They bring a wealth of experience to the Board when it comes to tackling complex transportation and policy issues, which will serve them well as the STB looks to modernize the nation’s freight policies. Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board. “We applaud Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer and the entire Senate for working together to confirm Mr. The following RCC member organizations issued statements regarding today’s important vote:Ĭhris Jahn, President & CEO, American Chemistry Council: Coalition members account for more than half of the total volume of cargo shipped by rail and generate more than three-quarters of the revenue collected by America’s Class I railroads, which is why a functioning and proactive STB is so essential to its members. The RCC represents the largest customers of freight rail, including manufacturers, farmers, and energy providers. Following this strong bipartisan action by the Senate, the STB should move without further delay to adopt commonsense reforms that promote competition and streamline overly bureaucratic procedures. This is the first time the STB has been fully staffed since the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 expanded its membership from three to five commissioners.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging the confirmation of the nominees. In July, the RCC sent a letter to the U.S. Senate for confirming Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz to fill the two remaining vacancies on the Surface Transportation Board (STB). WASHINGTON (November 19, 2020) – Members of the Rail Customer Coalition (RCC) commend the U.S.
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