[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 116 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 32607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15451]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 33749
(Sub-No. 1)]
Union Pacific Railroad Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--The
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of exemption.
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SUMMARY: The Board, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, exempts the trackage rights
described in STB Finance Docket No. 33749 \1\ to permit the trackage
rights to expire on August 28, 1999.
\1\ On May 21, 1999, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) filed a
notice of exemption under the Board's class exemption procedures at
49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). The notice covered the agreement by The
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) to grant
temporary overhead rights to UP over BNSF's rail line known as the
Madill Subdivision between Carrollton, TX, BNSF milepost 700.17, and
South Joe, TX, BNSF milepost 633.0, a total distance of
approximately 67.5 miles. See Union Pacific Railroad Company--
Trackage Rights Exemption--The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 33749 (STB served June 1,
1999). The trackage rights operations under the exemption became
effective on May 28, 1999, 7 days after the verified notice was
filed, and are subject to standard labor protective conditions. The
exemption is scheduled to be consummated on or shortly after June
21, 1999. The trackage rights agreement is scheduled to expire
August 28, 1999.
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DATES: This exemption is effective on July 17, 1999. Petitions to
reopen must be filed by July 7, 1999.
ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB
Finance Docket No. 33749 (Sub-No. 1) must be filed with the Surface
Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925
K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of all
pleadings must be served on petitioner's representative, Joseph D.
Anthofer, Esq., 1416 Dodge Street, #830, Omaha, NE 68179.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 565-1600.
[TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 565-1695.]
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., Suite 210, 1925
K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 289-4357.
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services
(202) 565-1695.]
Board decisions and notices are available on our website at
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''
Decided: June 9, 1999.
By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn and
Commissioner Burkes.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-15451 Filed 6-16-99; 8:45 am]
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