With respect to U.S.economic regulation,the ____ has primary responsibility for resolving railroad rate and service disputes,reviewing potential rail mergers and some jurisdiction over motor carriers,domestic water transportation,and pipelines.

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The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has primary responsibility for resolving railroad rate and service disputes, reviewing potential rail mergers, and some jurisdiction over motor carriers, domestic water transportation, and pipelines. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was replaced by the STB in 1995 and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) primarily deals with antitrust and consumer protection issues. The Department of Commerce does not have direct responsibility for resolving transportation disputes.

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