[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 179 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 52285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20250]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 519 (Sub-No. 5)]


Renewal of National Grain Car Council

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice 
is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) intends 
to renew the charter of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC).

ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available on the Board's website at 
https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/grain-car-council/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Cassiday, Designated Federal 
Officer, at (202) 245-0308. Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NGCC functions as a continuing working 
group to facilitate private-sector solutions and recommendations to the 
Board on matters affecting grain transportation. The NGCC functions 
solely as an advisory body and complies with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app., and its 
implementing regulations.
    The NGCC consists of approximately 42 members, excluding the 
governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced 
representation of individuals knowledgeable in the transportation of 
grain, including no fewer than 14 members from the Class I railroads 
(one marketing and one car management representative from each Class 
I), seven representatives from Class II and III carriers, 14 
representatives from grain shippers and receivers, and seven 
representatives from private car owners and car manufacturers. The 
members of the Board are ex officio (non-voting) members of the NGCC, 
and the Vice Chairman of the Board is designated as Co-Chairman of the 
NGCC.
    The NGCC meets at least annually, and meetings are open to the 
public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94-
409 (1976).
    Further information about the NGCC is available on the Board's 
website (https://prod.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/grain-car-council/) and at the General Services Administration's FACA 
database (https://facadatabase.gov/).

    Decided: September 14, 2021.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Regena Smith-Bernard,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2021-20250 Filed 9-17-21; 8:45 am]
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