[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 20550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11315]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board 1
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\1\ The ICC Termination Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-88, 109
Stat. 803 (the Act), which was enacted on December 29, 1995, and
took effect on January 1, 1996, abolished the Interstate Commerce
Commission and transferred certain functions to the Surface
Transportation Board (Board). This notice relates to functions that
are subject to Board jurisdiction pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11323.
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[STB Finance Docket No. 32857]
Burlington Northern Railroad Company--Lease Exemption-- Union
Pacific Railroad Company
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of exemption.
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SUMMARY: The Board exempts under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior
approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 the lease by Burlington
Northern Railroad Company of Union Pacific Railroad Company's 1.0-mile
line of railroad from milepost 32.0 to milepost 33.0, at Valmont, CO,
subject to standard employee protective conditions.
DATES: This exemption is effective on June 6, 1996. Petitions to stay
must be filed by May 17, 1996. Petitions to reopen must be filed by May
28, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Send pleadings referring to STB Finance Docket No. 32857 to:
(1) Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control
Branch, 1201 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20423; and (2)
Michael E. Roper, 3800 Continental Plaza, 777 Main Street, Fort Worth,
TX 76102-5384.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 927-5610. [TDD for
the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.]
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: DC NEWS & DATA, INC., Room 2229, 1201
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20423. Telephone: (202) 289-
4357/4359. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through
TDD services (202) 927-5721.]
Decided: April 23, 1996.
By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Simmons, and
Commissioner Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-11315 Filed 5-6-96; 8:45 am]
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