[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28918-28919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13933]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Docket No. AB-318 (Sub-No. 4X)]
Louisiana and Delta Railroad, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--In
Lafourche and Assumption Parishes, LA
On May 8, 1997, Louisiana and Delta Railroad, Inc. (Louisiana and
Delta), 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.
10903-04 1 to abandon a line of railroad known as the
Napoleonville Branch. This line extends from milepost 1.0, located at
or near Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, LA, to milepost 15.28, located at
or near Supreme, Assumption Parish, LA, for a distance of 14.28 miles.
The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 70301, 70302, 70372,
and 70390.
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\1\ While Louisiana and Delta's petition recites that exemption
is sought from the provisions of section 10904, as well as section
10903, the petition offers no basis for an exemption from the offer
of financial assistance provisions of section 10904.
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The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any
documentation in the railroad's possession will be made available
promptly to those requesting it. The interests of the employees will be
protected by Oregon Short Line R. Co.--Abandonment--Goshen, 360 I.C.C.
91 (1979).
By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be
issued within 90 days (by August 26, 1997.)
Any offer of financial assistance 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 of financial assistance must be
accompanied by the filing fee, which currently is set at $900. 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 and any request for trail use/rail
banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than June 17,
1997.2 Each trail use request must be accompanied by a $150
filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27).
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\2\ The City of Thibodaux, LA has requested a public use
condition and interim trail use/rail banking. Its request is
supported by the Governor of Louisiana.
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All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No.
AB-318 (Sub-No. 4X) 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) Eric M. Hocky or Sebastian Ferrer,
Gollatz, Griffin & Ewing, P.C., 213 West Miner Street, P.O. Box 796,
West Chester, PA 19381-0796.
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
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hearing impaired is available at (202) 565-1695.]
An environmental assessment (EA) (or, if necessary, an
environmental impact statement (EIS)) prepared by SEA will be served on
all parties of record and on any agencies or other persons who
commented during its preparation. Any other persons who would like to
obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS) may contact SEA. EAs in these
abandonment proceedings normally will be available within 60 days from
the filing of the petition. The deadline for submission of comments on
the EA will generally be within 30 days of its service.
Decided: May 15, 1997.
By the Board, Vernon A. Williams, Secretary.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-13933 Filed 5-27-97; 8:45 am]
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