6518‑S AMS DECC SEKE 001

SSB 6518 - S AMD - 114

    BySenators Deccio, Owen, Rasmussen, Prince and Fraser

    On page 3, line 2, after "(d)" strike all material through and including "carriers" on line 4, and insert "Provisions ensuring that both the conventional and intermodal rail service needs of local shippers are met.  Such accommodations may comprise agreements with the franchisee to offer or maintain adequate service or to provide for service by other carriers at commercially reasonable rates.

    (e) Provisions for haulage agreements or proportional rate agreements which shall enable other carriers to quote rates across what is commonly known as the Stampede Pass rail line from Cle Elum to Auburn.

    (f) If any part of the franchise is invalidated by actions or rulings of the federal surface transportation board, the remaining portions of the franchise are not invalidated."

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