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Watch STB Discussion of Environmental Impact Study
Tuesday November 18 - WebcastThe Surface Transportation Board met on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, to receive a briefing from and discuss with the Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) staff the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared in STB Finance Docket No. 35087.
Federal Court Rules Against CN
November 11 - Chicago TribuneA federal court has said "no" to CN's demand that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board issue its decision by Dec. 1.
Rep. Oberstar Obama Transportation Secretary?
November 14 - Daily Herald...The day's big rumor was that U.S. Rep. James Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman, was a contender for transportation secretary.
Where We Stand
October 1, 2008 - The Surface Transportation Board is reviewing comments about the Draft Environmental Impact Study. The Board stated that they intend to issue the final EIS between December 1 and January 31.The Board stated that they will issue their decision to approve, disapprove or approve the acquisition with conditions after the final EIS is published. The STB may publish their final decision at the same time the final EIS is published or up to thirty days later.
Village of Frankfort's Comments on Draft EIS
Sep. 30, 2008 - Read the STB filing on behalf of the Village of Frankfort.
Frankfort Files Motion to Intervene in Mandamus Proceeding brought by CN
Sep 29, 2008 - CN has appealed to the United States Court of Appeals to force the Surface Transportation Board to speed up their process. On behalf of its citizens, Frankfort is asking the court to hear our arguments why the court should not rule in CN's favor.Read Motion
HR 6707 Passed, But Defeated Under Procedural Rules
Sep 29, 2008 - “Although it received a clear majority of votes in support, H. R. 6707 was defeated under the procedural rules that it was being considered. The bipartisan bill received votes from 206 democrats and 37 republicans, and it has broad support from the Illinois delegation. Unfortunately, under suspension of the rules, a bill must receive a two-thirds vote. Despite heavy lobbying against the bill by railroad companies that want to continue to merge with or take over other rail companies—regardless of the adverse effects on local communities and public safety—H.R. 6707 received a majority vote. This is a critical issue for the public and the environment, and we will look for other legislative vehicles to address this issue.”-Congressman Oberstar
Chairman of the Transportation Committee
Chairman of the Transportation Committee
House Transportation Committee Passes HR 6707, TRACS bill
Sep 24 - Bloomberg.com Canadian National Rail Purchase May Face HurdleRead the Draft EIS
Learn more about the Environmental Impact Study at this informative and easy-to-navigate site:
Website: http://www.stbfinancedocket35087.com/html/home.html
