[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 71161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24861]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36074]


WRL, LLC--Acquisition Exemption--City of Tacoma, Department of 
Public Works

    WRL, LLC (WRL), a Class III carrier, has filed a verified notice of 
exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from the City of Tacoma, 
Department of Public Works d/b/a Tacoma Rail (Tacoma Rail), 
approximately 34.6 miles of rail line between milepost 33C and milepost 
67.6 in Lewis and Thurston Counties, Wash. (the Line). The Line is 
currently operated by Western Washington Railroad, LLC (WWRR). See W. 
Wash. R.R.--Lease & Operation Exemption--City of Tacoma, Dep't of Pub. 
Works, FD 35921 (STB served July 29, 2015).
    According to WRL, it expects to enter into an agreement with Tacoma 
Rail on or about October 4, 2016, pursuant to which it will acquire the 
Line from Tacoma Rail. WRL states that WWRR will continue to be the 
operator of the Line. WRL also states that the proposed transaction 
does not involve any provision that prohibits, restricts, or would 
otherwise limit future interchange of traffic with any third-party 
carrier.
    WRL certifies that, as a result of the proposed transaction, its 
projected revenues will not result in its becoming a Class I or Class 
II rail carrier and will not exceed $5 million.
    WRL states that the parties intend to consummate the transaction 
immediately after the effective date of the exemption. The earliest 
this transaction may be consummated is October 30, 2016 (30 days after 
the verified notice of exemption was filed).
    According to WRL, this action is categorically excluded from 
environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic review 
under 49 CFR 1105.8(b).
    If the verified 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 effectiveness of the 
exemption. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than October 21, 
2016 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
    An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. 
FD 36074, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, a copy of each 
pleading must be served on James H.M. Savage, 22 Rockingham Court, 
Germantown, MD 20874.
    Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at 
``WWW.STB.GOV.''

    Decided: October 11, 2016.

    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.

Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2016-24861 Filed 10-13-16; 8:45 am]
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