BNSF Railway Company-Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption-Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1118-1119 [E9-31405]

Download as PDF pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 1118 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 5 / Friday, January 8, 2010 / Notices Mercedes Benz S–Class passenger cars manufactured before September 1, 2006 are identical to their U.S. certified counterparts with respect to compliance with Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 109 New Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Passenger Car Brake Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head Restraints, 204 Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating Systems, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 301 Fuel System Integrity, and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials. 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Notice of final action on the petition will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated below. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8. Issued on: January 4, 2010. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2010–56 Filed 1–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from Laroe Winn Moerman & Donovan on behalf of plaintiffs in connection with the antitrust litigation pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia captioned In re RAIL FREIGHT FUEL SURCHARGE ANTITRUST LITIGATION, MDL Docket No. 1869 (WB10–015–12/17/09), for permission to use certain data from the Board’s 1985 through 2008 Carload PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Waybill Samples. 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[FR Doc. 2010–85 Filed 1–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 35340] BNSF Railway Company—Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption—Union Pacific Railroad Company Pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement dated December 17, 2009, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has agreed to grant temporary nonexclusive overhead trackage rights to BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) over UP lines extending between: (1) UP milepost 93.2 at Stockton, CA, on UP’s Oakland Subdivision, and UP milepost 219.4 at Elsey, CA, on UP’s Canyon Subdivision, a distance of approximately 126.2 miles; and (2) UP milepost 219.4 at Elsey, CA, and UP milepost 280.7 at Keddie, CA, on UP’s Canyon Subdivision, a distance of 61.3 miles. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on January 22, 2010, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the exemption is filed). The nonexclusive overhead trackage rights will permit BNSF to handle ballast trains of company material for use in the maintenance of BNSF’s tracks. The trackage rights are temporary in nature and are for a period from January 22, 2010 through December 10, 2010. As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk and Western Ry. Co.—Trackage Rights—BN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.—Lease and Operate, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980), and any E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 5 / Friday, January 8, 2010 / Notices employee affected by the discontinuance of those trackage rights will be protected by the conditions set out in Oregon Short Line R. Co.— Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8). 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 effectiveness of the exemption. Stay petitions must be filed by January 15, 2010 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 35340, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Adrian L. Steel, Jr., Mayer Brown LLP, 1999 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006– 1101. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: December 31, 2009. By the Board, Joseph H. Dettmar, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Submit written comments on the collection of information through https://www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– New (Supplier)’’ in any correspondence. [OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA Form 10– 0476)] ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, fax (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (Supplier).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Supplier Perception Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (Supplier). Type of Review: New collection. 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[FR Doc. 2010–121 Filed 1–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection (Survey of Appropriate and Timely Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases) Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before February 8, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov; or to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– New (VA Form 10–0476)’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461– 7485, fax (202) 273–0443 or e-mail denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–New (VA Form 10–0476).’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Titles: a. Survey of Appropriate and Timely Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases (Leishmaniasis), VA Form 10–0476. b. Survey of Appropriate and Timely Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases (Malaria), VA Form 10–0476a. OMB Control Number: 2900–New (VA Form 10–0476). Type of Review: New collection. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1118-1119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-31405]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 35340]


BNSF Railway Company--Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption--Union 
Pacific Railroad Company

    Pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement dated December 17, 
2009, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has agreed to grant temporary 
nonexclusive overhead trackage rights to BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) 
over UP lines extending between: (1) UP milepost 93.2 at Stockton, CA, 
on UP's Oakland Subdivision, and UP milepost 219.4 at Elsey, CA, on 
UP's Canyon Subdivision, a distance of approximately 126.2 miles; and 
(2) UP milepost 219.4 at Elsey, CA, and UP milepost 280.7 at Keddie, 
CA, on UP's Canyon Subdivision, a distance of 61.3 miles.
    The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on January 22, 2010, 
the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the exemption is 
filed).
    The nonexclusive overhead trackage rights will permit BNSF to 
handle ballast trains of company material for use in the maintenance of 
BNSF's tracks. The trackage rights are temporary in nature and are for 
a period from January 22, 2010 through December 10, 2010.
    As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the 
trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk 
and Western Ry. Co.--Trackage Rights--BN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as 
modified in Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.--Lease and Operate, 360 I.C.C. 
653 (1980), and any

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employee affected by the discontinuance of those trackage rights will 
be protected by the conditions set out in Oregon Short Line R. Co.--
Abandonment--Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    This notice is filed under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8). 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 effectiveness of the exemption. Stay petitions 
must be filed by January 15, 2010 (at least 7 days before the exemption 
becomes effective).
    An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 35340, must be filed with the Surface Transportation 
Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a 
copy of each pleading must be served on Adrian L. Steel, Jr., Mayer 
Brown LLP, 1999 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006-1101.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https://www.stb.dot.gov.

    Decided: December 31, 2009.

    By the Board, Joseph H. Dettmar, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. E9-31405 Filed 1-7-10; 8:45 am]
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