Materials Due To Be Submitted During the Federal Government Shutdown
Published Date: 2/6/2026
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If you had paperwork due to the Surface Transportation Board during the government shutdown (Jan 31–Feb 3, 2026), don’t worry! All those materials are now officially due by February 6, 2026, and anything sent during the shutdown counts as filed on February 4. This gives everyone a little extra time without losing their spot or money.
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