[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 64341]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-30735]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 34124]


Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation--Continuance in 
Control Exemption--B&H Rail Corp.

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

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SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board exempts from the prior 
approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 the control by Livonia, 
Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation, a Class III rail common carrier, 
of B&H Rail Corp. (B&H), upon B&H's becoming a rail carrier pursuant to 
a related transaction in STB Finance Docket No. 34123.\1\
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    \1\ On October 26, 2001, B&H filed a notice of exemption under 
the Board's class exemption procedures at 49 CFR 1150.31. The notice 
covered the acquisition and operation of two rail lines in Steuben 
County, NY. See B&H Rail Corp.--Lease and Operation Exemption--
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corporation and Norfolk Southern 
Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 34123 (STB served Nov. 13, 
2001).

DATES: This exemption is effective on January 11, 2002. Petitions to 
stay must be filed by December 27, 2001. Petitions to reopen must be 
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filed by January 7, 2002.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 34124 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 petitioner's representative Kevin M. Sheys, Esq., Kirkpatrick 
& Lockhart LLP, 1800 Massachussets Avenue, NW., Second Floor, 
Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (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 2 Da Legal, Suite 405, 1925 K 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 293-7776. 
[Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services 
1 (800) 877-8339.]
    Board decisions and notices are available on our website at 
www.stb.dot.gov. 

    Decided: December 5, 2001.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn, and 
Commissioner Burkes.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-30735 Filed 12-11-01; 8:45 am]
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