Government Updates List of People Who Settle Arguments Professionally
Published Date: 1/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The Surface Transportation Board updates its list of arbitrators every year to help settle rail-related disputes. If you’re an existing arbitrator, you need to confirm you’re still available and update your info by January 27, 2025, or you’ll be removed. New folks with rail or dispute experience can apply to join, and the Board will pick the best candidates for the updated roster—no money changes, just fresh faces and confirmed pros!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Current Arbitrators: Confirm by Jan 27, 2025
If you are a current Surface Transportation Board arbitrator, you must confirm you are still available and update your biographical information by January 27, 2025, or you will be removed from the Board's roster. The Board will serve this decision on all current arbitrators and removal happens if you do not confirm.
New Applicants Invited to Apply by Jan 27, 2025
People with rail transportation or economic regulation experience and training in dispute resolution can apply to be added to the Board's roster by filing an application by January 27, 2025. Applications must describe rail experience, dispute-resolution training or arbitration experience (including years), contact information, and fees.
Updated Roster Will Publish Biographical Sketches and Fees
The Board will publish an updated roster on its website that includes a short biographical sketch for each arbitrator (background, expertise, arbitration experience, geographical location), plus contact information and fees. The Board will assess applicants under 49 CFR 1108.6(b) and then post the updated roster.
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