East Tennessee Railway, L.P.-Lease and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc., 88853 [2024-26052]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices 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, one copy of each pleading must be served on Applicants’ representative, Robert A. Wimbish, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606– 3208. According to Applicants, this action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and historic reporting under 49 CFR 1105.8(b). Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov. Decided: November 5, 2024. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Tammy Lowery, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–26019 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36777] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 First Coast Railroad Inc.—Lease and Operation Exemption—CSX Transportation, Inc. First Coast Railroad Inc. (FCRD), a Class III railroad, has filed a verified notice of exemption pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.41 to enter into an amendment to extend the term of, and to make other minor changes to, a lease with CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), for a line of railroad extending from Yulee, Fla., at milepost S 611.95, to the end of track at Seals, Ga., milepost S 593.4, on the Kingsland Subdivision; and from Yulee, milepost SMA 35.1, to the end of track at Fernandina, Fla., milepost SMA 48.38, on the Fernandina Subdivision, a distance of approximately 31.83 miles (the Line). According to the verified notice, FCRD entered into an agreement to lease from CSXT and operate the Line in 2005. First Coast R.R.—Lease & Operation Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., FD 34670 (STB served Apr. 25, 2005). FCRD and CSXT have now agreed to amend the agreement, extending it through April 30, 2029. According to the verified notice, FCRD is currently operating the Line and will continue to do so after the lease amendment becomes effective. FCRD certifies that the amended lease does not include an interchange commitment. FCRD certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 and that its annual revenues currently exceed $5,000,000. Pursuant to 49 CFR 1150.42(e), if a carrier’s projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million, it must, at least 60 days before the exemption becomes effective, post a notice of its intent to undertake the proposed transaction at the workplace of the employees on the affected lines, serve a copy of the notice on the national offices of the labor unions with employees on the affected lines, and certify to the Board that it has done so. However, FCRD has requested waiver of the 60-day advance labor notice requirement. FCRD’s waiver request will be addressed in a separate decision. The Board will establish the effective date of the exemption in its separate decision on the waiver request. 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 November 15, 2024. All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36777, 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 FCRD’s representative, Eric M. Hocky, Clark Hill PLC, Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market St., Suite 2620, Philadelphia, PA 19103. According to FCRD, 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 5, 2024. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Regena Smith-Bernard, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–26070 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36778] East Tennessee Railway, L.P.—Lease and Operation Exemption—CSX Transportation, Inc. East Tennessee Railway, L.P. (ETRY), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00157 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 88853 1150.41 to amend its lease with CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) for a 4.05mile rail line that extends from milepost ZJ 0.05 to milepost ZJ 4.10 near Johnson City, Tenn., and two short spurs, known as Johnson City Lead and Carnegie Spur, in Washington County, Tenn. (the Line). ETRY states that it first received authority to lease and operate the Line in 2003,1 and it is currently the operator of the Line. According to ETRY, the amended lease will extend the term of the current lease an additional six years, through September 30, 2030, as well as make other minor changes. ETRY certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of the proposed transaction will not result in ETRY’s becoming a Class I or Class II rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million. ETRY also certifies that the amended lease does not include an interchange commitment. The transaction may be consummated on or after November 24, 2024, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice of exemption 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 by November 15, 2024 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective). All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36778, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing or in writing addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on ETRY’s representative, Justin J. Marks, Clark Hill PLC, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1300 South, Washington, DC 20004. According to ETRY, 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: November 5, 2024. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings. Eden Besera, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–26052 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P 1 See East Tenn. Ry.—Lease & Operation Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., FD 34404 (STB served Sept. 26, 2003). E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 88853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26052]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36778]


East Tennessee Railway, L.P.--Lease and Operation Exemption--CSX 
Transportation, Inc.

    East Tennessee Railway, L.P. (ETRY), a Class III rail carrier, has 
filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to amend its 
lease with CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) for a 4.05-mile rail line 
that extends from milepost ZJ 0.05 to milepost ZJ 4.10 near Johnson 
City, Tenn., and two short spurs, known as Johnson City Lead and 
Carnegie Spur, in Washington County, Tenn. (the Line). ETRY states that 
it first received authority to lease and operate the Line in 2003,\1\ 
and it is currently the operator of the Line. According to ETRY, the 
amended lease will extend the term of the current lease an additional 
six years, through September 30, 2030, as well as make other minor 
changes.
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    \1\ See East Tenn. Ry.--Lease & Operation Exemption--CSX 
Transp., Inc., FD 34404 (STB served Sept. 26, 2003).
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    ETRY certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of 
the proposed transaction will not result in ETRY's becoming a Class I 
or Class II rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million. ETRY also 
certifies that the amended lease does not include an interchange 
commitment.
    The transaction may be consummated on or after November 24, 2024, 
the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice 
of exemption 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 by 
November 15, 2024 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes 
effective).
    All pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 36778, must be filed with 
the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing or in writing 
addressed to 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a 
copy of each pleading must be served on ETRY's representative, Justin 
J. Marks, Clark Hill PLC, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1300 South, 
Washington, DC 20004.
    According to ETRY, 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: November 5, 2024.

    By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Eden Besera,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2024-26052 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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