Katahdin Railcar Services LLC-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in Monroe County, Ohio, 85717 [2023-26953]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Notices All pleadings, referring to Docket No. AB 1296 (Sub-No. 1X), 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 RJC Railroad Property’s representative, Catherine S. Wright, Jackson Kelly PLLC, 100 West Main Street, Suite 700, Lexington, KY 40588– 2150. Replies to the petition are due on or before December 28, 2023. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer to the full abandonment regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245–0294. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245–0245. A Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) (or Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of record and upon any other agencies or persons who comment during its preparation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy of the Draft EA (or Draft EIS). Draft EAs in abandonment proceedings normally will be made available within 60 days of the filing of the petition. The deadline for submission of comments on a Draft EA generally will be within 30 days of its service. Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: December 4, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Brendetta Jones, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–26958 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. AB 1336X] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Katahdin Railcar Services LLC— Discontinuance of Service Exemption—in Monroe County, Ohio On November 20, 2023, Katahdin Railcar Services LLC (KRS), 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 12.2 miles of rail line in Monroe County, Ohio, extending VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Dec 07, 2023 Jkt 262001 between milepost 60.5 near Powhatan Point, Ohio, and milepost 72.7 near Hannibal, Ohio (the Omal Line). The Omal Line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 43942 and 43915. The Omal Line includes the following stations: Omal, Clarington, and Powhatan Point. KRS states that it was authorized to operate the Omal Line pursuant to a lease with the Omal Line’s former owner, Ohio River Partners Shareholder LLC (ORPS), in 2020.1 (Pet. 1.) According to KRS, in 2023 East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR) obtained Board authority to acquire the Omal Line from ORPS and operate it.2 KRS states that, pursuant to that authority, EOVR acquired the Omal Line and commenced operations as of October 1, 2023, at which time KRS’s lease was terminated. (Id. at 1–2.) As such, KRS states that it now seeks authority to discontinue its operations and end its common carrier obligation with respect to the Omal Line. (Id.) According to KRS, the proposed discontinuance would not leave any Omal Line customer without access to railroad common carrier service, as all customers now have service via EOVR. (Id.) KRS states that, based on the information in its possession, the Omal 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 3.) 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 March 8, 2024. 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). 1 See Fortress Invest. Grp. LLC—Exemption for Intra-Corp. Fam. Transaction—Ohio River Partners S’holder LLC, Docket No. FD 36402 (STB served May 15, 2020); see also Katahdin Railcar Servs. LLC—Change in Operators Exemption—Ohio Terminal Ry., Docket No. FD 36487 (STB served March 30, 2021). 2 See E. Ohio Valley Ry.—Acquis. & Operation Exemption—Ohio River Partners S’holder LLC, Docket No. FD 36682 (STB served March 31, 2023). PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85717 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.3 Persons interested in submitting an OFA must first file a formal expression of intent to file an offer by December 18, 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 1336X 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 KRS’s representative, Terence M. Hynes, Sidley Austin LLP, 1501 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Replies to the petition are due on or before December 28, 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. Dated: December 1, 2023. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Kenyatta Clay, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–26953 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36726] Pan Am Southern LLC—Temporary Overhead Trackage Rights—Boston and Maine Corporation and Springfield Terminal Railway Corporation On September 21, 2023, Pan Am Southern LLC (PAS) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8) to acquire temporary overhead trackage rights over a line 3 The filing fee for OFAs can be found at 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2023)]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-26953]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. AB 1336X]


Katahdin Railcar Services LLC--Discontinuance of Service 
Exemption--in Monroe County, Ohio

    On November 20, 2023, Katahdin Railcar Services LLC (KRS), 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 12.2 miles of rail line in Monroe County, 
Ohio, extending between milepost 60.5 near Powhatan Point, Ohio, and 
milepost 72.7 near Hannibal, Ohio (the Omal Line). The Omal Line 
traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 43942 and 43915. The Omal Line 
includes the following stations: Omal, Clarington, and Powhatan Point.
    KRS states that it was authorized to operate the Omal Line pursuant 
to a lease with the Omal Line's former owner, Ohio River Partners 
Shareholder LLC (ORPS), in 2020.\1\ (Pet. 1.) According to KRS, in 2023 
East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR) obtained Board authority to acquire 
the Omal Line from ORPS and operate it.\2\ KRS states that, pursuant to 
that authority, EOVR acquired the Omal Line and commenced operations as 
of October 1, 2023, at which time KRS's lease was terminated. (Id. at 
1-2.) As such, KRS states that it now seeks authority to discontinue 
its operations and end its common carrier obligation with respect to 
the Omal Line. (Id.) According to KRS, the proposed discontinuance 
would not leave any Omal Line customer without access to railroad 
common carrier service, as all customers now have service via EOVR. 
(Id.)
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    \1\ See Fortress Invest. Grp. LLC--Exemption for Intra-Corp. 
Fam. Transaction--Ohio River Partners S'holder LLC, Docket No. FD 
36402 (STB served May 15, 2020); see also Katahdin Railcar Servs. 
LLC--Change in Operators Exemption--Ohio Terminal Ry., Docket No. FD 
36487 (STB served March 30, 2021).
    \2\ See E. Ohio Valley Ry.--Acquis. & Operation Exemption--Ohio 
River Partners S'holder LLC, Docket No. FD 36682 (STB served March 
31, 2023).
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    KRS states that, based on the information in its possession, the 
Omal 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 3.)
    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 March 8, 2024.
    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.\3\ 
Persons interested in submitting an OFA must first file a formal 
expression of intent to file an offer by December 18, 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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    \3\ 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 
1336X 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 KRS's representative, Terence M. Hynes, 
Sidley Austin LLP, 1501 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Replies to 
the petition are due on or before December 28, 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.

    Dated: December 1, 2023.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-26953 Filed 12-7-23; 8:45 am]
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