New Jersey Transit Corporation-Acquisition Exemption-Consolidated Rail Corporation in the County of Middlesex, N.J., 26338 [2018-12130]
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As a condition to this exemption, any
employees affected by the acquisition of
the trackage rights will be protected by
the conditions imposed in Norfolk &
Western Railway—Trackage Rights—
Burlington Northern, Inc., 354 I.C.C. 605
(1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast
Railway—Lease & Operate—California
Western Railroad, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980).
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 for stay must
be filed no later than June 13, 2018 (at
least seven days before the exemption
becomes effective).
An original and 10 copies of all
pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD
36198, 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 Thomas J. Litwiler,
Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker
Drive, Suite 920, Chicago, IL 60606.
According to NOPB Corp., this action
is categorically excluded from
environmental review under 49 CFR
1105.6(c).
Board decisions and notices are
available on our website at
WWW.STB.GOV.
Decided: June 1, 2018.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2018–12190 Filed 6–5–18; 8:45 am]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. FD 36195]
New Jersey Transit Corporation—
Acquisition Exemption—Consolidated
Rail Corporation in the County of
Middlesex, N.J.
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The New Jersey Transit Corporation
(NJ Transit), a noncarrier, has filed a
verified notice of exemption under 49
CFR 1150.31 to acquire from
Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail)
an approximately 3.3-mile portion of the
property commonly known as the Delco
served Mar. 21, 2014) (noting that the authority for
a continuance in control exemption under 49 CFR
1180.2(d)(2) would be effective prospectively only);
see also Kan. City S. Lines, Inc.—Corp. Family
Transaction Exemption—KCS Transp. Co., FD
33510, slip op. at 1 n.1 (STB served Dec. 10, 1997)
(‘‘no class exemption provides for retroactive
application’’). Accordingly, the authority will be
effective prospectively only.
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Industrial Lead in Middlesex County,
N.J., from milepost 33.1 to milepost 36.4
(the Line). NJ Transit states that, under
the proposed transaction, Conrail would
transfer to NJ Transit the real property
and railroad fixtures associated with the
Line. According to NJ Transit, Conrail
will retain an exclusive operating
easement to continue to provide freight
rail service over the Line.1
NJ Transit states that, pursuant to a
1984 trackage rights agreement (1984
Agreement), it and Conrail have jointly
used the Line for many years.2 NJ
Transit claims that its proposed
acquisition will not affect or impair
Conrail’s ability to provide freight
service to existing or future shippers.
According to NJ Transit, it is acquiring
the property to provide commuter rail
service and is not acquiring any right or
obligation to provide freight service on
the Line. NJ Transit also states that the
agreements underlying the acquisition
do not contain any provisions that
would limit interchange with a thirdparty connecting carrier.
NJ Transit certifies that, because it
will not conduct any rail carrier
operations on the Line, its projected
revenues from freight operations will
not result in the creation of a Class I or
Class II carrier.
NJ Transit states that it will
consummate the proposed transaction at
the conclusion of this exemption
proceeding. The earliest this transaction
may be consummated is June 20, 2018,
the effective date of the exemption (30
days after the verified notice of
exemption was filed).
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 for stay must
be filed no later than June 13, 2018 (at
least seven days before the exemption
becomes effective).
An original and 10 copies of all
pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD
36195, 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 Charles A. Spitulnik,
1 NJ Transit also filed a motion to dismiss the
notice of exemption on the grounds that the
transaction does not require authorization from the
Board. The motion to dismiss will be addressed in
a subsequent Board decision.
2 NJ Transit includes with its verified notice
excerpts from the 1984 Agreement. It also submits
documents implementing the current transaction
including an agreement supplementing the 1984
Agreement, a quitclaim deed, and an agreement of
sale.
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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP, 1001
Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800,
Washington, DC 20036.
Board decisions and notices are
available on our website at
WWW.STB.GOV.
Decided: May 30, 2018.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Brendetta Jones,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2018–12130 Filed 6–5–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2018–0024; Notice No.
2018–07]
Hazardous Materials Safety:
International Standards on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
AGENCY:
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018,
PHMSA will host two public meetings.
The first meeting—led by PHMSA—will
solicit public input on current proposals
and discuss potential new work items
for inclusion in the agenda of the 53rd
session of the United Nations SubCommittee of Experts on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG).
The second meeting—led by the
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)—will discuss
proposals in preparation for the 35th
session of the United Nations SubCommittee of Experts on the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals
(UNSCEGHS).
DATES: Both public meetings will take
place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
PHMSA Public Meeting: 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. EDT
OSHA Public Meeting: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
EDT
ADDRESSES: Both public meetings will
take place at DOT Headquarters, West
Building, Oklahoma City Conference
Room, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Steven Webb or Mr. Aaron Wiener,
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,
(202) 366–8553.
SUMMARY:
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. FD 36195]
New Jersey Transit Corporation--Acquisition Exemption--
Consolidated Rail Corporation in the County of Middlesex, N.J.
The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit), a noncarrier, has
filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire
from Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) an approximately 3.3-mile
portion of the property commonly known as the Delco Industrial Lead in
Middlesex County, N.J., from milepost 33.1 to milepost 36.4 (the Line).
NJ Transit states that, under the proposed transaction, Conrail would
transfer to NJ Transit the real property and railroad fixtures
associated with the Line. According to NJ Transit, Conrail will retain
an exclusive operating easement to continue to provide freight rail
service over the Line.\1\
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\1\ NJ Transit also filed a motion to dismiss the notice of
exemption on the grounds that the transaction does not require
authorization from the Board. The motion to dismiss will be
addressed in a subsequent Board decision.
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NJ Transit states that, pursuant to a 1984 trackage rights
agreement (1984 Agreement), it and Conrail have jointly used the Line
for many years.\2\ NJ Transit claims that its proposed acquisition will
not affect or impair Conrail's ability to provide freight service to
existing or future shippers. According to NJ Transit, it is acquiring
the property to provide commuter rail service and is not acquiring any
right or obligation to provide freight service on the Line. NJ Transit
also states that the agreements underlying the acquisition do not
contain any provisions that would limit interchange with a third-party
connecting carrier.
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\2\ NJ Transit includes with its verified notice excerpts from
the 1984 Agreement. It also submits documents implementing the
current transaction including an agreement supplementing the 1984
Agreement, a quitclaim deed, and an agreement of sale.
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NJ Transit certifies that, because it will not conduct any rail
carrier operations on the Line, its projected revenues from freight
operations will not result in the creation of a Class I or Class II
carrier.
NJ Transit states that it will consummate the proposed transaction
at the conclusion of this exemption proceeding. The earliest this
transaction may be consummated is June 20, 2018, the effective date of
the exemption (30 days after the verified notice of exemption was
filed).
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 for stay must be filed no later than June 13, 2018 (at least
seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No.
FD 36195, 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 Charles A. Spitulnik, Kaplan Kirsch &
Rockwell LLP, 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC
20036.
Board decisions and notices are available on our website at
WWW.STB.GOV.
Decided: May 30, 2018.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of
Proceedings.
Brendetta Jones,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2018-12130 Filed 6-5-18; 8:45 am]
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