65FR37456A Wisconsin Central Ltd.--Abandonment Exemption--In Forest and Langlade Counties, WI
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Posting-number: Volume 65, Issue 115, Page 37456A
[Federal Register: June 14, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 115)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Docket No. AB-303 (Sub-No. 23X)]
Wisconsin Central Ltd.--Abandonment Exemption--In Forest and
Langlade Counties, WI
On May 25, 2000, Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WC) 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. 10903-05 to abandon a line
of railroad known as the Crandon-White Lake Line,
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between milepost 254 south of Crandon and milepost 280 near White Lake,
in Forest and Langlade Counties, WI, a distance of 26 miles. The line
traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Codes 54520 and 54491, and includes
stations at Woodlawn (milepost 259.9) and Lily (milepost 269.0).
The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any
documentation in WC'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 R. Co.--Abandonment--Goshen,
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 September 12, 2000.
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 $1,000
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 July 5, 2000. Each trail use
request must be accompanied by a $150 filing fee. See 49 CFR
1002.2(f)(27).
All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No.
AB-303 (Sub-No. 23X) and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation
Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20423-0001; and (2) Michael J. Barron, Jr., P.O. Box
5062, Rosemont, IL 60017-5062. Replies to the WC petition are due on or
before July 5, 2000.
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) 565-1545. [TDD for the hearing impaired is available 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 normally will
be made available within 60 days after the filing of the petition. The
deadline for submission of comments on the EA will generally be within
30 days after its service.
Board decisions and notices are available on our website at
``WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.''
Decided: June 8, 2000.
By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of
Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-15047 Filed 6-13-00; 8:45 am]
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