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Here, NPR seeks authorization for a
lease from Soo of nearly 300 miles of
rail line in Minnesota and North Dakota
(the ‘‘Wheat Line’’). NPR has leased this
line since 1997 and now seeks a 20-year
renewal. According to the notice (and
further detailed in materials filed under
seal), the prospective lease includes ‘‘a
provision that would limit NPR’s future
interchange of Wheat Line traffic with a
third-party connecting carrier at any
location.’’ Notice of Exemption at 4
(emphasis added).
I have indicated my view that
interchange commitments should be
subject to a searching review by the
Board to determine whether they
comport with the statute under which
Board authorization is sought. See, e.g.,
Washington & Idaho Ry.—Lease and
Operation Exemption—BNSF Ry., FD
35370 (STB served Apr. 23, 2010)
(Mulvey, commenting). When the Board
adopted new disclosure rules regarding
interchange commitments in 2008, we
indicated that interchange commitments
that contain a total ban on interchange
with other carriers would be closely
scrutinized. Review of Rail Access and
Competition Issues—Renewed Petition
of the Western Coal Traffic League, EP
575, slip op. at 15 (STB served Oct. 30,
2007); Disclosure of Rail Interchange
Commitments, EP 575 (Sub-No. 1) (STB
served May 29, 2008). To fulfill that
commitment in this case, the Board
should have required a full application
(or individual petition for exemption),
so that the Board could analyze the
competitive impact of the interchange
commitment. In certain cases, the Board
has required more extensive procedures
in transactions that otherwise qualify for
the notice process but are deemed to be
controversial or non-routine. See, e.g.,
Northeast Interchange Ry.—Lease and
Operation Exemption—Line in Crotonon-Hudson, NY, FD 34734 (STB served
Nov. 18, 2005). Our failure to do so here
is disappointing, particularly given the
length of the leased line, the length of
the renewal period, and the fact that the
1997 Board decision authorizing the
original lease did not analyze the
interchange commitment. See Northern
Plains R.R.—Lease and Operation
Exemption—Certain Lines of Soo Line
R.R., FD 33324 (STB served Jan. 9,
1997).
It is time for the Board to build upon
its interchange commitment disclosure
rules by also disallowing utilization of
the class notice of exemption procedure
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for transactions that prohibit
interchange with third party carriers.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier
Registration Plan Board of Directors
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
AGENCY:
August 12, 2010, 12
noon to 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.
PLACE: This meeting will take place
telephonically. Any interested person
may call Mr. Avelino Gutierrez at (505)
827–4565 to receive the toll free number
and pass code needed to participate in
this meeting by telephone.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified
Carrier Registration Plan Board of
Directors (the Board) will continue its
work in developing and implementing
the Unified Carrier Registration Plan
and Agreement and to that end, may
consider matters properly before the
Board.
TIME AND DATE:
Mr.
Avelino Gutierrez, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Board of Directors at
(505) 827–4565.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Issued on: August 4, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and
Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2010 0071]
Requested Administrative Waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Invitation for public comments
on a requested administrative waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel
RAINDANCER.
AGENCY:
As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
as represented by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
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requirement of the coastwise laws under
certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by
MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is
listed below. The complete application
is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010–
0071 at https://www.regulations.gov.
Interested parties may comment on the
effect this action may have on U.S.
vessel builders or businesses in the U.S.
that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD
determines, in accordance with 46
U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations
at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April
30, 2003), that the issuance of the
waiver will have an unduly adverse
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a
business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in
that business, a waiver will not be
granted. Comments should refer to the
docket number of this notice and the
vessel name in order for MARAD to
properly consider the comments.
Comments should also state the
commenter’s interest in the waiver
application, and address the waiver
criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s
regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
September 7, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
docket number MARAD–2010–0071.
Written comments may be submitted by
hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also
send comments electronically via the
Internet at https://
www.regulations.govhttps://
smses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments
will become part of this docket and will
be available for inspection and copying
at the above address between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through
Friday, except federal holidays. An
electronic version of this document and
all documents entered into this docket
is available on the World Wide Web at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Room W21–203,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–5979.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
As described by the applicant the
intended service of the vessel
RAINDANCER is:
Intended Commercial Use of Vessel:
‘‘Chartered Trips for passengers.’’
Geographic Region: ‘‘California,
Florida, Puerto Rico.’’
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of
Directors
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
Time and Date: August 12, 2010, 12 noon to 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight
Time.
Place: This meeting will take place telephonically. Any interested
person may call Mr. Avelino Gutierrez at (505) 827-4565 to receive the
toll free number and pass code needed to participate in this meeting by
telephone.
Status: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board
of Directors (the Board) will continue its work in developing and
implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement and to
that end, may consider matters properly before the Board.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Avelino Gutierrez, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Board of Directors at (505) 827-4565.
Issued on: August 4, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-19590 Filed 8-4-10; 4:15 pm]
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