[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 23292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11028]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 105X)]


Union Pacific Railroad Company--Abandonment Exemption--in Kane 
County, IL

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

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SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board exempts, from the prior 
approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 and from the offer of 
financial assistance requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10904, the abandonment 
by Union Pacific Railroad Company of a 2.8-mile segment of its East 
Elgin Industrial Lead between milepost 41.0 near Elgin Junction and 
milepost 43.8 near East Elgin, in Kane County, IL, subject to interim 
trail use/rail banking, public use, environmental, and standard 
employee protective conditions.

DATES: This exemption will be effective on May 29, 1997. Requests for 
trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 must be filed by May 9, 
1997, petitions to stay must be filed by May 14, 1997, and petitions to 
reopen must be filed by May 27, 1997.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB 
Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 105X) must be filed with: Surface 
Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 
K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of all 
pleadings must be served on petitioner's representative: Joseph D. 
Anthofer, General Attorney, 1416 Dodge St., Room 830, Omaha, NE 68179-
0830.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [TDD for 
the hearing impaired: (202) 565-1695.]

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., 1925 K Street, 
NW., Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 289-4357. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services 
(202) 565-1695.]

    Decided: April 17, 1997.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-11028 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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