Shutdown Paperwork? It's All Due November 20—Don't Resend Anything!
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
If you had to send paperwork to the Surface Transportation Board during the government shutdown from October 1 to November 12, 2025, don’t worry! All those materials are now officially due by November 20, 2025, and anything sent during the shutdown counts as filed on November 13. This gives everyone extra time without losing their spot, so no need to resend anything or stress about deadlines.
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