4 Apr 2025
🚂Surface Transportation Board Releases Waybill Data Request Notice
Release of Waybill Data
Summary
The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from the University of Houston to utilize selected data from the 2010-2025 masked Carload Waybill Samples. This data contains confidential information, and objections can be filed within 14 days. The rules for data release are governed by 49 CFR 1244.9, ensuring data protection protocols are followed.
Agencies
- Surface Transportation Board
Business Impact
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The request for waybill data involves the potential use of confidential railroad and shipper data, which may impact compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses involved in transportation and logistics. Businesses can anticipate changes based on objections from stakeholders within 14 days.