[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 67707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19690]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 34949]


Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.--Acquisition Exemption--The 
South Western Rail Road Company and Central of Georgia Railroad Company

    Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR), a Class III rail 
carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 
to acquire (by purchase) pursuant to an agreement entered into with 
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) portions of a rail line from two 
NSR subsidiaries: (1) The South Western Rail Road Company, extending 
between milepost H-275.00, at Smithville, GA, and milepost H-339.00, at 
Eufaula, AL; and (2) Central of Georgia Railroad Company, extending 
between milepost H-333.59 (which equates to milepost L-333.59), at 
Eufaula, and milepost L-349.00 near White Oak, AL. The total distance 
of the rail line to be purchased by GSWR is 79.41 miles. GSWR has been 
leasing and operating the rail line from NSR and will continue as the 
operator after it purchases the line.
    GSWR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of 
this transaction will not result in GSWR's becoming a Class II or Class 
I rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual 
revenues will not exceed $5 million.
    The transaction was expected to be consummated on or shortly after 
November 8, 2006.
    If the notice contains false or misleading information, the 
exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 
U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to 
revoke will not automatically stay the transaction.
    An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB 
Finance Docket No. 34949, must be filed with the Surface Transportation 
Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one 
copy of each pleading must be served on Karl Morell, Of Counsel, Ball 
Janik LLP, 1455 F Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at http://www.stb.dot.gov.

    Decided: November 15, 2006.

    By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-19690 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
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