Shippers Push Against Increased Coal Dust Costs
Posted on Oct 15, 2012 in Litigation, Rates, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Shippers Push Against Increased Coal Dust Costs
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) was among the filers opposing a BNSF Railway tariff that would cost shippers $50 to $150 million annually to control coal dust from rail cars. In the filings, submitted to the Surface Transportation Board, opponents argued that these costs are unreasonable and result in double-payment obligations for shippers. Read more here.
