Proposed Rules. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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BILLING CODE 4910-59-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB-55 (Sub-No. 634X)] CSX Transportation, Inc.—Abandonment Exemption—in Monroe County, IN On July 1, 2003, CSX Transportation, Inc.
(CSXT)filed with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a 2.95-mile line of railroad, in CSXT's Western Region, Great Lakes Division, extending from milepost 00Q-219.55 to milepost 00Q-222.50, in Bloomington, Monroe County, IN. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 47402 and 47404, and includes no stations. The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in CSXT's possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in *Oregon Short Line R. Co.—Abandonment—Goshen* , 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by October 17, 2003. Any offer of financial assistance
(OFA)under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,100 filing fee. *See* 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than August 11, 2003. Each trail use request must be accompanied by a $150 filing fee. *See* 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27). All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No. AB-55 (Sub-No. 634X) and must be sent to:
(1)Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and
(2)Natalie S. Rosenberg, Counsel, 500 Water Street—J150, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Replies to the CSXT petition are due on or before August 11, 2003. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Services at
(202)565-1592 or refer to the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board's Section of Environmental Analysis
(SEA)at
(202)565-1539. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339.] An environmental assessment
(EA)(or environmental impact statement (EIS), if necessary), prepared by SEA, will be served upon all parties of record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its preparation. Other interested persons may contact SEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings normally will be made available within 60 days after the filing of the petition. The deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be within 30 days of its service. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at *http://WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.* Decided: July 14, 2003. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. 03-18432 Filed 7-18-03; 8:45 am]
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- 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2)
- 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25)
- 49 CFR 1152.28
- 49 CFR 1152.29
- 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27)
- 49 CFR 1152
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