[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 102 (Thursday, May 27, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 28868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13546]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Docket No. AB-55 (Sub-No. 573X)]
CSX Transportation, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--in Midland
County, MI
On May 7, 1999, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), filed with the
Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502
for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon an
approximately 1.85-mile portion of its Detroit Service Lane, Dean
Subdivision, between milepost CB-17.37 and milepost CB-19.22, in
Midland, Midland County, MI. The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip
Code 48642. There are no stations on the line.
The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any
documentation in CSXT's possession will be made available promptly to
those requesting it.
The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.--Abandonment--Goshen,
360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be
issued by August 25, 1999.
Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2)
will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting
the petition for exemption. Each offer must be accompanied by a $1,000
filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25).
All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment
of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for
other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public
use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under
49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than June 16, 1999. Each trail use
request must be accompanied by a $150 filing fee. See 49 CFR
1002.2(f)(27).
All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No.
AB-55 (Sub-No. 573X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation
Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20423-0001, and (2) Charles M. Rosenberger, 500 Water
Street-J150, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Replies to the CSXT petition are
due on or before June 16, 1999.
Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment
procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Services at (202)
565-1592 or refer to the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations
at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be
directed to the Board's Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) at
(202) 565-1545. [TDD for the hearing impaired is available at (202)
565-1695.]
An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement
(EIS), if necessary) prepared by SEA will be served upon all parties of
record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its
preparation. Other interested persons may contact SEA to obtain a copy
of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will
be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The
deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be within
30 days of its service.
Board decisions and notices are available on our website at
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''
Decided: May 21, 1999.
By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-13546 Filed 5-26-99; 8:45 am]
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