[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66119-66120]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20764]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 3)]


Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

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 Rail Energy Transportation Advisory 
Committee (RETAC).

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Nunnally, Designated Federal 
Officer, at (202) 245-0312. If you require an accommodation under the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245-0245.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC was established by the Board on 
September 24, 2007, to provide advice and guidance to the Board, on a 
continuing basis, and to provide a forum for the discussion of emerging 
issues and concerns regarding the transportation by rail of energy 
resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, coal and biofuels 
(such as ethanol), and petroleum. RETAC functions solely as an advisory 
body and complies with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10, and its implementing regulations.
    RETAC consists of approximately 27 voting members, excluding 
governmental representatives. The membership embraces a balanced 
representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the 
transportation of energy resources, including no fewer than: 4 
representatives from the Class I railroads; 3 representatives from 
Class II and III railroads; 3 representatives from coal producers; 5 
representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural 
electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); 4 
representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel 
refiners, processors, and distributors; 2 representatives from private 
car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers; 1 representative from 
the petroleum shipping industry; 2 representatives from renewable 
energy sources; and 1 representative from a labor organization. The 
Committee may also include up to two members with relevant experience 
but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned 
industries or sectors. All voting members of the Committee serve in a 
representative capacity on behalf of their respective industry or 
stakeholder groups. The members of the Board are ex officio (non-
voting) members of RETAC. Representatives from the U.S.

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Departments of Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation, and the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission may be invited to serve on the Committee 
in an advisory capacity as ex officio (non-voting) members. Non-voting 
members of RETAC may consist of regular government employees and, in 
some circumstances, special government employees.
    RETAC meets at least twice a year, and meetings are open to the 
public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 
94-409 (1976).
    Further information about RETAC is available on the Board's website 
(https://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/) and at 
the General Services Administration's FACA database (https://facadatabase.gov/).

    Decided: September 20, 2023.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-20764 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
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