[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 116 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 32607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15451]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 33749
(Sub-No. 1)]


Union Pacific Railroad Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--The 
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

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SUMMARY: The Board, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, exempts the trackage rights 
described in STB Finance Docket No. 33749 \1\ to permit the trackage 
rights to expire on August 28, 1999.

    \1\ On May 21, 1999, Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) filed a 
notice of exemption under the Board's class exemption procedures at 
49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). The notice covered the agreement by The 
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) to grant 
temporary overhead rights to UP over BNSF's rail line known as the 
Madill Subdivision between Carrollton, TX, BNSF milepost 700.17, and 
South Joe, TX, BNSF milepost 633.0, a total distance of 
approximately 67.5 miles. See Union Pacific Railroad Company--
Trackage Rights Exemption--The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe 
Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 33749 (STB served June 1, 
1999). The trackage rights operations under the exemption became 
effective on May 28, 1999, 7 days after the verified notice was 
filed, and are subject to standard labor protective conditions. The 
exemption is scheduled to be consummated on or shortly after June 
21, 1999. The trackage rights agreement is scheduled to expire 
August 28, 1999.
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DATES: This exemption is effective on July 17, 1999. Petitions to 
reopen must be filed by July 7, 1999.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 33749 (Sub-No. 1) must be filed with the Surface 
Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 
K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of all 
pleadings must be served on petitioner's representative, Joseph D. 
Anthofer, Esq., 1416 Dodge Street, #830, Omaha, NE 68179.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (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., 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.]
    Board decisions and notices are available on our website at 
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''

    Decided: June 9, 1999.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn and 
Commissioner Burkes.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-15451 Filed 6-16-99; 8:45 am]
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