[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 36869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17949]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board


Notice of Public Information Collection Submitted to OMB for 
Review

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board has submitted to the Office 
of Management and Budget for review and approval the following proposal 
for collection of information as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    OMB Form Number: 2140-0003.
    Title: Financial Assistance of Railroad Lines.
    No. of Respondents: 15.
    Total Annual Hours: 625.
    Title: System Diagram Maps.
    No. of Respondents: 75.
    Total Annual Hours: 2,400.

DATES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments by September 8, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Case Control, Surface Transportation 
Board, Room 706, 1925 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20423. When 
submitting comments refer to the OMB number and title of the 
information collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles L. Renninger, (202) 565-1631. 
Requests for copies of the information collection may be obtained by 
contacting Ellen R. Keys, Forms Clearance Officer, (202) 565-1654.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Surface Transportation Board is, by 
statute, responsible for the economic regulation of surface 
transportation carriers operating in interstate and foreign commerce. 
The ICC Termination Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-88, 109 Stat. 803 
(1995), which took effect on January 1, 1996 abolished the Interstate 
Commerce Commission and transferred the responsibility for regulating 
rail transportation, including the proposed abandonment and 
discontinuance of rail lines, to the Surface Transportation Board.
    The Board needs, in abandonment proceedings, information concerning 
offers of financial assistance. Respondents are those making offers.
    The regulations and reporting requirements relate to the filing of 
system diagram maps by railroads. The rules are necessary for the Board 
to learn what lines are contemplated for abandonment. Respondents are 
railroads.

    Dated: July 1, 1997.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-17949 Filed 7-8-97; 8:45 am]
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