Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit March 2, 1982, No. 81-1324 (Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. v. Interstate Commerce Commission)

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit. Judge GINSBURG.

GINSBURG, Circuit Judge:

The Staggers Rail Act of 1980, Pub.L.No. 96-448, 94 Stat. 1895 (codified in scattered sections of 11, 45, & 49 U.S.C.) (Staggers Act), significantly amended the Interstate Commerce Act to provide for financial assistance to railroads and to deregulate substantially the setting of railroad rates.