Iowa Northern Railway Company-Acquisition Exemption-D&W Railroad, LLC, 34273-34274 [2020-12045]

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[FR Doc. 2020–11965 Filed 6–2–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36404] Iowa Northern Railway Company— Acquisition Exemption—D&W Railroad, LLC Iowa Northern Railway Company (Iowa Northern), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from D&W Railroad, LLC (D&W) approximately 23.40 miles of rail line, as follows: (i) The rail line from milepost 332.0 at Dewar, Iowa, to milepost 354.5 (end of line), including the most easterly rail line and right of way, known as the Main Line, which is located adjacent to the Oelwein Yard in Oelwein, Iowa, (ii) the rail line from milepost 245.58 to milepost 245.0 at Oelwein, and (iii) the rail line that comprises 0.32 miles of wye track at Oelwein that connects the so-called ‘‘East Leg’’ track to the Main Line track (collectively, the Line). The verified notice states that Iowa Northern has been serving as the operator on the Line since September 2003. See also Iowa N. Ry.—Operation E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1 34274 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 107 / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 / Notices Exemption—Rail Lines of D&W R.R., FD 34402 (STB served Oct. 8, 2003). Under the parties’ Asset Purchase Agreement, ownership of the Line will transfer to Iowa Northern, who will continue to operate and provide all rail common carrier service to shippers on the Line after the exemption becomes effective. Iowa Northern certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million annually. Iowa Northern further certifies that the acquisition does not involve an interchange commitment. The transaction may be consummated on or after June 17, 2020, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was filed).1 If the verified 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 June 10, 2020 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36404, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Iowa Northern’s representative: T. Scott Bannister, Iowa Northern Railway Company, 201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50701. Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: May 28, 2020. By the Board, Allison C. Davis, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clarence Clerk. [FR Doc. 2020–12045 Filed 6–2–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD lotter on DSK9F5VC42PROD with NOTICES Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association (WB20–23—5/28/20) for permission to use select data from the Board’s 1990– 2018 Unmasked Carload Waybill Samples. A copy of this request may be 1 Iowa Northern supplemented its verified notice on May 18, 2020, which therefore will be considered the filing date for the purpose of calculating the effective date of the exemption. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jun 02, 2020 Jkt 250001 obtained from the Board’s website under docket no. WB20–23. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Alexander Dusenberry, (202) 245–0319. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2020–11989 Filed 6–2–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket Number USTR–2020–0021] Request for Comments Concerning the Extension of Particular Exclusions Granted Under the September 2019 Product Exclusion Notice From the $34 Billion Action Pursuant to Section 301: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: Effective July 6, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative imposed additional duties on goods of China with an annual trade value of approximately $34 billion as part of the action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The U.S. Trade Representative initiated the exclusion process in July 2018 and has granted multiple sets of exclusions. He granted the seventh set of exclusions in September 2019, which are scheduled to expire on September 20, 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative has decided to consider a possible extension for up to 12 months of particular exclusions granted in September 2019. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) invites public comment on whether to extend particular exclusions. DATES: June 8, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. ET: The public docket on the web portal at https://comments.USTR.gov will open for parties to submit comments on the possible extension of particular exclusions. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 July 7, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET: To be assured of consideration, submit written comments on the public docket by this deadline. ADDRESSES: You must submit all comments through the online portal: https://comments.USTR.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Associate General Counsel Philip Butler or Assistant General Counsel Benjamin Allen at (202) 395–5725. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background For background on the proceedings in this investigation, please see prior notices including 82 FR 40213 (August 23, 2017), 83 FR 14906 (April 6, 2018), 83 FR 28710 (June 20, 2018), 83 FR 33608 (July 17, 2018) 83 FR 38760 (August 7, 2018), 83 FR 40823 (August 16, 2018), 83 FR 47974 (September 21, 2018), 83 FR 65198 (December 19, 2018), 84 FR 67463 (December 28, 2018), 84 FR 7966 (March 5, 2019), 84 FR 11152 (March 25, 2019), 84 FR 16310 (April 18, 2019), 84 FR 21389 (May 14, 2019), 84 FR 25895 (June 4, 2019), 84 FR 32821 (July 9, 2019), 84 FR 49564 (September 20, 2019), 84 FR 52567 (October 2, 2019), 84 FR 69016 (December 17, 2019), 84 FR 70616 (December 23, 2019), 85 FR 7816 (February 11, 2020), 85 FR 15849 (March 19, 2020), 85 FR 20332 (April 10, 2020), 85 FR 28692 (May 13, 2020), and 85 FR 29503 (May 15, 2020). Effective July 6, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative imposed additional 25 percent duties on goods of China classified in 818 eight-digit subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), with an approximate annual trade value of $34 billion. See 83 FR 28710. The U.S. Trade Representative’s determination included a decision to establish a process by which U.S. stakeholders could request exclusion of particular products classified within an eight-digit HTSUS subheading covered by the $34 billion action from the additional duties. The U.S. Trade Representative issued a notice setting out the process for product exclusions, and opened a public docket. See 83 FR 32181 (July 11 notice). The July 11 notice required submission of requests for exclusion from the $34 billion action no later than October 9, 2018, and noted that the U.S. Trade Representative periodically would announce decisions. The U.S. Trade Representative has granted multiple sets of exclusions. He granted the seventh set of exclusions in September 2019, which are scheduled to expire on September 20, 2020. See 84 E:\FR\FM\03JNN1.SGM 03JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 3, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34273-34274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12045]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36404]


Iowa Northern Railway Company--Acquisition Exemption--D&W 
Railroad, LLC

    Iowa Northern Railway Company (Iowa Northern), a Class III rail 
carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 
to acquire from D&W Railroad, LLC (D&W) approximately 23.40 miles of 
rail line, as follows: (i) The rail line from milepost 332.0 at Dewar, 
Iowa, to milepost 354.5 (end of line), including the most easterly rail 
line and right of way, known as the Main Line, which is located 
adjacent to the Oelwein Yard in Oelwein, Iowa, (ii) the rail line from 
milepost 245.58 to milepost 245.0 at Oelwein, and (iii) the rail line 
that comprises 0.32 miles of wye track at Oelwein that connects the so-
called ``East Leg'' track to the Main Line track (collectively, the 
Line).
    The verified notice states that Iowa Northern has been serving as 
the operator on the Line since September 2003. See also Iowa N. Ry.--
Operation

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Exemption--Rail Lines of D&W R.R., FD 34402 (STB served Oct. 8, 2003). 
Under the parties' Asset Purchase Agreement, ownership of the Line will 
transfer to Iowa Northern, who will continue to operate and provide all 
rail common carrier service to shippers on the Line after the exemption 
becomes effective.
    Iowa Northern certifies that its projected annual revenues as a 
result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it 
as a Class III rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million annually. 
Iowa Northern further certifies that the acquisition does not involve 
an interchange commitment.
    The transaction may be consummated on or after June 17, 2020, the 
effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was 
filed).\1\
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    \1\ Iowa Northern supplemented its verified notice on May 18, 
2020, which therefore will be considered the filing date for the 
purpose of calculating the effective date of the exemption.
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    If the verified 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 June 10, 2020 
(at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36404, must be filed with 
the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing or in writing 
addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a 
copy of each pleading must be served on Iowa Northern's representative: 
T. Scott Bannister, Iowa Northern Railway Company, 201 Tower Park 
Drive, Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50701.
    Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.

    Decided: May 28, 2020.

    By the Board, Allison C. Davis, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clarence Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2020-12045 Filed 6-2-20; 8:45 am]
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