[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 73 (Friday, April 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18965-18966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-9569]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 33652]


Union Pacific Railroad Company--Acquisition and Operation 
Exemption--Mid Michigan Railroad, Inc.

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

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SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for 
exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 
filed by Union Pacific Railroad Company for its acquisition of the 
107.3-mile line of railroad owned by Mid Michigan Railroad, Inc., 
between Saint Joseph, MO, and Upland, KS, subject to employee 
protective and environmental conditions.

DATES: This exemption was effective on April 13, 1999. Petitions to 
reopen must be filed by May 5, 1999.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to the 
exemption granted in STB Finance Docket No. 33652 must be filed with 
the 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 applicant's representative, Joseph 
D. Anthofer, 1416 Dodge Street, #830, Omaha, NE 68179.


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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, refer to the 
Board's decision served April 14, 1999.
    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.]
    Board decisions and notices are available on our website at 
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''

    Decided: April 13, 1999.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn, and 
Commissioner Burkes.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-9569 Filed 4-15-99; 8:45 am]
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