Link to an amendment published at 84 FR 20295, May 9, 2019.

1. (a) Filing requirements.

   1. (1) Tariffs shall be filed in English with rates explicitly stated in U.S. dollars and cents. Two copies of each tariff publication shall be filed with the Board. Packages containing tariff filings should be prominently marked “TARIFF FILING” and addressed to: Section of Tariffs, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001.

   2. (2) A tariff filing must be accompanied by an authorized document of transmittal identifying each publication filed, and by the appropriate filing fee (see 49 CFR part 1002). Acknowledgment of Board receipt of a tariff filing can be obtained by enclosing a duplicate transmittal letter and a postage-paid, self-addressed return envelope. Each transmittal letter shall clearly indicate in the upper left-hand corner thereof:

      1. (i) The assigned alpha code of the issuing carrier or agent;
      2. (ii) The number of pages transmitted;
      3. (iii) The filing fee method of payment (pursuant to 49 CFR 1002.2(a)); and
      4. (iv) The transmittal number if the filer utilizes transmittal numbers.
2. (b) Paper size. Tariffs shall be printed on paper not larger than 8 1/2 × 11 inches.

[62 FR 19058, Apr. 18, 1997, as amended at 84 FR 12946, Apr. 3, 2019]