OMB control number
Arbitration Option Notices
OMB 2140-0020 · STB.
OMB 2140-0020
Under 49 C.F.R. § 1108.3, rail carriers may agree to participate in the Board’s arbitration program by filing a notice with the Board to "opt in." Once a rail carrier is participating in the Board’s arbitration program, it may discontinue its participation by filing a notice to “opt out” with the Board, which would become effective 90 days after its filing.
The latest form for Arbitration Option Notices expires 2026-09-30 and is listed under ICR 202305-2140-002.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 2026-17328.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 2026-11902.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 2140-0020 -- Supporting Statement - Arbitration Opt-in Notices 2026 (to ROCIS).pdf | Supporting Statement A |
| 49 USCODE 11145.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Arbitration Program Notice |
Information collection |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202608-2140-002 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2026-08-31 | ||
| 202305-2140-002 | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection | 2023-05-26 | ||
| 202002-2140-005 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2020-02-28 | Approved without change | |
| 201610-2140-001 | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection | 2016-10-21 | Approved without change | |
| 201302-2140-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2013-05-17 | Approved without change | |
| 201204-2140-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2012-04-18 | Comment filed on proposed rule |