The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has instituted a proceeding to clarify, update, and seek public comments on proposed changes to its existing regulations and procedures regarding the use of railroad rights-of-way for railbanking and interim trail use under the  National Trails System Act (Trails Act).

Comments are due by April 12, 2011; replies are due by May 12, 2011.

For more information and instructions on how to comment, see the Federal Register notice (February 16, 2011, Volume 76, Number 32).