Surface Transportation Board Seeks Input on Rebuttals in Proceedings
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The Surface Transportation Board is asking for public feedback on how it handles “replies to replies,” also called rebuttals, in its administrative cases. Current rules generally ban these filings, but the Board has occasionally accepted them to keep the record complete. Recently, the agency has signaled it wants to enforce the ban more strictly.
Why it matters: This is a procedural update that affects how parties can present arguments during STB proceedings. If the Board changes its rules, it could change the timeline and paperwork requirements for railroads, shippers, and their lawyers. For now, the impact is minimal; the agency is simply testing whether a more formal rebuttal process would improve fairness or slow down cases.
Who it affects
- Attorneys and legal practitioners who file cases before the Surface Transportation Board
This notice comes from the Surface Transportation Board and is published in the Federal Register; you should review the original document for exact filing instructions and procedural details before submitting comments.
Agency: Surface Transportation Board
Source: Federal Register — read the official document