Midland Railroad, LLC-Acquisition and Change in Operator Exemption-Midland Historical Railway Association, 56740 [2022-19893]

Download as PDF 56740 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 178 / Thursday, September 15, 2022 / Notices this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including by the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this notice will be part of the public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including any personal information you provide, will be available for public review. Abstract of proposed collection: Pursuant to ITAR § 120.4, a person, as defined by ITAR § 120.14, may request a written determination from the Department of State stating whether a particular article or defense service is covered by the United States Munitions List (USML). Form DS–4076 is the means by which respondents may submit this request. Information submitted via DS–4076 will be shared with the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and other USG agencies, as needed, during the commodity jurisdiction process. Determinations will be made on a caseby-case basis based on the commodity’s form, fit, function, and performance capability. Methodology: Respondents must generally submit the DS–4076 electronically through DDTC’s electronic system. Respondents may access the DS–4076 on DDTC’s website, www.pmddtc.state.gov, under ‘‘Commodity Jurisdictions (CJs).’’ Respondents who are unable to access DDTC’s website may mail a signed DS– 4076, along with a brief cover letter explaining their inability to file the electronic DS–4076, to the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, 2401 E St. NW, Suite H1304, Washington, DC 20522. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Michael F. Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2022–19695 Filed 9–14–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Sep 14, 2022 Jkt 256001 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36640] Midland Railroad, LLC-Acquisition and Change in Operator ExemptionMidland Historical Railway Association Midland Railroad LLC (MRR), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire and operate as a common carrier over 11.09 miles of rail line owned by the Midland Historical Railway Association (MHRA) between milepost 14.95 near Baldwin City, Kan., and milepost 26.04 at Ottawa, Kan. (the Line).1 According to the verified notice, MRR and MHRA have reached an agreement pursuant to which MRR will acquire the Line and, upon consummation of the acquisition transaction, replace Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad d/b/a the Baldwin City & Southern Railroad Company (BC&S) as the common carrier service provider on the Line. The verified notice indicates that MHRA controls BC&S and that BC&S does not object to the proposed transaction by which it would be replaced by MRR as operator on the Line. MRR certifies that the agreement governing the proposed transaction does not have an interchange commitment. MRR further certifies that its projected annual revenues resulting from the transaction will not exceed $5 million and will not result in MRR’s becoming a Class I or Class II rail carrier. Under 49 CFR 1150.32(b), a change in operator requires that notice be given to shippers. MRR states that there are currently no customers on the Line, and accordingly, no shippers to notify of the transaction. The earliest this transaction may be consummated is September 29, 2022. MRR states that it expects to consummate its acquisition of, and commence common carrier operations over, the Line on or after that date. 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 for stay must 1 MMR identifies a discrepancy between the owner of the Line named in the verified notice here and the owner identified in Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad—Operation Exemption— Midland Railway, FD 36300 (STB served Aug. 21, 2019). MMR states that its investigation into the matter indicates that the owner of the Line at the time of the 2019 exemption was MHRA and that it has found no record of a ‘‘Midland Railway Company’’ as an owner of the Line (or even as a distinct corporate entity). PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be filed no later than September 22, 2022 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36640, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing on the Board’s website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on MRR’s representative, Robert A. Wimbish, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606. According to MRR, this action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic preservation reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b). Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: September 8, 2022. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Stefan Rice, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2022–19893 Filed 9–14–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold a meeting on October 3 and 4, 2022, regarding regional energy related issues in the Tennessee Valley. DATES: The meeting will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at TVA’s Missionary Ridge Building on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET and Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. RERC members are invited to attend the meeting in person. The public is invited to view the meeting virtually or attend in person. Health and safety protocols may be required for those who attend in-person as TVA is following CDC guidance on masking and social distancing. A 1-hour public listening session for the public to present comments virtually or in person will be held October 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET. A link and instructions to view the meeting will be posted one week prior on TVA’s RERC website at www.tva.gov/ rerc. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at TVA’s Missionary Ridge Auditorium at SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 178 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 56740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19893]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36640]


Midland Railroad, LLC-Acquisition and Change in Operator 
Exemption-Midland Historical Railway Association

    Midland Railroad LLC (MRR), a noncarrier, has filed a verified 
notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire and operate as a 
common carrier over 11.09 miles of rail line owned by the Midland 
Historical Railway Association (MHRA) between milepost 14.95 near 
Baldwin City, Kan., and milepost 26.04 at Ottawa, Kan. (the Line).\1\
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    \1\ MMR identifies a discrepancy between the owner of the Line 
named in the verified notice here and the owner identified in 
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad--Operation Exemption--
Midland Railway, FD 36300 (STB served Aug. 21, 2019). MMR states 
that its investigation into the matter indicates that the owner of 
the Line at the time of the 2019 exemption was MHRA and that it has 
found no record of a ``Midland Railway Company'' as an owner of the 
Line (or even as a distinct corporate entity).
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    According to the verified notice, MRR and MHRA have reached an 
agreement pursuant to which MRR will acquire the Line and, upon 
consummation of the acquisition transaction, replace Leavenworth, 
Lawrence & Galveston Railroad d/b/a the Baldwin City & Southern 
Railroad Company (BC&S) as the common carrier service provider on the 
Line. The verified notice indicates that MHRA controls BC&S and that 
BC&S does not object to the proposed transaction by which it would be 
replaced by MRR as operator on the Line.
    MRR certifies that the agreement governing the proposed transaction 
does not have an interchange commitment. MRR further certifies that its 
projected annual revenues resulting from the transaction will not 
exceed $5 million and will not result in MRR's becoming a Class I or 
Class II rail carrier. Under 49 CFR 1150.32(b), a change in operator 
requires that notice be given to shippers. MRR states that there are 
currently no customers on the Line, and accordingly, no shippers to 
notify of the transaction.
    The earliest this transaction may be consummated is September 29, 
2022. MRR states that it expects to consummate its acquisition of, and 
commence common carrier operations over, the Line on or after that 
date.
    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 for stay must be filed no later than September 22, 
2022 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36640, must be filed with 
the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing on the Board's 
website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 
20423-0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on 
MRR's representative, Robert A. Wimbish, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 
North Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606.
    According to MRR, this action is categorically excluded from 
environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic 
preservation reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b).
    Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.

    Decided: September 8, 2022.

    By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Stefan Rice,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2022-19893 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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