The Surface Transportation Board (STB) rejected BNSF Railway Co.’s request to delay part of a decision involving coal transportation for Navajo Transitional Energy Co. LLC (NTEC). The STB initially ordered BNSF to transport coal from NTEC’s mine in 2023. BNSF wanted a partial delay due to crew and capacity concerns, claiming irreparable harm without it. However, STB denied the request, stating the additional transportation requirement only applies if BNSF chooses to increase capacity, thus dismissing the potential harm argument.
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