[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38052-38053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-18115]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 182X)]


Union Pacific Railroad Company-Discontinuance Exemption-In Weld 
and Boulder Counties, CO

    On July 2, 2001, the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) filed with 
the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 
10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to 
discontinue service over a segment of its Boulder Industrial Lead, 
extending from milepost 18.79 near Eagle Mine to milepost 31.0 near 
Valmont, a distance of 12.21 miles, in Weld and Boulder Counties, CO. 
The line traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 80026, 80303 and 80516 
and includes the station at Eagle Mine.
    The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any 
documentation in the railroad's possession will be made available 
promptly to those requesting it.
    The interests of railroad employees will be protected by the 
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.--Abandonment--Goshen, 
360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption 
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be 
issued by October 19, 2001.
    Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) 
will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting 
the petition for exemption. Each offer must be accompanied by a $1,000 
filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25).
    All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No. 
AB-33 (Sub-No. 182X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20423-0001, and (2) Mack H. Shumate, Jr., 101 North 
Wacker Drive, Room 1920, Chicago, IL 60606. Replies to the exemption 
petition are due August 10, 2001.
    Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment and 
discontinuance procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public 
Services at (202) 565-1592 or refer to the full abandonment or 
discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning 
environmental issues may be directed to the Board's Section of 
Environmental Analysis (SEA) at (202) 565-1545. [TDD for the hearing 
impaired is available at 1-800-877-8339.]
    An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement 
(EIS), if necessary) prepared by SEA will be served upon all parties of 
record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its 
preparation. Any other persons who would like to obtain a copy of the 
EA (or EIS) may contact SEA. EAs in these abandonment proceedings 
normally will be made available within 60 days of the filing of the 
petition. The deadline for submission of comments on the EA will 
generally be within 30 days of its service.

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    Board decisions and notices are available on our website at 
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''

    Decided: July 12, 2001.

    By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-18115 Filed 7-19-01; 8:45 am]
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