New Era Railroad, LLC-Acquisition and Change in Operator Exemption-RMW Ventures, LLC, 73930-73931 [2023-23768]

Download as PDF 73930 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 207 / Friday, October 27, 2023 / Notices the application of section 620(q) of the FAA with respect to such assistance. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register and, with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be transmitted to Congress. Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. Dated: June 30, 2023. Wendy R. Sherman, Deputy Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2023–23699 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2023–23719 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–23–P [Public Notice: 12227] DEPARTMENT OF STATE Determination Under Section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Relating to Assistance to Zimbabwe BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice: 12241] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘Japanese Tastes in Chinese Ceramics: Tea Utensils, Kaiseki Dishes, and More’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition ‘‘Japanese Tastes in Chinese Ceramics: Tea Utensils, Kaiseki Dishes, and More’’ at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202– 632–6471; email: section2459@ state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, 2200 C Street NW (SA–5), Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, and Delegation of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Oct 26, 2023 Jkt 262001 Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), Executive Order 12163, and Department of State Delegation of Authority 513, I hereby determine that targeted assistance to Zimbabwe in the areas of health, good governance and respect for human rights, education, leadership, agriculture/food security, poverty reduction, livelihoods, family planning and reproductive health, macroeconomic growth (including anticorruption efforts), helping victims of trafficking and combatting trafficking, and advancing biodiversity and wildlife conservation, as well as the continuation of assistance that would have a significant adverse effect on vulnerable populations if suspended, is in the national interest of the United States and thereby waive the application of section 620(q) of the FAA with respect to such assistance. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register and, with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be transmitted to Congress. Dated: September 28, 2023. Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. [FR Doc. 2023–23718 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–26–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12226] Determination Under Section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 Relating to Assistance to Zimbabwe Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (Div. K, Pub. L. 117–328) (SFOAA); Executive Order 12163, as amended by Executive Order 13346; and Delegation of Authority 513, I hereby determine that targeted assistance to Zimbabwe in the areas of health, good governance and respect for human rights, education, leadership, agriculture/food security, poverty reduction, livelihoods, family planning and reproductive health, macroeconomic growth (including anticorruption efforts), helping victims of trafficking and combatting trafficking, and advancing biodiversity and wildlife conservation, as well as the continuation of assistance that would have a significant adverse effect on vulnerable populations if suspended, is in the national interest of the United States. I thereby waive with respect to Zimbabwe the application of section 7012 of the FY 2023 SFOAA with respect to such assistance. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register and, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, shall be transmitted to Congress. Dated: September 28, 2023. Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. [FR Doc. 2023–23717 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–26–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36728] New Era Railroad, LLC—Acquisition and Change in Operator Exemption— RMW Ventures, LLC New Era Railroad, LLC (NER), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1150, subpart D to acquire and operate approximately 26.46 miles of rail line owned by RMW Ventures, LLC (RMW), between milepost 117.0 in the vicinity of Curryville, Ind., and milepost 123.0 at Bluffton, Ind.; and from milepost 123.8 at Bluffton to milepost 144.26 in the vicinity of Van Buren, Ind. (the Line).1 The verified notice states that the Line is currently operated by Wabash Central 1 On October 20, 2023, NER filed an amended verified notice withdrawing portions of the verified notice pertaining to the acquisition of incidental overhead trackage rights over approximately 0.8 miles of rail line owned by Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) between milepost 123.0 (corresponding to NSR milepost 163.0) and milepost 123.8 (corresponding to NSR milepost 162.2). NER states that it will make other arrangements for interchange and operations over the NSR rail line. E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 207 / Friday, October 27, 2023 / Notices Railway, LLC (WCR), a short line controlled by RMW. According to the verified notice, NER and RMW have reached terms pursuant to which NER will acquire the Line. The verified notice states that, upon the closing of the railroad asset sale, RMW will terminate the lease agreement with WCR, and, as part of the transaction, WCR shall end its leasehold operating rights over the Line. The verified notice states that NER intends to commence common carrier operations over the Line on or after the anticipated effective date of this notice. NER certifies that the transaction does not involve any provision that would limit future interchange with a thirdparty connecting carrier. NER further certifies that its projected annual revenues resulting from the transaction will not exceed $5 million and will not result in NER’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. NER states that notice of the proposed transaction has been provided to shippers on the Line. The earliest this transaction may be consummated is November 10, 2023, the effective date of the exemption. 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 November 3, 2023 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36728, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board via efiling 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 NER’s representative, Michael J. Barron, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606–3208. According to NER, 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: October 24, 2023. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Oct 26, 2023 Jkt 262001 By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Eden Besera, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–23768 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Indianapolis Regional Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change 0.577 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property located at Indianapolis Regional Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The land is made up of two parcels and is located along the County Road 600 in Hancock County, just east of Indianapolis Regional Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Sponsor is proposing to release and ultimately sell the land for future public use. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: All requisite and supporting documentation will be made available for review by appointment at the FAA Chicago Airports District Office, Melanie Myers, Program Manager, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Telephone: (847) 294–7525/Fax: (847) 294–7046 and Eric Anderson, Director of Properties, Indianapolis Airport Authority, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241 Telephone: 317–487–5135. 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, Illinois 60018. Telephone: (847) 294–7525/Fax: (847) 294–7046. • 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73931 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Myers, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Telephone: (847) 294–7525/Fax: (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 land consists of two original airport acquired parcels. The parcels were acquired under Airport Development Aid Program ADAP–02 grant number 5–18–0037–02. The Sponsor is proposing to change the land from aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use and intends to ultimately sell the land at fair market value to Hancock County to widen County Road 600 for construction of roadway traffic circles. This is currently vacant land and is not needed for aeronautical purposes. The disposition of proceeds from any future sale of the airport property will be in accordance with FAA’s Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 1999 (64 FR 7696). This notice announces that the FAA is considering the release of the subject airport property at the Indianapolis Regional Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana from federal land covenants, subject to a reservation for continuing right of flight as well as restrictions on the released property as required in FAA Order 5190.6B section 22.16. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the disposal of the subject airport property nor a determination of eligibility for grant-in-aid funding from the FAA. Land Description A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 16 North, Range 6 East, Hancock County, Indiana, and being that part of the grantor’s land lying within the right-of-way lines depicted on the attached Right-of-Way Parcel Plat, marked Exhibit ‘‘B’’, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest closing corner of said section, designated by point ‘‘48’’ on the Location Control Route Survey Plat recorded in Instrument 100004410 Surv. in the Office of the Recorder of said county, thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds East 69.96 feet along the south line of the said section to the west line of the grantor’s land and E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 207 (Friday, October 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73930-73931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23768]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36728]


New Era Railroad, LLC--Acquisition and Change in Operator 
Exemption--RMW Ventures, LLC

    New Era Railroad, LLC (NER), a noncarrier, has filed a verified 
notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1150, subpart D to acquire and 
operate approximately 26.46 miles of rail line owned by RMW Ventures, 
LLC (RMW), between milepost 117.0 in the vicinity of Curryville, Ind., 
and milepost 123.0 at Bluffton, Ind.; and from milepost 123.8 at 
Bluffton to milepost 144.26 in the vicinity of Van Buren, Ind. (the 
Line).\1\ The verified notice states that the Line is currently 
operated by Wabash Central

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Railway, LLC (WCR), a short line controlled by RMW.
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    \1\ On October 20, 2023, NER filed an amended verified notice 
withdrawing portions of the verified notice pertaining to the 
acquisition of incidental overhead trackage rights over 
approximately 0.8 miles of rail line owned by Norfolk Southern 
Railway Company (NSR) between milepost 123.0 (corresponding to NSR 
milepost 163.0) and milepost 123.8 (corresponding to NSR milepost 
162.2). NER states that it will make other arrangements for 
interchange and operations over the NSR rail line.
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    According to the verified notice, NER and RMW have reached terms 
pursuant to which NER will acquire the Line. The verified notice states 
that, upon the closing of the railroad asset sale, RMW will terminate 
the lease agreement with WCR, and, as part of the transaction, WCR 
shall end its leasehold operating rights over the Line. The verified 
notice states that NER intends to commence common carrier operations 
over the Line on or after the anticipated effective date of this 
notice.
    NER certifies that the transaction does not involve any provision 
that would limit future interchange with a third-party connecting 
carrier. NER further certifies that its projected annual revenues 
resulting from the transaction will not exceed $5 million and will not 
result in NER'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. NER states that notice of the proposed transaction has been 
provided to shippers on the Line.
    The earliest this transaction may be consummated is November 10, 
2023, the effective date of the exemption. 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 November 3, 2023 (at least seven days 
before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36728, must be filed with 
the Surface Transportation Board 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 NER's 
representative, Michael J. Barron, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North 
Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606-3208.
    According to NER, 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: October 24, 2023.

    By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Eden Besera,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-23768 Filed 10-26-23; 8:45 am]
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