Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Bay Colony Railroad Corporation, 84034 [2023-26453]

Download as PDF 84034 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 / Notices 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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. 2023–26418 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12275] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘Bethlehem Reborn: The Wonders of the Church of the Nativity’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that a certain object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition ‘‘Bethlehem Reborn: The Wonders of the Church of the Nativity’’ at the Museum of the Bible, Washington, District of Columbia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is of cultural significance, and, further, that its 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. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:47 Nov 30, 2023 Jkt 262001 Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–26419 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36739] Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Bay Colony Railroad Corporation BILLING CODE 4710–05–P SUMMARY: 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 Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (Mass Coastal), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from Bay Colony Railroad Corporation (Bay Colony) and to operate approximately 5.92 miles of rail line between milepost QND 0.08 and milepost QND 6.00 in Bristol County, Mass. (the Line). According to the verified notice, Bay Colony is the current operator of the Line. The verified notice states that Mass Coastal has entered into an agreement with Bay Colony to acquire the assets comprising the Line and will assume, via assignment, the lease for the underlying real property, which is owned by Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).1 Mass Coastal currently has authority to operate the lines connected to both ends of the Line. Mass Coastal certifies that the proposed acquisition of the Line does not involve any interchange commitments. Mass Coastal further certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III 1 Mass Coastal states that the Bay Colony lease was previously with the prior owner of the real property, CSX Transportation, Inc. See Bay Colony R.R.—Acquis. & Operation Exemption—CSX Transp., as Operator for N.Y. Cent. Lines, LLC, FD 34446 (STB served Jan. 16, 2004). Mass Coastal also states that the real property was acquired, and the lease assumed, by MassDOT in 2009. See Mass. Dept. of Transp.—Acquis. Exemption—Certain Assets of CSX Transp., FD 35312 (STB served Dec. 10, 2009). PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 carrier and that its projected annual revenue will not exceed $5 million. The transaction may be consummated on or after December 16, 2023, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice 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 December 8, 2023. All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36739, 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, one copy of each pleading must be served on Mass Coastal’s representative, Eric M. Hocky, Clark Hill PLC, Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market St., Suite 2620, Philadelphia, PA 19103. According to Mass Coastal, this action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b). Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: November 28, 2023. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Stefan Rice, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–26453 Filed 11–30–23; 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 December 12, 2023, regarding regional energy related issues in the Tennessee Valley. DATES: The meeting will be held virtually, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. To view the webinar, the public must visit https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/ event/55132b7c-a2dc-45ed-ae3b4bc87b3344d2@270992cd-9003-497184de-d1640c0bffc5 to register for the webinar. This link and instructions to view the meeting will be posted on TVA’s RERC website at www.tva.gov/ rerc. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 84034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26453]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36739]


Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC--Acquisition and Operation 
Exemption--Bay Colony Railroad Corporation

    Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (Mass Coastal), a Class III 
rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 
1150.41 to acquire from Bay Colony Railroad Corporation (Bay Colony) 
and to operate approximately 5.92 miles of rail line between milepost 
QND 0.08 and milepost QND 6.00 in Bristol County, Mass. (the Line). 
According to the verified notice, Bay Colony is the current operator of 
the Line.
    The verified notice states that Mass Coastal has entered into an 
agreement with Bay Colony to acquire the assets comprising the Line and 
will assume, via assignment, the lease for the underlying real 
property, which is owned by Massachusetts Department of Transportation 
(MassDOT).\1\ Mass Coastal currently has authority to operate the lines 
connected to both ends of the Line.
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    \1\ Mass Coastal states that the Bay Colony lease was previously 
with the prior owner of the real property, CSX Transportation, Inc. 
See Bay Colony R.R.--Acquis. & Operation Exemption--CSX Transp., as 
Operator for N.Y. Cent. Lines, LLC, FD 34446 (STB served Jan. 16, 
2004). Mass Coastal also states that the real property was acquired, 
and the lease assumed, by MassDOT in 2009. See Mass. Dept. of 
Transp.--Acquis. Exemption--Certain Assets of CSX Transp., FD 35312 
(STB served Dec. 10, 2009).
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    Mass Coastal certifies that the proposed acquisition of the Line 
does not involve any interchange commitments. Mass Coastal further 
certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction 
will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III carrier and 
that its projected annual revenue will not exceed $5 million.
    The transaction may be consummated on or after December 16, 2023, 
the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice 
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 December 8, 
2023.
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36739, 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, one copy of each pleading must be served on 
Mass Coastal's representative, Eric M. Hocky, Clark Hill PLC, Two 
Commerce Square, 2001 Market St., Suite 2620, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
    According to Mass Coastal, this action is categorically excluded 
from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic 
reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b).
    Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.

    Decided: November 28, 2023.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Stefan Rice,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-26453 Filed 11-30-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P

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