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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Surface Transportation Board Drastically Reduces Rate Filing Fees

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced the reduction of the fees for shippers to file a railroad rate or unreasonable practice complaints with the Board from $20,600 to $350. (I don't pretend to do decimals, but I calculate that as as 5885% reduction!). The Board's decision is attached here and the Board's press release is here. If only the IRS would follow suit.

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