Sec. 4. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBERSHIP

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## 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”.