[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 23, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 51405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-21509]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 33862]


Public Service Company of Colorado--Construction Exemption--
Pueblo County, CO

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of Exemption.

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SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board conditionally exempts from 
the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10901 the construction by 
Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) of a line of railroad, 
approximately 1,500 feet in length, in Pueblo County, CO.\1\
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    \1\ On May 19, 2000, PSCo filed a petition under 49 U.S.C. 
10901(d) to require BNSF to allow PSCo's proposed construction to 
cross BNSF's track. The proceeding is docketed as STB Finance Docket 
No. 33862 (Sub-No. 1), Public Service Company of Colorado--Petition 
For Crossing Authority Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10901(d). The crossing 
proceeding remains pending.

DATES: The exemption will not become effective until the environmental 
review process is completed. Once that process is completed, the Board 
will issue a further decision addressing the environmental matters and 
making the exemption effective at that time, if appropriate, thereby 
allowing construction to begin. Petitions to reopen must be filed by 
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September 12, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 33862, 
to: (1) Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case 
Control Unit, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) 
Thomas W. Wilcox, 1920 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [TDD for 
the hearing impaired: 1-800-877-8339.]

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: Da-To-Da Office Solutions, Room 405, 
1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 466-5530. 
[TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-877-8339.]
    Board decisions and notices are available on our website at 
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''

    Decided: August 16, 2000.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Burkes, and 
Commissioner Clyburn.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-21509 Filed 8-22-00; 8:45 am]
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