Great Redwood Trail Agency-Adverse Abandonment-Mendocino Railway in Mendocino County, Cal., 35919-35920 [2024-09578]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 / Notices additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information. DATES: Submit comments on or before June 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection request by selecting ‘‘Small Business Administration’’; ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then select the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. This information collection can be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain a copy of the information collection and supporting documents from the Agency Clearance Office at Curtis.Rich@sba.gov; (202) 205–7030, or from www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. 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Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. Description of Respondents: Program participants and stakeholders, SBA Form Number: N/A. Estimated Annual Responses: 500,000. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 70,000. Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–09519 Filed 5–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 May 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. AB 1305 (Sub No. 1)] Great Redwood Trail Agency—Adverse Abandonment—Mendocino Railway in Mendocino County, Cal. On April 12, 2024, Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), a public agency created by the State of California, filed an application under 49 U.S.C. 10903 requesting that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) authorize the third-party, or ‘‘adverse,’’ abandonment of an approximately 40mile rail line owned by Mendocino Railway (MR) that extends between milepost 0 at Fort Bragg and milepost 40 at Willits, in Mendocino County, Cal. (the Line). The Line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 95437 and 95490. According to GRTA, the Line has not been used for Board-regulated rail transportation for over 20 years. GRTA states no rail shipments have originated or terminated on the Line since it was purchased out of bankruptcy by MR in 2004, see Mendocino Ry.—Acquis. Exemption—Assets of the Cal. W. R.R., FD 34465 (STB served Apr. 9, 2004), and that the last business to use the Line ceased operations in 2002. GRTA also states MR has no reasonable prospects for future business along the Line as there is no need for rail service in this area, and that the Line is no longer connected to the interstate freight rail system. GRTA explains that it is seeking adverse abandonment to support the transformation of a connecting 307-mile rail line (the GRTA Line) into a trail. According to the application, under California law, GRTA must seek abandonment of the GRTA Line and seek railbanking thereon. Without the abandonment of the Line, GRTA states it would be prohibited from seeking abandonment of a portion of the GRTA Line because such action would leave the Line stranded from the interstate rail network. In a decision served in this proceeding on August 21, 2023, GRTA was granted exemptions from several statutory provisions as well as waivers of certain Board regulations that the Board concluded were inapplicable and unneeded in connection with GRTA’s anticipated application. According to GRTA, the Line does not contain any federally granted rights-of way. GRTA states that any documentation in its possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. GRTA’s entire case-inchief for adverse abandonment was filed with the application. PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35919 The interests of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad— Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). Any interested person may file comments concerning the proposed adverse abandonment or protests (including protestant’s entire opposition case) by May 28, 2024. Persons who may oppose the proposed adverse abandonment but who do not wish to participate fully in the process by submitting verified statements of witnesses containing detailed evidence should file comments. Persons opposing the proposed adverse abandonment who wish to participate actively and fully in the process should file a protest, observing the filing, service, and content requirements of 49 CFR 1152.25. GRTA’s reply is due by June 11, 2024. Any request for an interim trail use/ railbanking condition under 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) and 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by May 28, 2024,1 and should address whether the issuance of a certificate of interim trail use or abandonment in this case would be consistent with the grant of an adverse abandonment application. All pleadings, referring to Docket No. AB 1305 (Sub-No. 1), should 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 GRTA’s representative, Daniel Elliott, GKG Law, P.C., 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20007. Except as otherwise set forth in 49 CFR part 1152, every document filed with the Board must be served on all parties to this adverse abandonment proceeding. See 49 CFR 1104.12(a). A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement (EIS), if necessary) prepared by the Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) will be served upon all parties of record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its preparation. Any other persons who would like to obtain a copy of the Draft EA (or EIS) may contact OEA by phone at the number listed below. Draft EAs normally will be made available within 33 days of the filing of the application, and the deadline for submission of comments on the Draft EA will generally be within 30 days of its service. The comments received will 1 Filing fees for interim trail use/railbanking requests can be found at 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27). E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 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]
[Pages 35919-35920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09578]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. AB 1305 (Sub No. 1)]


Great Redwood Trail Agency--Adverse Abandonment--Mendocino 
Railway in Mendocino County, Cal.

    On April 12, 2024, Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), a public 
agency created by the State of California, filed an application under 
49 U.S.C. 10903 requesting that the Surface Transportation Board 
(Board) authorize the third-party, or ``adverse,'' abandonment of an 
approximately 40-mile rail line owned by Mendocino Railway (MR) that 
extends between milepost 0 at Fort Bragg and milepost 40 at Willits, in 
Mendocino County, Cal. (the Line). The Line traverses U.S. Postal 
Service Zip Codes 95437 and 95490.
    According to GRTA, the Line has not been used for Board-regulated 
rail transportation for over 20 years. GRTA states no rail shipments 
have originated or terminated on the Line since it was purchased out of 
bankruptcy by MR in 2004, see Mendocino Ry.--Acquis. Exemption--Assets 
of the Cal. W. R.R., FD 34465 (STB served Apr. 9, 2004), and that the 
last business to use the Line ceased operations in 2002. GRTA also 
states MR has no reasonable prospects for future business along the 
Line as there is no need for rail service in this area, and that the 
Line is no longer connected to the interstate freight rail system.
    GRTA explains that it is seeking adverse abandonment to support the 
transformation of a connecting 307-mile rail line (the GRTA Line) into 
a trail. According to the application, under California law, GRTA must 
seek abandonment of the GRTA Line and seek railbanking thereon. Without 
the abandonment of the Line, GRTA states it would be prohibited from 
seeking abandonment of a portion of the GRTA Line because such action 
would leave the Line stranded from the interstate rail network.
    In a decision served in this proceeding on August 21, 2023, GRTA 
was granted exemptions from several statutory provisions as well as 
waivers of certain Board regulations that the Board concluded were 
inapplicable and unneeded in connection with GRTA's anticipated 
application.
    According to GRTA, the Line does not contain any federally granted 
rights-of way. GRTA states that any documentation in its possession 
will be made available promptly to those requesting it. GRTA's entire 
case-in-chief for adverse abandonment was filed with the application.
    The interests of railroad employees will be protected by the 
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad--Abandonment Portion 
Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, 
Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    Any interested person may file comments concerning the proposed 
adverse abandonment or protests (including protestant's entire 
opposition case) by May 28, 2024. Persons who may oppose the proposed 
adverse abandonment but who do not wish to participate fully in the 
process by submitting verified statements of witnesses containing 
detailed evidence should file comments. Persons opposing the proposed 
adverse abandonment who wish to participate actively and fully in the 
process should file a protest, observing the filing, service, and 
content requirements of 49 CFR 1152.25. GRTA's reply is due by June 11, 
2024.
    Any request for an interim trail use/railbanking condition under 16 
U.S.C. 1247(d) and 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by May 28, 2024,\1\ and 
should address whether the issuance of a certificate of interim trail 
use or abandonment in this case would be consistent with the grant of 
an adverse abandonment application.
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    \1\ Filing fees for interim trail use/railbanking requests can 
be found at 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27).
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    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. AB 1305 (Sub-No. 1), should 
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 GRTA's representative, Daniel Elliott, GKG Law, P.C., 1055 
Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20007. Except as 
otherwise set forth in 49 CFR part 1152, every document filed with the 
Board must be served on all parties to this adverse abandonment 
proceeding. See 49 CFR 1104.12(a).
    A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) (or environmental impact 
statement (EIS), if necessary) prepared by the Board's Office of 
Environmental Analysis (OEA) will be served upon all parties of record 
and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its 
preparation. Any other persons who would like to obtain a copy of the 
Draft EA (or EIS) may contact OEA by phone at the number listed below. 
Draft EAs normally will be made available within 33 days of the filing 
of the application, and the deadline for submission of comments on the 
Draft EA will generally be within 30 days of its service. The comments 
received will

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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
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