Surface Transportation Board updates internal delegation rules
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The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a final rule to clean up its internal regulations. The main changes involve clarifying which decisions the Board’s Chief Counsel and Chief of Passenger Rail and Investigations (COPRI) can make on behalf of the full Board.
Why it matters: This is a housekeeping measure. It does not change the law, alter safety standards, or affect how the public uses rail services. Its purpose is purely administrative: to ensure the Board’s internal workflow is legally clear and that senior staff have defined authority to handle routine approvals efficiently.
Who it affects
- Surface Transportation Board staff
This action was taken by the Surface Transportation Board and published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document for specific statutory citations and procedural details.
Agency: Surface Transportation Board
Source: Federal Register — read the official document