[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40782-40783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13656]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB-490 (Sub-No. 1X)]


Greenville County Economic Development Corporation--Abandonment 
and Discontinuance Exemption--in Greenville County, SC

    On June 24, 2005, Greenville County Economic Development 
Corporation (GCEDC) filed with the Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 
10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon 
approximately 11.8 miles of line, extending from milepost 0.0 in 
Greenville, SC, to milepost 11.8 in Travelers Rest, SC (Northern 
Segment) and to discontinue service over 3.29 miles of line, extending 
from milepost AJK 585.34 in East Greenville, SC, to milepost AJK 588.63 
in Greenville (Southern Segment). No stations are located on either 
segment. The Northern Segment traverses United States Postal Service 
Zip Codes 29690, 29609, 29613, 29617, 29611, and 29601. The Southern 
Segment traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 29607.
    The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any 
documentation in GFEC's possession will be made available promptly to 
those requesting it.
    GCEDC proposes to abandon or discontinue service over the Northern 
and Southern Segments, which constitute its entire operations. When 
issuing authority for railroad lines that constitute the carrier's 
entire system, the Board does not impose labor protection, except in 
specifically enumerated circumstances. See Northampton and Bath R. 
Co.--Abandonment, 354 I.C.C. 784, 785-86 (1978) (Northampton). 
Therefore, if the Board grants the petition for exemption, in the 
absence of a showing that one or more of the exceptions articulated in 
Northampton are present, no labor protective conditions would be 
imposed.
    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 12, 2005.
    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 OFA must be accompanied by a $1,200 
filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25).
    All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment 
of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for 
other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public 
use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 
49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than August 3, 2005. Each trail use 
request must be accompanied by a $200 filing fee. See 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(27).
    All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No. 
AB-490 (Sub-No. 1X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) William 
Mullins, Baker & Miller PLLC, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
300, Washington, DC 20037.
    Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment 
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) 565-1539. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available 
though the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) 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. Other interested persons may contact SEA to obtain a 
copy of the EA (or EIS). EAs in these abandonment proceedings

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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.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at http://WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.

    Decided: July 6, 2005.

    By the Board, Joseph H. Dettmar, Acting Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-13656 Filed 7-13-05; 8:45 am]
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