[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 10426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5302]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 33527]


Providence and Worcester Railroad Company--Acquisition and 
Operation Exemption--Connecticut Central Railroad Company

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT.

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. 11323, et seq., Providence and 
Worcester's acquisition, via a stock exchange, and operation of 
Connecticut Central Railroad Company.

DATES: The exemption will be effective April 2, 1998. Petitions to stay 
must be filed by March 18, 1998. Petitions to reopen must be filed by 
March 30, 1998.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 33527 must be filed with the Office of the 
Secretary, Case Control Unit, Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K 
Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001; a copy of all pleadings must 
be served on petitioner's representative: James E. Howard, 90 Canal 
Street, Boston, MA 02114.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 565-1600 [TDD 
for the hearing impaired on (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., Suite 210, 1925 K 
Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 289-4357. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services 
(202) 565-1695.]

    Decided: February 23, 1998.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-5302 Filed 3-2-98; 8:45 am]
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