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[Interstate Commerce Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part LIX





Interstate Commerce Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION (ICC)                                   
  
  
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

49 CFR Ch. X

[Ex Parte No. 420; Sub-No. 27]

Semiannual Regulatory Flexibility Agenda

AGENCY: Interstate Commerce Commission.

ACTION: Publication of regulatory flexibility agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Interstate Commerce Commission, in accordance with the 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, is publishing a 
semiannual agenda of: (1) Current and projected rulemakings and (2) 
existing regulations being reviewed to determine whether to propose 
modifications through rulemaking. Listed below are the regulatory 
actions to be developed or reviewed during the next 12 months. 
Following each rule identified is a brief description of the rule 
including its purpose and legal basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A contact person is identified for 
each of the rules listed below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 
et seq. (RFA), sets forth a number of requirements for agency 
rulemaking. Among other things, the RFA requires that, during the 
months of April and October of each year, each agency shall publish in 
the Federal Register a regulatory flexibility agenda which shall 
contain:

    (1) A brief description of the subject area of any rule which 
the agency expects to propose or promulgate which is likely to have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities;

    (2) A summary of the nature of any such rule under 
consideration for each subject area listed in the agenda pursuant 
to paragraph (1), the objectives and legal basis for the issuance 
of the rule, and an approximate schedule for completing action on 
any rule for which the agency has issued a general notice of 
proposed rulemaking; and

    (3) The name and telephone number of an agency official 
knowledgeable concerning the items listed in paragraph (1).

    In addition, section 4.b of Executive Order No. 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' as written, would apply to 
independent regulatory agencies such as the Commission and directs 
that agencies (including independent agencies) prepare an agenda of 
regulations for inclusion in the unified regulatory agenda.

    Accordingly, a list of proceedings appears below containing 
information about subject areas in which the Commission is 
currently conducting rulemaking proceedings or may institute such 
proceedings in the near future. It also contains information about 
existing regulations being reviewed to determine whether 
modifications should be proposed through rulemaking.

    The agenda represents the Commission's best estimate of rules 
which will be considered over the next 12 months. However, section 
602(d) of the RFA, 5 U.S.C. 602(d), provides: ``Nothing in [section 
602] precludes an agency from considering or acting on any matter 
not included in a regulatory flexibility agenda or requires an 
agency to consider or act on any matter listed in such agenda.''

    The Commission is publishing its October 1994 regulatory 
flexibility agenda as part of the Unified Agenda of Federal 
Regulations. The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations is 
coordinated by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to 
Executive Order 12866. Notwithstanding any limitations on executive 
branch control over our authority as an independent regulatory 
agency to conduct rulemakings, the Commission is participating in 
this program voluntarily to assist OMB.

Decided: August 17, 1994.

By the Commission, Chairman McDonald, Vice Chairman Phillips, 
Commissioners Simmons and Morgan.

Vernon A. Williams,

Acting Secretary.
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION (ICC)                      Prerule Stage
  
  
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5121.  REPORT ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION FUNCTIONS, EX 
PARTE NO. 522

Legal Authority:  PL 103-311, sec 210(a)

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 25, 1994.
Report due to the Department of Transportation and Congress

Abstract: Section 210(a) of the Trucking Industry Regulatory Reform Act 
of 1994 requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to analyze its 
current regulatory responsibilities and identify those functions that 
could be eliminated or restructured. This proceeding implements that 
requirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Request for Comments            08/19/94                    59 FR 42845
Comment Period End              09/08/94                    59 FR 42845
Report Due to the Department of 
Transportation and Congress     10/25/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Dettmar, Deputy Director, Interstate Commerce 
Commission, Office of Proceedings, Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB99
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION (ICC)                Proposed Rule Stage
  
  
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5122. EXEMPTION OF DEMURRAGE FROM REGULATION, EX PARTE NO. 462

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10750; 49 USC 11121 to 11122; 5 
USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1033

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to exempt rail carriers' demurrage 
from all regulation but to retain jurisdiction over the first 24 hours 
for loading and the first 48 hours for unloading.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/18/85                    50 FR 51565
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/17/86                    50 FR 51565
NPRM                            04/22/92                    57 FR 14689
Extension of Public Comment 
Period to 07/21/92              05/13/92                    57 FR 20442
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/92                    57 FR 14689
Extension of Public Comment 
Period to 09/21/92              07/27/92                    57 FR 33166


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB35
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5123. RATE GUIDELINES--NONCOAL PROCEEDINGS, EX PARTE NO. 347 (SUB-NO. 2)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10301; 49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10326; 49 USC 
10701a; 49 USC 10704; 49 USC 10707; 49 USC 11701; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposal to adopt maximum rate reasonableness guidelines for 
captive noncoal commodities. Request for comments on alternative 
guidelines for small shippers including small coal shippers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Proposed Policy 
Statement                       05/22/86                    51 FR 18811
Notice of Intent To Participate 
Due                             06/02/86
Comments Due                    07/21/86
Begin Review                    07/24/87
End Review                      09/30/87
Comments Under Internal 
Evaluation                      00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Schmitz, Chief, Section of Research and 
Analysis, Interstate Commerce Commission, 12th & Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5720

RIN: 3120-AB41
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5124. CLASS EXEMPTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTING TRACKS UNDER 49 
USC 10901, EX PARTE NO. 392 (SUB-NO. 2)

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10901; 49 USC 10505

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to exempt from the prior approval 
requirements of 49 USC 10901, the construction of rail connecting 
tracks, except those construction projects that would result in a major 
market extension as defined at 49 CFR 1180.3(c).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/24/86                    51 FR 26563
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/86
NPRM                            09/16/92                    57 FR 42733
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/92                    57 FR 42733
Internal Review of Comments     00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB43
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5125. REVISION OF LICENSING APPLICATION FORMS AND CORRESPONDING 
REGULATIONS, EX PARTE NO. 55 (SUB-NO. 86)

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551(a); 5 USC 553; 5 USC 559; 16 USC 1456; 49 
USC 10101; 49 USC 10305; 49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10921; 49 USC 10922; 49 
USC 10923; 49 USC 10924; 49 USC 10928; 49 USC 11102

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1160; 49 CFR 1162; 49 CFR 1166

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes to revise its 
standard licensing application form and corresponding regulations 
concerning application procedures at 49 CFR parts 1003, 1160, 1162, and 
1166. The revised form and procedures are intended to rationalize and 
simplify the licensing process and will incorporate recent revision to 
the Commission's safety fitness policy adopted in Safety Fitness 
Policy, 8 ICC 2d 123 (1991), petition to reopen denied (not printed), 
served December 26, 1991, 56 FR 67002 (December 27, 1991). The proposal 
also would revise standard hazardous commodity service descriptions to 
reflect recent revisions to the hazardous materials classifications 
recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The proposal is 
expected to reduce significantly the burden hours associated with the 
licensing application process.
The Commission is considering further revisions to its motor property 
carrier application form and procedures to implement licensing 
provisions of the Transportation Industry Regulatory Reform Act of 1994 
(TIRRA), Pub. L. 103-311, (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/19/92                    57 FR 37761
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/92                    57 FR 37761
Supplemental NPRM               09/17/93                    58 FR 48628
Supplemental Comments Due by    10/18/93                    58 FR 48628
Comments Under Review           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: effective January 1, 1995. Any 
proceeding initiated to implement TIRRA reforms will embrace pertinent 
licensing revisions proposed in Ex Parte No. 55 (Sub-No. 86).

Agency Contact: Suzanne Higgins O'Malley, Principal Attorney, Section 
of Legal Counsel, Office of Proceedings, Interstate Commerce 
Commission, 12th & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 
927-5610

RIN: 3120-AB70
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5126. RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION PROCEDURES: CLASS EXEMPTION FOR TRANSACTIONS 
SUBJECT TO THE STATUTORY CONSOLIDATION PROVISION, EX PARTE NO. 282 (SUB-
NO. 15)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 11341; 49 USC 
11343 to 11346; 11 USC 1172; 45 USC 904; 45 USC 915; 5 USC 553; 5 USC 
559

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to expand the ``nonconnecting 
carrier'' class exemption to embrace all transactions subject to the 
statutory consolidation provision, except (1) transactions involving 
the merger or control of at least two class I railroads; (2) 
transactions involving a reduction in the number of noncommonly 
controlled railroads serving any two points; (3) transactions involving 
a reduction from three to two in the number of noncommonly controlled 
railroads serving any interchange point.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/14/92                    57 FR 31165
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/92                    57 FR 31165
Internal Review of Comments     00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB77
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5127. REVISION OF TARIFF REGULATIONS--INDEXES, EX PARTE NO. MC-211

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10761(a); 49 USC 10762; 49 USC 10321; 5 USC 
553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1312

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Upon review of the public comments received in response to 
its advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the Commission concludes 
that indexes are necessary for practical public access to tariff 
information, where the information is not arranged in a pattern readily 
discernible to a tariff user. The Commission proposes a specific rule 
and requests public comment thereon.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/05/93                     58 FR 3529
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/08/93                     58 FR 3529
NPRM                            08/05/93                    58 FR 42277
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/93                    58 FR 42277


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Congress is now considering a bill, S. 2275, 
that would eliminate or modify the provisions of the Interstate 
Commerce Act requiring tariff filing by motor carriers of property. If 
Congress enacts the bill, this proceeding may have to be modified or 
discontinued.

Agency Contact: Lawrence C. Herzig, Chief, Section of Rates and 
Informal Cases, Interstate Commerce Commission, 12th & Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5160

RIN: 3120-AB83
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5128. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY--EXEMPTION OF ROCK SALT, SALT, EX 
PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 30)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10708; 49 USC 
10762; 49 USC 11105; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is investigating whether to exempt from 
regulation the rail transportation of rock salt and salt.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 54320
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93                    58 FR 54320


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On July 19, 1994, the Commission voted to grant 
the exemption proposed. A written decision is being prepared to reflect 
the action taken by the Commission.

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB92
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5129. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY--EXEMPTION OF GREASE OR INEDIBLE 
TALLOW, ETC., EX PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 31)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10708; 49 USC 
10762; 49 USC 11105; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is investigating whether to exempt from 
regulation the rail transportation of grease or inedible tallow and 
other products in Standard Transportation Commodity Code (STCC) No. 
20143.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 54321
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93                    58 FR 54321


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On July 19, 1994, the Commission voted to grant 
the exemption proposed. A written decision is being prepared to reflect 
the action taken by the Commission.

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB93
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5130. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY--EXEMPTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE, EX 
PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 32)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10708; 49 USC 
10762; 49 USC 11105; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is investigating whether to exempt from 
regulation the rail transportation of carbon dioxide.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 54323
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93                    58 FR 54323


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On August 9, 1994, the Commission voted to 
grant the exemption proposed. A written decision is being prepared to 
reflect the action taken by the Commission.

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB94
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5131. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY--EXEMPTION OF PAINTS, ENAMELS, 
LACQUERS, SHELLACS, ETC., EX PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 33)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10708; 49 USC 
10762; 49 USC 11105; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is investigating whether to exempt from 
regulation the rail transportation of paints, enamels, lacquers, 
shellacs, and other commodities included within Standard Transportation 
Commodity Code (STCC) No. 285.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 54318
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93                    58 FR 54318
Internal Review of Comments     00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB95
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5132. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY--EXEMPTION OF HYDRAULIC CEMENT, EX 
PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 34)

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10321; 49 USC 10505; 49 USC 10708; 49 USC 
10762; 49 USC 11105; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is investigating whether to exempt from 
regulation the rail transportation of hydraulic cement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 54317
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93                    58 FR 54317
Internal Review of Comments     00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, Deputy Director, Office of 
Proceedings, Interstate Commerce Commission, Room 2144, 12th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB96
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5133.  IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 4 OF THE NEGOTIATED RATES ACT, 
EX PARTE NO. MC-219

Legal Authority:  49 USC 10767; 49 USC 10321

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1002; 49 CFR 1011; 49 CFR 1130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules implement a provision of the Negotiated Rates Act 
of 1993 which allows shippers and motor carriers to negotiate 
settlement of undercharge and overcharge claims, subject to ICC 
approval.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/10/94                    59 FR 11240
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/94                    59 FR 11240
Comments Under Review           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Felder, Senior Associate General Counsel, 
Interstate Commerce Commission, 12th & Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20423, 202 927-6373

RIN: 3120-AB98
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION (ICC)                  Completed Actions
  
  
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5134. ELECTRONIC FILING OF TARIFFS, EX PARTE NO. 444

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1312; 49 CFR 1314

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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No Further Action Contemplated 
by the Commission               09/19/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Greene, 202 927-5597

RIN: 3120-AA99
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5135. CLASS EXEMPTION FOR RAIL CONSTRUCTION, EX PARTE NO. 392 (SUB-NO. 3)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1150.35

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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No further action contemplated. 08/11/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB50
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5136. RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY: EXPORT CORN AND EXPORT SOYBEANS, 
EX PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 28)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1039

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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No further action contemplated. 08/11/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph H. Dettmar, 202 927-5660

RIN: 3120-AB80
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5137. REVIEW OF MOTOR TARIFF REGULATIONS--1993, EX PARTE NO. MC-212

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1312

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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No Further Action Contemplated 
by the Commission               09/19/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Mongelli, 202 927-5150

RIN: 3120-AB84
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5138. JOINT PETITION FOR RULEMAKING ON RAILROAD CAR HIRE COMPENSATION, EX 
PARTE NO. 334 (SUB-NO. 8)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1033; 49 CFR 1039

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Petition for reopening and 
reconsideration denied.         06/15/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis Mackall, 202 927-6056

RIN: 3120-AB89
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5139. FILING OF TARIFF ADOPTION PUBLICATIONS, EX PARTE NO. MC-218

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1312.20(h)(1)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/03/94                    59 FR 10304
Final Action Effective          04/03/94                    59 FR 11557

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Greene, 202 927-5597

RIN: 3120-AB91
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