[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 44486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20288]


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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, as 
amended, 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 Web site 
at https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Higgins, Designated Federal 
Officer, at (202) 245-0284. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at: 
(800) 877-8339].

SUPPLEMENTAL 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 FACA and its implementing 
regulations.
    RETAC consists of up to 25 voting members, excluding the 
governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced 
representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the 
transportation of energy resources, including no fewer than: 5 
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; and, 1 
representative from the petroleum shipping industry. The Committee may 
also include up to 2 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 group. 
The Vice Chairman of the Board is an ex officio (non-voting) member of 
RETAC. Representatives from the U.S. 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.
    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 Web 
site (https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html) and at the GSA's FACA 
Database (https://facadatabase.gov/).

    Decided: September 19, 2017.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2017-20288 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
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