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Proposed Modifications to UIIA

The IIEC approved a modification to Section B. Definition of

Terms based on recent revisions to Section E.6. that references a new term, “Container Use Charge”. The proposed modification is to include a new definition for this new term under Section B.6. The proposed revision has been forwarded to all UIIA participants for a thirty-day comment period, which closes on February 10, 2012.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on January 11, 2012, outlining the proposed modification and providing instructions on how to submit comments.


Proposed Revisions to UIIA

The IIEC approved specific modifications/revisions to the UIIA at its meeting held on November 14, 2011. These proposed revisions have been forwarded to all UIIA participants for a thirty-day comment period, which closes on December 23, 2011.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on November 23, 2011, outlining the proposed modifications and providing instructions on how to submit comments.


New UIIA Insurance Submission Requirements — Effective January 1, 2012

Effective January 1, 2012, new insurance submission requirements will be implemented that will require agents submitting paper certificates to our office to utilize the UIIA ACORD 22 form only. Other certificate forms will no longer be accepted as of this date.

Please click here to view the New Insurance Submission Requirements—Effective Jan. 1, 2012


Past Versions of EP Addenda

A new feature has been added for UIIA Equipment Providers that will allow EPs to download previous versions of addenda on file with the UIIA. EPs will need to log into their account and click on ACCESS TO PREVIOUS ADDENDA. This will display a list of the previous addenda an EP has had on file with the UIIA in the past and display the effective date of each version along with a link to download the actual document. Please contact our office should EPs have any questions on this new feature.

AAR Interchange Rules Revised Effective Nov. 1, 2010

Effective November 1, 2010, the Association of American Railroads revised the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules. Sections B, F and G of the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules are referenced under Section D.3.d(3) of the UIIA as the controlling document for the classification of Wear and Tear.

Click here for a copy of the revisions to Sections B, F and G.

Click here to view a copy of the AAR Intermodal Interchange Rules in its entirety.


Binding Arbitration Process

The UIIA includes a Binding Arbitration Process for arbitration of claims relating to per diem/use charges & M & R. The purpose of the program is to provide an alternative method for resolving issues involving these types of invoices after all dispute resolution processes under the UIIA/EP Addenda have been exhausted.

Claims submitted under the Binding Arbitration Process must meet the criteria outlined under the Binding Arbitration Guidelines identified in Exhibit D in the UIIA and the claim must have occurred on or after August 1, 2008.

Note: Effective April 1, 2010, the filing fee for submission of claims under the Binding Arbitration process will be $100.

Click here to obtain information necessary to submit a claim under the Binding Arbitration Process under the UIIA.


Binding Arbitration Decisions

Click the link below to review previous decisions rendered by the Binding Arbitration Panel involving charges relating to per diem/use charges, maintenance and repair and lost/stolen, destroyed equipment.

View Binding Arbitration Case Decisions


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