01-31644. Parksierra Corporation (Successor-in-Interest to California Northern Railroad Company Limited Partnership)-Trackage Rights Exemption-North Coast Railroad Authority

AGENCY:

Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION:

Notice of exemption.

SUMMARY:

Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 for ParkSierra Corporation, successor-in-interest to California Northern Railroad Company Limited Partnership, to acquire from North Coast Railroad Authority incidental trackage rights over a 10.5-mile segment of line in northern California between Schellville, milepost NWP 40.60 (SP 72.50), and Lombard, milepost SP 62.00, subject to employee protective conditions.

DATES:

This exemption is effective on January 10, 2002. Petitions to stay must be filed by January 7, 2002. Petitions to reopen must be filed by January 22, 2002.

ADDRESSES:

An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34127 must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of all pleadings must be served on petitioner's representative, Troy W. Garris, 1300 19th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joseph H. Dettmar [phone]. [TDD for the hearing impaired 1-800-877-8339.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Additional information is contained in the Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, call, or pick up in person from: Dā 2 Dā Legal, Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: [phone]. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services 1-800-877-8339.]

Board decisions and notices are available on our website at www.stb.dot.gov.

Decided: December 17, 2001.

By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn, and Commissioner Burkes.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.