[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 20550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11315]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board 1
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    \1\  The ICC Termination Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-88, 109 
Stat. 803 (the Act), which was enacted on December 29, 1995, and 
took effect on January 1, 1996, abolished the Interstate Commerce 
Commission and transferred certain functions to the Surface 
Transportation Board (Board). This notice relates to functions that 
are subject to Board jurisdiction pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11323.
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[STB Finance Docket No. 32857]


Burlington Northern Railroad Company--Lease Exemption-- Union 
Pacific Railroad Company

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

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SUMMARY: The Board exempts under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior 
approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 the lease by Burlington 
Northern Railroad Company of Union Pacific Railroad Company's 1.0-mile 
line of railroad from milepost 32.0 to milepost 33.0, at Valmont, CO, 
subject to standard employee protective conditions.

DATES: This exemption is effective on June 6, 1996. Petitions to stay 
must be filed by May 17, 1996. Petitions to reopen must be filed by May 
28, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send pleadings referring to STB Finance Docket No. 32857 to: 
(1) Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control 
Branch, 1201 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20423; and (2) 
Michael E. Roper, 3800 Continental Plaza, 777 Main Street, Fort Worth, 
TX 76102-5384.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 927-5610. [TDD for 
the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, 
call, or pick up in person from: DC NEWS & DATA, INC., Room 2229, 1201 
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20423. Telephone: (202) 289-
4357/4359. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through 
TDD services (202) 927-5721.]

    Decided: April 23, 1996.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Simmons, and 
Commissioner Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-11315 Filed 5-6-96; 8:45 am]
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