coal’s relationship with rails, regulators highlighted amid rulemaking activity

摘要

While the National Coal Transportation Association became increasingly active on issues before the US Surface Transportation Board this year, its executive director said the coal sector has a solid relationship with both the board and the railroad companies. The board is considering several issues, including those pertaining to the railroad rate reform process, demurrage and revenue adequacy, according to John Ward. Ward began serving the association, or NCTA, as executive director in early May. At the NCTA’s September business meeting, experts said the board, or STB, was seeking to address several issues that could benefit the coal sector. Some of these issues may be decided in 2020 while others could take longer to address given their legal and technical nature, Ward said.