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On April 8, 2019, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) issued a notice announcing a public hearing on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges that will be held on May&nbsp;22, 2019 in the Main Hearing Room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, located at 500 E Street, S.W., Washington, DC. The hearing arises from significant changes Class I carriers have implemented in their demurrage and accessorial practices that have had significant adverse operational and monetary consequences for their customers. The STB has directed representatives of Class I carriers to appear at the hearing and invited participation by other interested parties, including shippers, receivers, third-party logistics providers and short-line railroads. Parties desiring to speak at the hearing should file a notice of intent to participate identifying the party, the proposed speaker and the time requested by April 24, 2019. Parties may also submit written comments in lieu of appearing at the hearing.

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Written testimony by hearing participants and written submissions by interested parties who will not appear at the hearing must be filed by May 8, 2019. Participants and interested persons are encouraged to address the following in their written testimony or submissions and at the hearing:

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The Class I carriers are directed to file the following information with the STB by May 1, 2019:

For more information on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges, or for assistance in participating in the public hearing, please contact a member of Thompson Hine’s <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/transportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transportation practice group</a>.

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Karyn A. Booth 202.263.4108 <a href="mailto:Karyn.Booth@ThompsonHine.com" target="_self" rel="noopener">Karyn.Booth@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Sandra L. Brown 202.263.4101 <a href="mailto:Sandra.Brown@ThompsonHine.com" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sandra.Brown@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Jeff Moreno 202.263.4107 <a href="mailto:Jeff.Moreno@ThompsonHine.com" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jeff.Moreno@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Jason D. Tutrone 202.263.4143 <a href="mailto:Jason.Tutrone@ThompsonHine.com" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jason.Tutrone@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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STB Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Demurrage and Accessorial Charges

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