New Jersey Transit Corporation-Acquisition Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company in the Counties of Morris and Warren, N.J., 39324 [2023-12807]

Download as PDF 39324 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 115 / Thursday, June 15, 2023 / Notices Veletanlic, Hany; January 27, 2020; Western District of Washington; 2:18– cr–00162; December 1983. Wu, Tian Min; a.k.a. Wu, Bob; a.k.a. Wu, David; a.k.a. Sones, Graham; a.k.a. Wang, Edward; June 9, 2021; Central District of California; 2:17–cr–00081; April 1965. At the end of the three-year period following the date of this notice, the above-named persons remain debarred unless a request for reinstatement from statutory debarment is approved by the Department of State. Pursuant to section 120.1(c) of the ITAR, debarred persons are generally ineligible to participate in activities regulated under the ITAR. 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Jessica Lewis, Assistant Secretary, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–12789 Filed 6–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–25–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36676] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 New Jersey Transit Corporation— Acquisition Exemption—Norfolk Southern Railway Company in the Counties of Morris and Warren, 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 Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) an approximately 9.15-mile portion of the property commonly known as the Washington Secondary Track in Morris and Warren Counties, N.J., from milepost 48.1 to milepost 57.25 (the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Jun 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 Line). NJ Transit states that, under the proposed transaction, it would acquire ownership of the Line and NSR would retain an exclusive freight easement preserving NSR’s ability to operate freight service on the entire Washington Secondary Track.1 NJ Transit states that usage of the Line will continue to be governed by the trackage rights agreement (the 1984 Agreement) between NJ Transit and NSR’s predecessor, the Consolidated Rail Corporation.2 According to NJ Transit, it is acquiring the property to support its commuter rail operations. NJ Transit certifies that the proposed transaction does not involve a provision or agreement that would limit future interchange with a third-party connecting carrier. NJ Transit also certifies that, because it will not conduct any rail carrier operations on the Line, its projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million and will not result in the creation of a Class I or Class II carrier. NJ Transit states that it will consummate the proposed transaction following completion of the proceedings at the Board related to this notice and the related motion to dismiss. The earliest this transaction may be consummated is June 29, 2023, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice of exemption was filed). 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 June 22, 2023 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36676, 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 NJ Transit’s representative, Charles A. Spitulnik, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP, 450 7th Avenue, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10123. According to NJ Transit, this action is categorically excluded from environmental reporting requirements 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 as well as documents implementing the current transaction. PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: June 9, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Eden Besera, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–12807 Filed 6–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0019] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 15 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: The exemptions are applicable on May 25, 2023. The exemptions expire on May 25, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Public Participation A. Viewing Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number (FMCSA–2023–0019) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (NewerOlder),’’ choose the first notice listed, and click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New E:\FR\FM\15JNN1.SGM 15JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 115 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 39324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12807]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36676]


New Jersey Transit Corporation--Acquisition Exemption--Norfolk 
Southern Railway Company in the Counties of Morris and Warren, 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 Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) an approximately 9.15-mile 
portion of the property commonly known as the Washington Secondary 
Track in Morris and Warren Counties, N.J., from milepost 48.1 to 
milepost 57.25 (the Line). NJ Transit states that, under the proposed 
transaction, it would acquire ownership of the Line and NSR would 
retain an exclusive freight easement preserving NSR's ability to 
operate freight service on the entire Washington Secondary Track.\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 usage of the Line will continue to be 
governed by the trackage rights agreement (the 1984 Agreement) between 
NJ Transit and NSR's predecessor, the Consolidated Rail Corporation.\2\ 
According to NJ Transit, it is acquiring the property to support its 
commuter rail operations.
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    \2\ NJ Transit includes with its verified notice excerpts from 
the 1984 Agreement as well as documents implementing the current 
transaction.
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    NJ Transit certifies that the proposed transaction does not involve 
a provision or agreement that would limit future interchange with a 
third-party connecting carrier. NJ Transit also certifies that, because 
it will not conduct any rail carrier operations on the Line, its 
projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million and will not 
result in the creation of a Class I or Class II carrier.
    NJ Transit states that it will consummate the proposed transaction 
following completion of the proceedings at the Board related to this 
notice and the related motion to dismiss. The earliest this transaction 
may be consummated is June 29, 2023, the effective date of the 
exemption (30 days after the verified notice of exemption was filed).
    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 June 22, 2023 
(at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36676, 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 NJ 
Transit's representative, Charles A. Spitulnik, Kaplan Kirsch & 
Rockwell LLP, 450 7th Avenue, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10123.
    According to NJ Transit, this action is categorically excluded from 
environmental reporting requirements 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: June 9, 2023.

    By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Eden Besera,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-12807 Filed 6-14-23; 8:45 am]
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