[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 37639]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18541]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Docket No. AB-470 (Sub-No. 1X)]


Southeast Kansas Railroad Company--Abandonment Exemption--in 
Montgomery, Labette and Cherokee Counties, KS

    On June 24, 1997, Southeast Kansas Railroad Company (SEK) 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 line of railroad extending from milepost 421.0 near 
Coffeyville, KS, to milepost 387.0 near Faulkner, KS, a distance of 34 
miles in Montgomery, Labette and Cherokee Counties, KS. The line 
traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 67336, 67332, 67342, and 67337.
    The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any 
documentation in SEK'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 issuance of 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 10, 1997.
    Any offer of financial assistance 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 offer of financial assistance must be 
accompanied by a $900 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 4, 1997. 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-470 (Sub-No. 1X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, N.W., 
Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) Karl Morell, Ball Janik LLP, 1455 F 
Street, N.W., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005.
    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) 565-1545. [TDD for the hearing impaired is available at (202) 
0565-1695.]
    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 of the filing of the petition. 
The deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be 
within 30 days of its service.

    Decided: July 9, 1997.
    By the Board, Vernon A. Williams, Secretary.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-18541 Filed 7-11-97; 8:45 am]
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