[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 163 (Thursday, August 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 52235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20501]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[Docket No. AB 303 (Sub-No. 41X)]


Wisconsin Central Ltd.--Abandonment Exemption--in Winnebago 
County, Wis.

    On August 2, 2013, Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WCL) 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 abandon 
approximately 0.23 miles of rail line, known as the Galloway Spur, 
extending from milepost 206.27 at Henry Street to the end of the line 
at milepost 206.50 near South Commercial Street in Neenah, Winnebago 
County, Wis. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 
54956. There are no stations on the line.\1\
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    \1\ WCL states that Galloway Company (Galloway) is the only 
shipper on the line. According to WCL, after abandonment, WCL plans 
to reclassify the line as private industry track and transfer it to 
Galloway, whose private track connects with the line. Galloway, WCL 
states, will acquire the track to expand and redevelop its rail 
facilities so that it can accommodate Galloway's future expansion 
and business growth. WCL further states that Galloway will remain a 
rail-served property after the abandonment.
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    WCL states that, based on information in its possession, the line 
does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in 
WCL'S possession will be made available promptly to those requesting 
it.
    The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the 
conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad--Abandonment Portion 
Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, 
Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
    By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption 
proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be 
issued by November 20, 2013.
    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 $1,600 
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 September 11, 2013. Each trail 
use request must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. See 49 CFR 
1002.2(f)(27).
    All filings in response to this notice must refer to Docket No. AB 
303 (Sub-No. 41X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation 
Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) Audrey L. 
Brodick, Fletcher & Sippel LLC, 29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 920, 
Chicago, IL 60606. Replies to the petition are due on or before 
September 11, 2013.
    Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment 
procedures may contact the Board's Office of Public Assistance, 
Governmental Affairs and Compliance at (202) 245-0238 or refer to the 
full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR 1152. 
Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the 
Board's Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) at (202) 245-0305. 
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
    An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement 
(EIS), if necessary) prepared by OEA will be served upon all parties of 
record and upon any agencies or other persons who comment during its 
presentation. Other interested persons may contact OEA to obtain a copy 
of the EA (or EIS). 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 generally will be within 
30 days of its service.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at 
``www.stb.dot.gov.''

    Decided: August 9, 2013.

    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Derrick A. Gardner,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2013-20501 Filed 8-21-13; 8:45 am]
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