Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway, LLC-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 40367 [2023-13178]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 / Notices 2000, and Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–13139 Filed 6–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. AB 1333X] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway, LLC— Discontinuance of Service Exemption—in Cuyahoga County, Ohio On June 1, 2023, Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway, LLC (CCR), a Class III rail carrier, filed a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to discontinue service over approximately 10.4 miles of rail line owned by Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (WLER) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, extending from milepost 15.5 at Falls Junction in Glenwillow, Ohio, to milepost 5.1 in Cleveland, Ohio (the Line). The Line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 44105, 44113, 44127, 44128, 44131, 44137, 44139, and 44146. CCR states that it provided service on the Line pursuant to a lease with WLER,1 which the parties terminated by mutual agreement effective May 31, 2023. (Pet. 4.) According to CCR, WLER has resumed rail operations over the Line as a common carrier. (Id.) CCR states that there currently is one shipper on the Line, which will continue to be served by WLER. (Id. at 8.) CCR states that, based on the information in its possession, the Line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way and that any documentation in its possession will be made available to those requesting it. (Id. at 4.) As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected by the discontinuance of service shall be protected under Oregon Short Line Railroad—Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final 1 See Cleveland & Cuyahoga Ry.—Change in Operator Exemption Containing Interchange Commitment—Cleveland Com. R.R., FD 36287 (STB served Aug. 15, 2019) (authorizing CCR to replace Cleveland Commercial Railroad Company, LLC, as lessee and operator of the Line). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 Jun 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 decision will be issued by September 19, 2023. Because this is a discontinuance proceeding and not an abandonment, interim trail use/rail banking and public use conditions are not appropriate. Because there will be environmental review during any subsequent abandonment, this discontinuance does not require an environmental review. See 49 CFR 1105.6(c)(5), 1105.8(b). Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) for subsidy under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 120 days after the filing of the petition for exemption, or 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption, whichever occurs sooner.2 Persons interested in submitting an OFA must first file a formal expression of intent to file an offer by June 30, 2023, indicating the intent to file an OFA for subsidy and demonstrating that they are preliminarily financially responsible. See 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(1)(i). All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 1333X and 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 CCR’s representative, Karl Morell, Karl Morell & Associates, 440 1st Street NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20001. Replies to the petition are due on or before July 11, 2023. Persons seeking further information concerning discontinuance procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer to the full abandonment and discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis at (202) 245–0294. If you require accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245–0245. Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: June 15, 2023. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Tammy Lowery, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–13178 Filed 6–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P 2 The filing fee for OFAs can be found at 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). PO 00000 Frm 00175 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40367 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Indy South Greenwood Airport, Greenwood, Indiana Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 3.2 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property located at Indy South Greenwood Airport, Greenwood, IN. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The subject property is located on the north end of the airport on the west side of Runway 19 and is proposed to be sold for the development of a restaurant facility. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 21, 2023. ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review by appointment at the FAA Chicago Airports District Office, Melanie Myers, Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Telephone: (847) 294–7525/Fax: (847) 294–7046. Written comments on the Sponsor’s request may be submitted using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Melanie Myers, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. • Fax: (847) 294–7046. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Myers, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Telephone Number: (847) 294– 7525/FAX Number: (847) 294–7046. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with section 47107(h) of Title 49, United States Code, this notice is required to be published in the Federal Register 30 days before modifying the land-use assurance that requires the property to be used for an aeronautical purpose. The subject 3.2 acre parcel contains foundations and parking pads from hangars that were removed in 2016 and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. AB 1333X]


Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway, LLC--Discontinuance of Service 
Exemption--in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

    On June 1, 2023, Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway, LLC (CCR), a Class 
III rail carrier, filed a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption 
from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to discontinue 
service over approximately 10.4 miles of rail line owned by Wheeling & 
Lake Erie Railway Company (WLER) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, extending 
from milepost 15.5 at Falls Junction in Glenwillow, Ohio, to milepost 
5.1 in Cleveland, Ohio (the Line). The Line traverses U.S. Postal 
Service Zip Codes 44105, 44113, 44127, 44128, 44131, 44137, 44139, and 
44146.
    CCR states that it provided service on the Line pursuant to a lease 
with WLER,\1\ which the parties terminated by mutual agreement 
effective May 31, 2023. (Pet. 4.) According to CCR, WLER has resumed 
rail operations over the Line as a common carrier. (Id.) CCR states 
that there currently is one shipper on the Line, which will continue to 
be served by WLER. (Id. at 8.)
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    \1\ See Cleveland & Cuyahoga Ry.--Change in Operator Exemption 
Containing Interchange Commitment--Cleveland Com. R.R., FD 36287 
(STB served Aug. 15, 2019) (authorizing CCR to replace Cleveland 
Commercial Railroad Company, LLC, as lessee and operator of the 
Line).
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    CCR states that, based on the information in its possession, the 
Line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way and that any 
documentation in its possession will be made available to those 
requesting it. (Id. at 4.)
    As a condition to this exemption, any employee adversely affected 
by the discontinuance of service shall be protected under Oregon Short 
Line Railroad--Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, 
in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption 
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be 
issued by September 19, 2023.
    Because this is a discontinuance proceeding and not an abandonment, 
interim trail use/rail banking and public use conditions are not 
appropriate. Because there will be environmental review during any 
subsequent abandonment, this discontinuance does not require an 
environmental review. See 49 CFR 1105.6(c)(5), 1105.8(b).
    Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) for subsidy under 49 CFR 
1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 120 days after the filing of 
the petition for exemption, or 10 days after service of a decision 
granting the petition for exemption, whichever occurs sooner.\2\ 
Persons interested in submitting an OFA must first file a formal 
expression of intent to file an offer by June 30, 2023, indicating the 
intent to file an OFA for subsidy and demonstrating that they are 
preliminarily financially responsible. See 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(1)(i).
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    \2\ The filing fee for OFAs can be found at 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(25).
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    All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 
1333X and 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 CCR's representative, Karl Morell, Karl 
Morell & Associates, 440 1st Street NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 
20001. Replies to the petition are due on or before July 11, 2023.
    Persons seeking further information concerning discontinuance 
procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Assistance, 
Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245-0238 or refer to the 
full abandonment and discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. 
Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the 
Board's Office of Environmental Analysis at (202) 245-0294. If you 
require accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please 
call (202) 245-0245.
    Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.

    Decided: June 15, 2023.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Tammy Lowery,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-13178 Filed 6-20-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P

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