Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.-Acquisition Exemption-The South Western Rail Road Company and Central of Georgia Railroad Company, 67707 [E6-19690]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 22, 2006 / Notices is identified by Filing ID No. 218058 and Docket No. FD_34117_0. If you wish to submit written environmental comments, please provide SEA with a signed original. Environmental comments may also be filed electronically on the Board’s Web site, https://www.stb.dot.gov, by clicking on the ‘‘E-FILING’’ link. Please refer to STB Finance Docket No. 34177 in all correspondence, including e-filings, to the Board in this proceeding. Written comments are due to SEA by December 11, 2006, and should be sent to the following address: Finance Docket No. 34177, Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. Please write the following in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope: Environmental Filing. Any questions or requests for additional information about the Board’s environmental review process should be directed to Victoria Rutson of the Board’s Section of Environmental Analysis at (202) 565–1545. By the Board, Victoria Rutson, Chief, Section of Environmental Analysis. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–19808 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transaction will not result in GSWR’s becoming a Class II or Class I rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million. The transaction was expected to be consummated on or shortly after November 8, 2006. If the notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34949, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Karl Morell, Of Counsel, Ball Janik LLP, 1455 F Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: November 15, 2006. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–19690 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P Surface Transportation Board 67707 HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI. Incorporated In: Pennsylvania. Federal bond-approving officers should annotate their reference copies of the Treasury Circular 570 (‘‘Circular’’), 2006 Revision, to reflect this addition. Certificates of Authority expire on June 30th each year, unless revoked prior to that data. The Certificates are subject to subsequent annual renewal as long as the companies remain qualified (see 31 CFR part 223). A list of qualified companies is published annually as of July 1 in the Circular, which outlines details as to underwriting limitations, areas in which companies are licensed to transact surety business, and other information. The Circular may be viewed and downloaded through the Internet at https://www.fms.treas.gov/c570. Questions concerning this Notice may be directed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Surety Bond Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Room 6F01, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Dated: November 9, 2006. Vivian L. Cooper, Director, Financial Accounting and Services Division, Financial Management Service. [FR Doc. 06–9327 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–35–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.— Acquisition Exemption—The South Western Rail Road Company and Central of Georgia Railroad Company pwalker on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES [STB Finance Docket No. 34949] Fiscal Service DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company Fiscal Service Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire (by purchase) pursuant to an agreement entered into with Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) portions of a rail line from two NSR subsidiaries: (1) The South Western Rail Road Company, extending between milepost H–275.00, at Smithville, GA, and milepost H– 339.00, at Eufaula, AL; and (2) Central of Georgia Railroad Company, extending between milepost H–333.59 (which equates to milepost L–333.59), at Eufaula, and milepost L–349.00 near White Oak, AL. The total distance of the rail line to be purchased by GSWR is 79.41 miles. GSWR has been leasing and operating the rail line from NSR and will continue as the operator after it purchases the line. GSWR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:25 Nov 21, 2006 Jkt 211001 Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is Supplement No. 5 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2006 Revision, published June 30, 2006, at 71 FR 37694. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Surety Bond Branch at (202) 874–6850. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Certificate of Authority as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds is hereby issued under 31 U.S.C. 9305 to the following company: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company (NAIC #18058). Business Address: One Bala Plaza, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004. Phone: (610) 617–7900 x7680. Underwriting Limitation b/: $59,578,000. Surety Licenses c/: AL, AK, CA, CO, DE, DC, PO 00000 Frm 00167 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Fee Schedule for the Transfer of U.S. Treasury Book-Entry Securities Held on the National Book-Entry System Bureau of the Public Debt, Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury is announcing a new fee schedule for the transfer of book-entry securities maintained on the National Book-Entry System (NBES). This fee schedule will take effect on January 2, 2007. The basic fee for the transfer of a Treasury book-entry security will increase from $.22 to $.26. The Federal Reserve funds movement fee will increase from $.04 to $.05, resulting in a combined fee of $.31 for each Treasury securities transfer. In addition to the basic fee, off-line transfers have a surcharge. The surcharge for an off-line Treasury book- E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 67707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19690]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 34949]


Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.--Acquisition Exemption--The 
South Western Rail Road Company and Central of Georgia Railroad Company

    Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR), a Class III rail 
carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 
to acquire (by purchase) pursuant to an agreement entered into with 
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) portions of a rail line from two 
NSR subsidiaries: (1) The South Western Rail Road Company, extending 
between milepost H-275.00, at Smithville, GA, and milepost H-339.00, at 
Eufaula, AL; and (2) Central of Georgia Railroad Company, extending 
between milepost H-333.59 (which equates to milepost L-333.59), at 
Eufaula, and milepost L-349.00 near White Oak, AL. The total distance 
of the rail line to be purchased by GSWR is 79.41 miles. GSWR has been 
leasing and operating the rail line from NSR and will continue as the 
operator after it purchases the line.
    GSWR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of 
this transaction will not result in GSWR's becoming a Class II or Class 
I rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual 
revenues will not exceed $5 million.
    The transaction was expected to be consummated on or shortly after 
November 8, 2006.
    If the notice contains false or misleading information, the 
exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 
U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to 
revoke will not automatically stay the transaction.
    An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 34949, must be filed with the Surface Transportation 
Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one 
copy of each pleading must be served on Karl Morell, Of Counsel, Ball 
Janik LLP, 1455 F Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at http:/
/www.stb.dot.gov.

    Decided: November 15, 2006.

    By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-19690 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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