Surface Board Renews Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
Published Date: 9/24/2025
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Summary
The Surface Transportation Board is renewing the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) to keep advising on rail energy transport issues. This means the committee will keep helping shape policies that affect rail companies and energy shippers, with no new costs or big changes. The renewal keeps things moving smoothly for everyone involved in rail energy transport.
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