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>From the Surface Transportation Board, Washington, D.C.
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Surface Transportation Board Commissioner and former Chairman Charles D.
Nottingham announced today 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 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. During Nottingham's tenure as chairman the Surface
Transportation Board was ranked first among small federal
agencies by the Partnership for Public Service and American
University in their survey of the Best Places to Work in the
Federal Government. The agency also earned the top rating
for "Effective Leadership."
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.
"Chip's leadership and expertise will be missed,'' said STB
Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III. "I join all Board members
and employees in wishing him only the best in his future
endeavors."
Vice Chairman Francis P. Mulvey said: "Chip Nottingham has
been an invaluable member of the Board since he came in as
Chairman in 2006. At times, Chip and I were the only Board
members, and we always worked cooperatively and productively
to accomplish the STB's mission. I will miss his
intelligence and thoughtful insights. I wish him all the
success possible as he embarks on a new career."
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 or
her term, until a successor is appointed.
Nottingham's complete biography can be found at
www.stb.dot.gov/stb/about/board.html
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