East Ohio Valley Railway LLC-Lease and Operation Exemption Containing Interchange Commitment-Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 35920 [2024-09577]

Download as PDF 35920 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 / Notices be addressed in a Final EA (or EIS) and the Board’s decision. A Supplemental Final EA (or EIS) may be issued where appropriate. 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 OEA at (202) 245–0305. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245–0245. Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: April 29, 2024. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–09578 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36766] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES East Ohio Valley Railway LLC—Lease and Operation Exemption Containing Interchange Commitment—Norfolk Southern Railway Company East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.41 to lease from Norfolk Southern Railway (NSR) and operate a line of railroad with two segments: (1) approximately 16.5 miles between RO 44.0 near Bellaire, Ohio, and RO 60.5 near Powhatan Point, Ohio; and (2) 1.78 miles of rail between OP 0.0 and OP 1.78 near Powhatan Point (collectively, the Line). According to the verified notice, EOVR and NSR have reached an agreement pursuant to which EOVR will lease and operate the Line. EOVR states that the Line does not physically connect to any other carrier and NSR will be the exclusive interchange partner for EOVR. EOVR certifies that its projected annual revenues from this transaction will not result in its becoming a Class I or Class II rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million. EOVR also certifies that the agreement with NSR contains a provision that, through a per-car penalty, would limit EOVR’s ability to interchange with a third-party carrier if that ever became physically possible. EOVR has provided additional information regarding the interchange VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 May 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 commitment, as required by 49 CFR 1150.43(h).1 The transaction may be consummated on or after May 16, 2024, 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 May 9, 2024. All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36766, 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 EOVR’s representative, William A. Mullins, Mullins Law Group, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037. According to EOVR, 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: April 26, 2024. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–09577 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 2.392 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property located at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH. The property is located in the northwest portion of the airport along the north side of Johnstown Road, west of the Runway Protection Zone for Runway SUMMARY: 1 EOVR filed a copy of the agreement under seal with the verified notice. See 49 CFR 1150.43(h)(1). PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10L. The aforementioned land is proposed to be sold for future development of an office/warehouse building and is not needed for aeronautical use. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: All requisite and supporting documentation will be made available for review by appointment at the FAA Detroit Airports District Office, Mark Grennell, Program Manager, 11677 S Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174. Telephone: (734) 229–2900/Fax: (734) 229–2950. 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: Mark Grennell, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Detroit Airports District Office, 11677 S Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174–1412. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. • Fax: (734) 229–2950. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Grennell, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Detroit Airports District Office, 11677 S Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174. Telephone Number: (734) 229–2900/ Fax: (734) 229–2950. 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 property is currently undeveloped vacant land. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA), sponsor of the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is proposing to dispose of the property for compatible non-aeronautical development under the Sponsor’s obligations of Grant Assurance 31, Disposal of Land. The 2.392-acre property, made up of thirteen parcels, was acquired in 1994 for noise compatibility with FAA Airport Improvement Program participation, grant number 3–39–0025–19. The anticipated future development includes a one-story office building and an office/warehouse building. CRAA plans to sell the property at fair market value to a proposed developer who will then develop the two buildings. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 35920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09577]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36766]


East Ohio Valley Railway LLC--Lease and Operation Exemption 
Containing Interchange Commitment--Norfolk Southern Railway Company

    East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR), a Class III rail carrier, has 
filed a verified notice of exemption pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.41 to 
lease from Norfolk Southern Railway (NSR) and operate a line of 
railroad with two segments: (1) approximately 16.5 miles between RO 
44.0 near Bellaire, Ohio, and RO 60.5 near Powhatan Point, Ohio; and 
(2) 1.78 miles of rail between OP 0.0 and OP 1.78 near Powhatan Point 
(collectively, the Line).
    According to the verified notice, EOVR and NSR have reached an 
agreement pursuant to which EOVR will lease and operate the Line. EOVR 
states that the Line does not physically connect to any other carrier 
and NSR will be the exclusive interchange partner for EOVR.
    EOVR certifies that its projected annual revenues from this 
transaction will not result in its becoming a Class I or Class II rail 
carrier and will not exceed $5 million. EOVR also certifies that the 
agreement with NSR contains a provision that, through a per-car 
penalty, would limit EOVR's ability to interchange with a third-party 
carrier if that ever became physically possible. EOVR has provided 
additional information regarding the interchange commitment, as 
required by 49 CFR 1150.43(h).\1\
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    \1\ EOVR filed a copy of the agreement under seal with the 
verified notice. See 49 CFR 1150.43(h)(1).
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    The transaction may be consummated on or after May 16, 2024, 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 May 9, 2024.
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36766, 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 EOVR's 
representative, William A. Mullins, Mullins Law Group, 2401 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037.
    According to EOVR, 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: April 26, 2024.

    By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2024-09577 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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