SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBERSHIP.

SEC. 4. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) In general.—Section 1301(b), as redesignated by subsection 3(a), is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “3 members” and inserting “5 members”; and (B) by striking “2 members” and inserting “3 members”; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) At all times— “(A) at least 3 members of the Board shall be individuals with professional standing and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of transportation, transportation regulation, or economic regulation; and “(B) at least 2 members shall be individuals with professional or business experience (including agriculture) in the private sector.” . (b) Repeal of Obsolete Provision.—Section 1301(b), as amended by this section, is further amended— (1) by striking paragraph (4); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and (3) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by striking “who becomes a member of the Board pursuant to paragraph (4), or an individual”.