STB
Federal agency responsible for regulations under STB.
8 regulationsNomenclature Corrections Due to Office Reorganization, Removal of Obsolete References, and Payment Processing Changes
The Surface Transportation Board updated its internal naming system and procedures to reflect organizational changes, removed outdated references, and changed how payments are processed. These are mostly behind-the-scenes administrative updates that help the agency operate more efficiently.
Civil Monetary Penalties-2026 Adjustment
The Surface Transportation Board is updating the monetary penalties it can impose for violations of shipping and transportation regulations to account for inflation in 2026. This annual adjustment ensures that penalties remain meaningful and effective at discouraging rule-breaking by railroads and other transportation companies.
Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Competition
The Surface Transportation Board is proposing to remove rules that make it harder for companies to compete in the railroad and shipping industries. This change aims to lower prices and improve service for businesses and consumers who depend on freight transportation.
Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting Requirements
The federal government is updating rules for how large railroad companies must report information about their operations to regulators. These changes aim to improve the government's ability to oversee rail carriers and ensure they're serving the public fairly and efficiently.
Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting Requirements
The federal government is updating the rules for how large railroad companies must report their operations and performance data. These changes aim to make railroad operations more transparent and help regulators better monitor the rail industry's service quality and safety.
Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services—2025 Update
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) updated the fees that companies must pay when applying for licenses and permits related to rail transportation services. These fee changes help cover the costs of the STB's work in reviewing applications and regulating the rail industry.
Final Offer Rate Review; Expanding Access to Rate Relief
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is making it easier for shippers to challenge railroad rates they believe are unfair through a process called 'final offer rate review.' This change allows more companies to get relief from high shipping costs when railroads don't face enough competition.
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is adjusting the penalties it can impose for violations to keep pace with inflation, making them higher than they were previously. This ensures that penalties remain meaningful and actually discourage companies from breaking transportation rules, rather than becoming outdated over time.