STB Commissioner will not seek another term

Surface Transportation Board Commissioner and former Chairman Charles D. Nottingham said that he will not seek a second term on the Board when his current term expires Dec. 31.

“It has been a great honor to serve on the Surface Transportation Board,” Nottingham (pictured) said. “I am deeply grateful to President Bush for nominating me and appointing me to the position of Chairman. It has been a pleasure serving alongside my current and former colleagues on the Board: Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and former Commissioner Doug Buttrey. I owe a special thank you to the dedicated men and women of the STB staff; it has been a real privilege to work closely with this highly professional and dedicated team of public servants.”

Nottingham, the lone Republican on the three-member Board, was appointed chairman by President George W. Bush and joined the Board on Aug. 14, 2006 following his Senate confirmation. He served as STB chairman until March 12, 2009.

Under Nottingham’s leadership, the Board strengthened its Rail Customer and Public Assistance Program, established the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, and made it easier for small businesses to challenge railroad rates.

Nottingham will announce a specific departure date at a later time. The Board’s governing statute permits a Board member to serve for up to one year after the end of his other term, until a successor is appointed.