FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation

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FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation: The study (Congressionally mandated) shall address and make recommendations on?(1) the performance of the Nation?s major railroads regarding service levels, service quality, and rates; (2) the projected demand for freight transportation over the next two decades and the constraints limiting the railroads? ability to meet that demand; (3) the effectiveness of public policy in balancing the need for railroads to earn adequate returns with those of shippers for reasonable rates and adequate service; and (4) the future role of the Surface Transportation Board in regulating railroad rates, service levels, and the railroads? common carrier obligations, particularly as railroads may become revenue adequate.
Federal Grant Title: FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation
Federal Agency Name: DOT Federal Railroad Administration
Grant Categories: Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-RRD-12-013
Type of Funding: Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers: 20.313
CFDA Descriptions: Railroad Research and Development
Current Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2013 No Explanation
Original Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2013 No Explanation
Posted Date: Aug 21, 2013
Creation Date: Aug 21, 2013
Archive Date: Sep 28, 2013
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $1,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $0
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
Only the National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board, Studies & Special Programs is eligible to apply for this grant.
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