tariff modifications

tariff modifications Sec. 203. (a) Section 15(3) of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 15(3)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “With respect to camera by railroad, in determining whether any such cancellation or proposed cancellation involving any common carrier by railroad is consistent with the public interest, the Commission shall, to the extent applicable, (a) compare the distance traversed and the average transportation time and expense required using the through route, and the distance traversed and the average transportation time and expense required using alternative routes, between the points served by such through route, (b) consider any reduction in energy consumption which may result from such cancellation, and (c) take into account the overall impact of such cancellation on the shippers and carriers who are affected thereby.”. (b) Section 15a of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 15a) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(5) The Commission shall, in any proceeding which involves a proposed increase or decrease in railroad rates, specifically consider allegations that such increase or decrease would change the rate relationships between commodities, ports, points, regions, territories, or other particular descriptions of traffic (whether or not such relationships were previously considered or approved by the Connnission) and allegations that such increase or decrease would have a significantly adverse effect on the competitive position of shippers or consignees served by the railroad proposing such increase or decrease. If the Commission finds that such allegations as to change or effect are substantially supported on the record, it shall take such steps as are necessary, either before or after such proposed increase or decrease becomes effective and either within or outside such proceeding, to investigate the lawfulness of such change or effect.”.