Grafton and Upton Railroad Company-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc., 15114-15115 [2023-04906]

Download as PDF 15114 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. This public meeting is part of the SPOG’s ongoing efforts to engage and collaborate with diverse communities and develop an implementation plan for integrating racial equity into U.S. government antitrafficking efforts and is meant to complement the SPOG’s prior request for written information (87 FR 7231) to provide members of the public with another way to share feedback with the U.S. government. The implementation plan will highlight the importance of an intersectional approach, as racism often compounds with other forms of discrimination to affect individuals’ vulnerability to human trafficking. 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Grafton and Upton Railroad Company (G&U), a Class III carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire by easement from CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), and to continue to operate, approximately 8.4 miles of rail line E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 47 / Friday, March 10, 2023 / Notices (known as the Milford Secondary) between milepost QVG 0 and milepost QVG 8.4 in Milford, Bellingham, and Franklin, Mass. (the Line).1 According to the verified notice, this proceeding is related to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority— Acquisition Exemption—CSX Transportation, Inc., Docket No. FD 36669. In that proceeding, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) filed a verified notice of exemption seeking authority to acquire the physical assets of the Line and another rail line from CSXT, subject to a permanent and exclusive freight common carrier service easement that will be retained by CSXT. See Mass. Bay Transp. Auth.—Acquis. Exemption— CSX Transp., Inc., Docket No. FD 36669, slip op. at 1–2 (STB served March 1, 2023).2 In the verified notice in this proceeding, G&U states that immediately upon MBTA’s closing on the Line’s assets, CSXT will assign its new, retained freight easement over the Line to G&U, which will replace G&U’s existing easement. G&U further states that it will execute an operating agreement with the MBTA which, together with the new easement, will govern, among other things, MBTA’s commuter rail operations and maintenance and G&U’s freight common carrier operations over the Line. According to G&U, the agreement assigning the easement from CSXT to G&U provides for an initial term of ten years, subject to three five-year extensions if certain conditions are met. G&U certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed $5 million or the threshold required to qualify as a Class III carrier. G&U also certifies that the proposed transaction does not involve a provision or agreement that may limit future interchange with a third-party connecting carrier. The transaction may be consummated on or after March 24, 2023, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was filed).3 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 March 17, 2023 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36670, 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 G&U’s representative, James E. Howard, 57 Via Buena Vista, Monterey, CA 93940. According to G&U, 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. 1 G&U currently operates over the Line pursuant to an existing easement from CSXT. See Grafton & Upton R.R.—Acquis. & Operation Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., FD 36444 (STB served Oct. 14, 2020). 2 As noted in that decision, MBTA also filed a motion to dismiss its notice of exemption on the grounds that its transaction does not require authorization from the Board. Mass. Bay Transp. Auth.—Acquis. Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., Docket No. FD 36669, slip op. at 1 n.1 (STB served March 1, 2023). 3 In Docket No. FD 36669, MBTA states that it will consummate its acquisition of the Line’s assets once the Board has rendered a favorable decision on the motion to dismiss filed concurrently in that docket and upon effectiveness of the exemption here. Mass. Bay Transp. Auth.—Acquis. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 Decided: March 7, 2023. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Kenyatta Clay, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–04906 Filed 3–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. 2022–1202] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Reduction of Fuel Tank Flammability on Transport Category Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 29, 2022. The FAA’s Fuel Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., Docket No. FD 36669, slip op. at 2–3 (STB served March 1, 2023). PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15115 Tank Flammability Safety rule requires manufacturers to report to the FAA every 6 months on the reliability of the fuel tank flammability reduction systems of their fleet. The data is needed to assure system performance meets that predicted at the time of certification. This collection of information supports the Department of Transportation’s strategic goal of safety. DATES: Written comments should be submitted April 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Dang by email at: Philip.M.Dang@ faa.gov by phone: 206–231–3442. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. OMB Control Number: 2120–0710. Title: Reduction of Fuel Tank Flammability on Transport Category Airplanes. Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on Sept 29, 2022 (87 FR 59160). Design approval holders use flammability analysis documentation to demonstrate to their FAA Oversight Office that they are compliant with the Fuel Tank Flammability Safety rule (73 FR 42443). Semi-annual reports submitted by design approval holders provide listings of component failures discovered during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance so that the reliability of the flammability reduction means can be verified by the FAA. Respondents: Approximately four design approval holders. Frequency: Every three years. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 100 hours. E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15114-15115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04906]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36670]


Grafton and Upton Railroad Company--Acquisition and Operation 
Exemption--CSX Transportation, Inc.

    Grafton and Upton Railroad Company (G&U), a Class III carrier, has 
filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire by 
easement from CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), and to continue to 
operate, approximately 8.4 miles of rail line

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(known as the Milford Secondary) between milepost QVG 0 and milepost 
QVG 8.4 in Milford, Bellingham, and Franklin, Mass. (the Line).\1\
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    \1\ G&U currently operates over the Line pursuant to an existing 
easement from CSXT. See Grafton & Upton R.R.--Acquis. & Operation 
Exemption--CSX Transp., Inc., FD 36444 (STB served Oct. 14, 2020).
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    According to the verified notice, this proceeding is related to 
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority--Acquisition Exemption--CSX 
Transportation, Inc., Docket No. FD 36669. In that proceeding, 
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) filed a verified 
notice of exemption seeking authority to acquire the physical assets of 
the Line and another rail line from CSXT, subject to a permanent and 
exclusive freight common carrier service easement that will be retained 
by CSXT. See Mass. Bay Transp. Auth.--Acquis. Exemption--CSX Transp., 
Inc., Docket No. FD 36669, slip op. at 1-2 (STB served March 1, 
2023).\2\ In the verified notice in this proceeding, G&U states that 
immediately upon MBTA's closing on the Line's assets, CSXT will assign 
its new, retained freight easement over the Line to G&U, which will 
replace G&U's existing easement. G&U further states that it will 
execute an operating agreement with the MBTA which, together with the 
new easement, will govern, among other things, MBTA's commuter rail 
operations and maintenance and G&U's freight common carrier operations 
over the Line. According to G&U, the agreement assigning the easement 
from CSXT to G&U provides for an initial term of ten years, subject to 
three five-year extensions if certain conditions are met.
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    \2\ As noted in that decision, MBTA also filed a motion to 
dismiss its notice of exemption on the grounds that its transaction 
does not require authorization from the Board. Mass. Bay Transp. 
Auth.--Acquis. Exemption--CSX Transp., Inc., Docket No. FD 36669, 
slip op. at 1 n.1 (STB served March 1, 2023).
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    G&U certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of 
this transaction will not exceed $5 million or the threshold required 
to qualify as a Class III carrier. G&U also certifies that the proposed 
transaction does not involve a provision or agreement that may limit 
future interchange with a third-party connecting carrier.
    The transaction may be consummated on or after March 24, 2023, the 
effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was 
filed).\3\
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    \3\ In Docket No. FD 36669, MBTA states that it will consummate 
its acquisition of the Line's assets once the Board has rendered a 
favorable decision on the motion to dismiss filed concurrently in 
that docket and upon effectiveness of the exemption here. Mass. Bay 
Transp. Auth.--Acquis. Exemption--CSX Transp., Inc., Docket No. FD 
36669, slip op. at 2-3 (STB served March 1, 2023).
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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 for stay must be filed no later than March 17, 
2023 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36670, 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 G&U's representative, James E. 
Howard, 57 Via Buena Vista, Monterey, CA 93940.
    According to G&U, 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: March 7, 2023.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-04906 Filed 3-9-23; 8:45 am]
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