H.R. 4870 · 109th Congress
To establish certain rules for Surface Transportation Board approval of waste management company applications to become rail carriers.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sue Kelly
- Introduced
- 2006-03-02
- Latest action
- 2006-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Summary
Declares that a certain decision of the Surface Transportation Board (Docket Number 34734) shall be the final decision regarding the application of Northeast Interchange Railway with respect to the rail line in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
Prohibits the Board from approving a lease and operation exemption application: (1) by a company operating less than 1,700 feet of track to haul waste unless the Board holds a public hearing; and (2) by a company to haul waste without a majority vote of the full Board.
Directs the Board to require a company that becomes rail carrier to haul waste to comply with all applicable state and local zoning laws.