Amendment No. 11)]


Western Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc.--Agreement

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of decision and opportunity for comment.

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SUMMARY: Western Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc. (WMTB), has filed a petition 
seeking approval of minor amendments to its collective ratemaking 
agreement, which was approved under former section 49 U.S.C. 10706(b), 
the predecessor to 49 U.S.C. 13703. The amendments would modify WMTB's 
bylaws as follows: (1) reduce the notice members must provide to WMTB 
upon their withdrawal from the rate bureau from 60 days to 45 days; (2) 
reduce the notice period for termination for failure to pay dues and 
fees from 90 days to 45 days after the member has received notice of 
delinquency and upon expiration of the 30-day period to correct the 
delinquency; (3) divide the membership into two classes of carriers, 
``mainland membership'' and ``Hawaii membership;'' (4) provide that 
annual meetings of the membership may be held in Hawaii in addition to 
meetings held in Los Angeles County, CA; and (5) provide for separate 
fee arrangements for member carriers performing intrastate service 
within the State of California.
    In addition, a new Article XVII would be added to WMTB's bylaws, 
which

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would: (1) provide the procedures for the adoption of a plan of partial 
redemption or partial liquidation of corporate assets upon 
recommendation of the board of directors and an affirmative membership 
vote; (2) provide the procedures for the adoption of a plan for 
complete liquidation and dissolution upon the recommendation of the 
board of directors and an affirmative vote of the membership; and (3) 
provide the formula for distribution to member carriers which were 
members during the 12-month period prior to the adoption of a plan of 
partial or complete liquidation.

DATES: Comments from interested persons are due May 30, 1997. Replies 
are due June 24, 1997. If no timely filed adverse comments are 
received, the sought relief will automatically become effective at the 
close of the comment period. If opposition comments are filed, the 
comments and any reply will be considered, and the Board will issue a 
further decision.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of comments referring to STB 
Section 5a Application No. 70 (Amendment No. 11) should be sent to: 
Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control 
Unit, 1925 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001. A copy of any 
comments filed with the Board must also be served on applicant's 
representative: Leo Franey, 1920 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [TDD for 
the hearing impaired: (202) 565-1695)].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the decision, write to, call, 
or pick up in person from: DC News & Data, Inc., 1925 K Street, N.W., 
Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006.
    Telephone: (202) 289-4357. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through TDD services (202) 565-1695.]

    Decided: April 18, 1997.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-11031 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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