[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 2224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-858]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 33813]


RailAmerica, Inc.--Control Exemption--RailTex, Inc.

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of Exemption.

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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board (Board) has exempted under 49 
U.S.C. 10502 the acquisition by RailAmerica, Inc. (RailAmerica), a 
railroad holding company, of direct control of RailTex, Inc. (RailTex), 
a railroad holding company, and indirect control of RailTex's 17 
domestic Class III rail carriers.

DATES: This exemption will be effective on January 14, 2000. Petitions 
to reopen must be filed by February 2, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send pleadings (an original and 25 copies) referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 33813 to: Surface Transportation Board, Office of 
the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 
20423-0001. In addition, send one copy of pleadings to Rail America's 
representative: Louis E. Gitomer, Of Counsel, Ball Janik LLP, 1455 F 
Street, N.W., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia M. Farr, (202) 565-1613. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD/TDY 
services at 1-800-877-8339.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision. To obtain a copy of the full decision, write to, call 
or pick up in person from: Da-To-Da Office Solutions, Mercury Building, 
1925 K Street, N.W., Room 210, Washington, DC 20006. Until further 
notice, Da-To-Da Office Solutions' telephone number in the Mercury 
Building will be (202) 289-4357. In addition, Board decisions and 
notices are available on our website at ``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''

    Decided: January 7, 2000.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Burkes and 
Commissioner Clyburn.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-858 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am]
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