Notice of Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Meeting
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This law provides notice of an upcoming meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) that was established to advise the Surface Transportation Board on passenger rail issues. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2026, and aims to discuss how to improve efficiency in passenger rail operations, mitigate disputes with freight rail, and refine regulatory processes. The meeting is open to the public and invites written comments for review ahead of the scheduled date.
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Key Changes
- Formation of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee in 2023
- Scheduled public meeting on April 24, 2026
- Opportunity for public comments until April 17, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
The Surface Transportation Board must hold a meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee on April 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. E.T. at 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423
The Surface Transportation Board must conduct the PRAC meeting in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. 2, Federal Advisory Committee Management regulations (41 CFR part 102-3), PRAC's charter, and Board procedures
The Surface Transportation Board must keep the PRAC meeting open to the public
The Surface Transportation Board must provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act for meeting attendees upon request, with requests to be submitted by April 17, 2026, via phone at (202) 245-0245
The Surface Transportation Board must accept written comments from members of the public for the PRAC at any time, with submissions addressed to Brian O'Boyle at the specified mailing address or email