Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.-Abandonment Exemption-in Aroostook County, ME, 21425 [2011-9029]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 73 / Friday, April 15, 2011 / Notices Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118 (c)(1) and 49 CFR 1.53. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 8, 2011. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 2011–9226 Filed 4–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. AB 1043 (Sub-No. 2X)] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.—Abandonment Exemption—in Aroostook County, ME On March 28, 2011, Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd. (MMA) filed with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a .4-mile rail line extending between milepost V 23.72 at Bridge Street and milepost V 24.12 at Main Street, in Van Buren, Aroostook County, Me. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 04785. In addition to an exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903, MMA seeks exemption from 49 U.S.C. 10904 (offer of financial assistance (OFA) procedures) and 49 U.S.C. 10905 (public use conditions). MMA also seeks relief from the trail use provisions of the Board’s regulations at 49 CFR 1152.29. In support, MMA states that, upon receipt of abandonment authority, it plans to sell the .4-mile rail line and its transloading yard to the United States General Services Administration (GSA). In turn, GSA plans to use the property, together with other property that GSA has acquired, to construct a new land port of entry facility for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency. MMA also seeks expedited action in this proceeding. These requests will be addressed in the final decision. The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in MMA’s possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad– Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by July 15, 2011. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:58 Apr 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 Any OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,500 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than May 5, 2011. Each trail use request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27). All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 1043 (SubNo. 2X), and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001; and (2) James E. Howard, 1 Thompson Square, Suite 201, Charlestown, MA 02129. Replies to MMA’s petition are due on or before May 5, 2011. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer to the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR pt. 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245–0305. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339. An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement (EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its preparation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be within 30 days of its service. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘www.stb.dot.gov.’’ Decided: April 8, 2011. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2011–9029 Filed 4–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21425 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35478] Rocky Mountain Railcar and Repair, Inc.—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Line of Railroad in Tooele County, UT Rocky Mountain Railcar and Repair, Inc. (Rocky Mountain), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire from Utah Industrial Depot and operate 11.5 miles of rail line, located inside an existing industrial facility in Tooele County, Utah.1 The rail line includes a spur that connects to the Union Pacific Railroad Company main line. According to Rocky Mountain, the transaction is expected to be consummated on or after September 28, 2011 (180 days after the exemption was filed); this is after the May 1, 2011 effective date of the exemption (30 days after the exemption was filed). Rocky Mountain certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in Rocky Mountain becoming a Class II or Class I rail carrier. Rocky Mountain further certifies that its projected annual revenues upon becoming a Class III carrier will not exceed $5 million. 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. Petitions to stay must be filed no later than April 22, 2011 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35478, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Trent D. Stirling, Rocky Mountain Railcar and Repair, Inc., 1485 W. James Way, Tooele, UT 84074. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘www.stb.dot.gov.’’ Decided: April 12, 2011. 1 Rocky Mountain states that it currently operates a railcar repair facility, but that it seeks to become a common carrier. E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 73 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 21425]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-9029]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[Docket No. AB 1043 (Sub-No. 2X)]


Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd.--Abandonment Exemption--
in Aroostook County, ME

    On March 28, 2011, Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, Ltd. (MMA) 
filed with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 
U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to 
abandon a .4-mile rail line extending between milepost V 23.72 at 
Bridge Street and milepost V 24.12 at Main Street, in Van Buren, 
Aroostook County, Me. The line traverses United States Postal Service 
Zip Code 04785.
    In addition to an exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903, 
MMA seeks exemption from 49 U.S.C. 10904 (offer of financial assistance 
(OFA) procedures) and 49 U.S.C. 10905 (public use conditions). MMA also 
seeks relief from the trail use provisions of the Board's regulations 
at 49 CFR 1152.29. In support, MMA states that, upon receipt of 
abandonment authority, it plans to sell the .4-mile rail line and its 
transloading yard to the United States General Services Administration 
(GSA). In turn, GSA plans to use the property, together with other 
property that GSA has acquired, to construct a new land port of entry 
facility for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency. MMA also 
seeks expedited action in this proceeding. These requests will be 
addressed in the final decision.
    The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any 
documentation in MMA's possession will be made available promptly to 
those requesting it.
    The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the 
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad-Abandonment Portion 
Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, 
Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption 
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be 
issued by July 15, 2011.
    Any OFA under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 
days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. 
Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,500 filing fee. See 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(25).
    All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment 
of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for 
other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public 
use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 
49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than May 5, 2011. Each trail use 
request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(27).
    All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 
1043 (Sub-No. 2X), and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) James E. 
Howard, 1 Thompson Square, Suite 201, Charlestown, MA 02129. Replies to 
MMA's petition are due on or before May 5, 2011.
    Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment 
procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Assistance, 
Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245-0238 or refer to the 
full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR pt. 1152. 
Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the 
Board's Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245-0305. 
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
    An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement 
(EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of 
record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its 
preparation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy 
of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will 
be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The 
deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be within 
30 days of its service.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at 
``www.stb.dot.gov.''

    Decided: April 8, 2011.
    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2011-9029 Filed 4-14-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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