Nathan Evans-Acquisition of Control Exemption-Columbia & Reading Railway Co. LLC, 68488-68489 [2024-19114]

Download as PDF 68488 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 165 / Monday, August 26, 2024 / Notices For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.22 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–19012 Filed 8–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: The meeting will be webcast on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. STATUS: This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. (ET) and will be open to the public via webcast on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. The Commission will consider whether to adopt amendments to reporting requirements on Forms NPORT and N-CEN. 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Jkt 262001 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 storage, conservation, scientific research, and exhibition or display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary storage, conservation, scientific research, and exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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. 2024–19047 Filed 8–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36796] Nathan Evans—Acquisition of Control Exemption—Columbia & Reading Railway Co. LLC Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Storage, Conservation, Scientific Research, and Exhibition— Determinations: 17 Objects Being Loaned by the Republic of Yemen DEPARTMENT OF STATE 17:03 Aug 23, 2024 [FR Doc. 2024–19048 Filed 8–23–24; 8:45 am] [Public Notice: 12505] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [FR Doc. 2024–19183 Filed 8–22–24; 11:15 am] 22 17 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. 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. 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. Nathan Evans (Evans), a noncarrier, filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(2) to acquire control of Columbia & Reading Railway Co. LLC (CORY), a Class III rail carrier that operates a 2.5-mile line in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa.1 The verified notice states that, pursuant to an agreement titled ‘‘Sale of LLC Membership Interest’’ (Agreement) dated June 27, 2024,2 Evans has agreed to acquire 51% of the membership interests of CORY from Freedom Rail Management, LLC. The verified notice 1 Evans filed a supplement on August 8, 2024, clarifying, among other things, that the transaction involves an acquisition of control rather than a continuance of control. Evans filed a second supplement on August 20, 2024, clarifying that the transaction does not require a historic report. The filing date of the second supplement will be deemed the filing date of the verified notice. 2 A public version of the Agreement was filed with the August 8 supplement. A confidential version was submitted under seal on August 13, 2024, concurrently with a motion for protective order. The motion for protective order was granted in a decision served on August 15, 2024. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 165 / Monday, August 26, 2024 / Notices further states that Evans currently controls Elizabethtown Industrial Railroad LLC (EZR), a Class III rail carrier that operates in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pa. Evans states that: (1) the railroads would not connect with each other or any other railroads in the EZR corporate family, (2) the proposed transaction is not part of a series of anticipated transactions that would connect the lines with each other or any other railroad in the EZR corporate family; and (3) the transaction does not involve a Class I rail carrier. Therefore, the proposed transaction is exempt from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323. See 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(2). The earliest this transaction may be consummated is September 19, 2024, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was filed). Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(g), the Board may not use its exemption authority to relieve a rail carrier of its statutory obligation to protect the interests of its employees. However, 49 U.S.C. 11326(c) does not provide for labor protection for transactions under 49 U.S.C. 11324 and 11325 that involve only Class III rail carriers. Because this transaction involves Class III rail carriers only, the Board, under the statute, may not impose labor protective conditions for this transaction. 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 to stay must be filed no later than September 12, 2024 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36796, 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 Evans’ representative, John K. Fiorilla, Dyer & Peterson, PC, 605 Main Street, Suite 104, Riverton, NJ 08077–1440. According to Evans, 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: August 20, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Aug 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Stefan Rice, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–19114 Filed 8–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. 2024–0217] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 26, 2024. The collection involves requesting that small on-demand operators voluntarily provide the number of revenue passengers that boarded their aircraft at each airport annually. This information is used in determining an airport’s category and eligibility for federal funding on an annual basis. It is not available through any other federal data source. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 25, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Loarte by email at: Luis.Loarte@faa.gov; phone: 202–267–9622. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68489 enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. OMB Control Number: 2120–0067. Title: Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey. Form Numbers: FAA Form 1800–31. Type of Review: Clearance of a renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 31, 2024, under FRN document citation number 2024–0217. The data collected through this survey is the only source of data for charter and nonscheduled passenger data by Part 135 operator (air taxis). The data received on the form (either paper or signed electronic copy) is then incorporated into the Air Carrier Activity Information System which is used to determine whether an airport is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funds and for calculating primary airport sponsor apportionment as specified by title 49 United Stated Code (U.S.C.), section 47114. The data collected on the form includes passenger enplanements by carrier and by airport. Passengers traveling on air taxis would be overlooked entirely if this passenger survey were not conducted. As a result, many airports would not receive their fair share of funds since there is currently no other source for this type of charter activity. On average, approximately 70 operators respond each year, reporting a total 1 million passengers. This data is important to those airports that struggle to meet the 2,500 and 10,000 passenger levels and could not do so without the reporting of the charter passengers. Respondents: A cover letter and instructions are sent through the United Parcel Service. The cover letter and instructions provide the carriers with the Airports External Portal (faa.gov) (AEP) site and the password for the voluntary Airport Activity Survey form. The cover letter and password for the Airport Activity Survey form is sent to approximately 100 small on-demand operators (certificated under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135) that have reported activity in the last three years. The form is also available on the FAA website. We allowed electronic submittals of the voluntary survey beginning with calendar year 2020 data. Operators can electronically access the form, sign, and submit to the FAA. The Airports External Portal is used by airports in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68488-68489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19114]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36796]


Nathan Evans--Acquisition of Control Exemption--Columbia & 
Reading Railway Co. LLC

    Nathan Evans (Evans), a noncarrier, filed a verified notice of 
exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(2) to acquire control of Columbia & 
Reading Railway Co. LLC (CORY), a Class III rail carrier that operates 
a 2.5-mile line in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa.\1\
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    \1\ Evans filed a supplement on August 8, 2024, clarifying, 
among other things, that the transaction involves an acquisition of 
control rather than a continuance of control. Evans filed a second 
supplement on August 20, 2024, clarifying that the transaction does 
not require a historic report. The filing date of the second 
supplement will be deemed the filing date of the verified notice.
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    The verified notice states that, pursuant to an agreement titled 
``Sale of LLC Membership Interest'' (Agreement) dated June 27, 2024,\2\ 
Evans has agreed to acquire 51% of the membership interests of CORY 
from Freedom Rail Management, LLC. The verified notice

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further states that Evans currently controls Elizabethtown Industrial 
Railroad LLC (EZR), a Class III rail carrier that operates in 
Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pa.
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    \2\ A public version of the Agreement was filed with the August 
8 supplement. A confidential version was submitted under seal on 
August 13, 2024, concurrently with a motion for protective order. 
The motion for protective order was granted in a decision served on 
August 15, 2024.
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    Evans states that: (1) the railroads would not connect with each 
other or any other railroads in the EZR corporate family, (2) the 
proposed transaction is not part of a series of anticipated 
transactions that would connect the lines with each other or any other 
railroad in the EZR corporate family; and (3) the transaction does not 
involve a Class I rail carrier. Therefore, the proposed transaction is 
exempt from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323. See 49 
CFR 1180.2(d)(2).
    The earliest this transaction may be consummated is September 19, 
2024, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified 
notice was filed).
    Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(g), the Board may not use its exemption 
authority to relieve a rail carrier of its statutory obligation to 
protect the interests of its employees. However, 49 U.S.C. 11326(c) 
does not provide for labor protection for transactions under 49 U.S.C. 
11324 and 11325 that involve only Class III rail carriers. Because this 
transaction involves Class III rail carriers only, the Board, under the 
statute, may not impose labor protective conditions for this 
transaction.
    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 to stay must be filed no later than September 12, 
2024 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36796, 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 
Evans' representative, John K. Fiorilla, Dyer & Peterson, PC, 605 Main 
Street, Suite 104, Riverton, NJ 08077-1440.
    According to Evans, 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: August 20, 2024.
    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Stefan Rice,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2024-19114 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am]
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