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AbandonmentIn AB 290

AB 290 (Sub-No. 306X)

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY--DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE EXEMPTION--IN HUDSON COUNTY, N.J.

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182 filings, 42 decisions and 8 environmental comments observed here; last checked 10 Oct 2026, 21:36 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:42 UTC.

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  1. Decision
    52718Entire Board
    (1) VACATED A STAY AND ALLOWED CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION TO ABANDON, AND CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE OVER, AN APPROXIMATELY 1.36-MILE PORTION OF A LINE OF RAILROAD IN JERSEY CITY, N.J., SUBJECT TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PUBLIC USE CONDITIONS; AND (2) DENIED AN APPEAL OF A MAY 23, 2025 DECISION REJECTING AN OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY.
  2. Section
    310920Section 5 Summary
    Surface Transportation Board
  3. Section
    310919Section 5 Summary
    Surface Transportation Board
  4. Substitution
    310165Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    City of Jersey City, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition
  5. Motion
    309948Motion/Petition/Request
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  6. Letter
    309929Letter
    Congressman Robert Menendez
  7. Reply
    309878Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  8. Letter
    309834Letter
    NJ State Senator Raj Mukherji
  9. Reply
    309644Reply To Appeal
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  10. Reply
    309643Reply To Appeal
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  11. Appeal
    309615Appeal
    City of Jersey City
  12. Decision
    52612Director Of Proceedings
    REJECTED AN OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FILED BY THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY.
  13. Letter
    309598Letter
    City of Jersey City
  14. Reply
    309591Reply Comments
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  15. OFA
    309576OFA - Offer Of Financial Assistance
    City of Jersey City
  16. Reply
    309481Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  17. Decision
    52507Director Of Proceedings
    GRANTED AN UNOPPOSED REQUEST TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO FILE UPDATED VALUATION INFORMATION UNTIL APRIL 17, 2025.
  18. Request
    309330Request For Extension Of Time
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  19. Decision
    52484Director Of Proceedings
    ORDERED THAT CONRAIL SHALL FILE WITH THE BOARD UPDATED VALUATION INFORMATION FOR THE HARSIMUS BRANCH BY MARCH 17, 2025.
  20. Reply
    309252Reply
    CNJ Rail Corporation
  21. Reply
    309251Reply
    City of Jersey City
  22. Reply
    309243Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  23. Decision
    52455Director Of Proceedings
    ORDERED: (1) CONRAIL RAIL CORPORATION (CONRAIL) TO CERTIFY BY FEBRUARY 18, 2025, THE CONTINUED ACCURACY OF ITS JUNE 1, 2015 VALUATION INFORMATION, AND (2) THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY AND CNJ RAIL CORPORATION TO INFORM THE BOARD BY FEBRUARY 20, 2025, AND CONRAIL WHETHER THEY INTEND TO MAKE AN OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
  24. Notice
    307770Notice
    Slover & Loftus LLP
  25. Comment
    EI-33161LLCs and Albanese Organization, Inc.
    Peter A. Pfohl · Washington, DC
  26. Comment
    EI-32967Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Branch Embankment Preservation Coalition
    Embankment Preservation Coalition also concurs in and adopts the comments filed this date by Rails to Trails Conservancy
    Jersey City, NJ
  27. Comment
    EI-32956LLCs
    Michele Donato · Lavallette, NJ
  28. Comment
    EI-32903Peter Pfohl, for LLCs and Albanese Organization, Inc.
    Please find attached for filing the attached Reply to the City Parties May 31, 2023 Motion to Strike.
    Washington, DC
  29. Comment
    EI-32968City of Jersey City, et al
    Please see attached environmental/historic comment, submitted for inclusion in the record.
    Charles Montange, attorney for City, et al. · Seattle, WA
  30. Substitution
    305806Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLc; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  31. Decision
    51485--
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT COURT ACTION WAS INSTITUTED ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
  32. Decision
    51043Entire Board
    CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS NO VIOLATION OF SECTION 110(k) AND THE BOARD WILL PROCEED WITH COMPLETION OF THE SECTION 106 HISTORIC REVIEW.
  33. Decision
    50989Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED NOTICE OF A CORRECTION TO A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2021.
  34. Reply
    303092Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  35. Reply
    303090Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  36. Comments
    303085Comment
    City of Jersey City, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition
  37. Decision
    50963Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDED THAT A CERTAIN CONDITION BE IMPOSED ON A DECISION GRANTING ABANDONMENT AUTHORITY.
  38. Reply
    302831Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  39. Reply
    302827Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  40. Reply
    302752Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  41. Reply
    302751Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  42. Rebuttal
    302749Rebuttal
    City of Jersey City, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition
  43. Comments
    302572Comment
    Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition
  44. Comments
    302565Comment
    North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
  45. Comments
    302562Comment
    Village Neighborhood Association
  46. Statement
    302561Opening Statement
    212 Marin Boulevard, LLC; 247 Manila Avenue, LLC; 280 Erie Street, LLC; 317 Jersey Avenue, LLC; 354 Cole Street, LLC; 389 Monmouth Street, LLC; 415 Brunswick Street, LLC; and 446 Newark Avenue, LLC
  47. Statement
    302560Opening Statement
    City of Jersey City, Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition and Rails to Trails Conservancy
  48. Statement
    302557Opening Statement
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  49. Comments
    302555Comment
    Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition
  50. Comments
    302554Comment
    The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery
  51. Comments
    302553Comment
    Karin Williams
  52. Comments
    302551Comment
    Harsimus Cove Association
  53. Comments
    302547Comment
    Historic Paulus Hook Association
  54. Comments
    302546Comment
    NY/NJ Baykeeper
  55. Comments
    302545Comment
    Peter Zirnis
  56. Comments
    302544Comment
    Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy
  57. Comments
    302543Comment
    Friends of Liberty State Park
  58. Comments
    302542Comment
    Robb Kushner
  59. Comments
    302540Comment
    Van Vorst Park Association
  60. Comments
    302539Comment
    Jersey City Parks Coalition
  61. Comments
    302532Comment
    Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association
  62. Comments
    302530Comment
    Tia Biasi
  63. Decision
    50767Director Of Proceedings
    ORDERED OPENING SUBMISSIONS DUE BY JUNE 18, 2021; AND REPLIES DUE BY JULY 19, 2021.
  64. Comment
    EI-30439Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition
    I am submitting comments on behalf of one of my clients, PRR Harsimus Stem Embankment Coalition. The Coalition wishes to stress that Conrail and its chosen developer did not act in accordance with the City's intentions as claimed by the OEA in its 2009 Environmental Assessment in the OEA's suggestions in connection with section 110(k) (anticipatory demolition). The Coalition submits 30 letter showing that Conrail acted in disregard, and contrary, to the City's intentions. City of Jersey City and Rails to Trails Conservancy affiliate with these comments and the evidence presented, noting that the letters further demonstrate an intentional violation of section 110(k) by Conrail.
    Charles Montange, attorney, on behalf of Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition · Shoreline, WA
  65. Comment
    EI-30372City of Jersey City, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservatoin Coalition
    Charles Montange on behalf of City of Jersey City, et al. · Seattle, WA
  66. Comments
    301191Environmental Comment
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  67. Comments
    301186Environmental Comment
    City of Jersey City, Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition and Rails to Trails Conservancy
  68. Substitution
    301174Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  69. Decision
    50416Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SOUGHT COMMENTS BY OCTOBER 19, 2020.
  70. Decision
    47353Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A CULTURAL RESOURCES EFFECTS ASSESSMENT REPORT ADDENDUM IN THIS PROCEEDING.
  71. Decision
    39674Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A CULTURAL RESOURCES EFFECTS ASSESSMENT REPORT AND CONCLUDED THAT CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION'S PROPOSAL IN THIS PROCEEDING COULD RESULT IN ADVERSE EFFECTS TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES LISTED IN OR ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER. PROVIDED NOTICE THAT COMMENTS ARE REQUESTED RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS PROCESS AND POTENTIAL MITIGATION MEASURES THAT COULD BE ADOPTED TO RESOLVE THOSE ADVERSE EFFECTS.
  72. Decision
    46660Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED AN ADDENDUM TO THE CULTURAL RESOURCES IDENTIFICATION REPORT ISSUED ON MAY 5, 2017, IN THESE PROCEEDINGS.
  73. Decision
    46654Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION DETERMINED THAT ANY FUTURE DISCOVERY MATTERS AND DISCOVERY DISPUTES IN THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL NO LONGER BE DIRECTED TOWARDS FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.
  74. Decision
    45916Entire Board
    DECISION DENIED JAMES RIFFIN'S REQUEST TO RECONSIDER OR REOPEN ITS APRIL 28, 2017 DECISION, WHICH UPHELD SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON RIFFIN, INCLUDING TERMINATING HIS PARTICIPATION IN THESE CASES. THE BOARD ALSO DENIED RIFFIN'S REQUEST FOR A STAY.
  75. Decision
    45908Director Of Proceedings
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING COURT ACTION WAS INSTITUTED ON JUNE 22, 2017, IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.
  76. Supplement
    243852Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  77. Reply
    243802Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  78. Reply
    243799Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  79. Comments
    243796Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  80. Reply
    243793Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  81. Comments
    243789Comment
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  82. Substitution
    243742Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    Llc Intervenors
  83. Motion
    243563Petition To Reopen
    James Riffin
  84. Motion
    243548Motion/Petition/Request
    James Riffin
  85. Decision
    39672Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A CULTURAL RESOURCES IDENTIFICATION REPORT AND SOUGHT COMMENTS ON THE REPORT BY JUNE 19, 2017.
  86. Decision
    45708Entire Board
    DECISION DENIED JAMES RIFFIN'S APPEAL OF AN ORDER DISMISSING HIM FROM THESE PROCEEDINGS, STRIKING HIS PLEADINGS, AND ORDERING HIM TO PAY CERTAIN ATTORNEY'S FEES.
  87. Reply
    242776Reply
    James Riffin
  88. Supplement
    242695Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  89. Comments
    242685Comment
    Llc Intervenors
  90. Comments
    242659Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  91. Reply
    242586Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  92. Motion
    242583Motion To Withdraw
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  93. Reply
    242574Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  94. Motion
    242562Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  95. Decision
    45631Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART JAMES RIFFIN'S PETITION FOR OTHER RELIEF.
  96. Supplement
    242462Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  97. Motion
    242402Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  98. Reply
    242396Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  99. Decision
    45620Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION ORDERED, PURSUANT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE JOHN P. DRING'S ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE OCTOBER 24, 2016 ORAL ARGUMENTS, THE DISCOVERY PROCEEDINGS IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED DOCKETS ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.
  100. Reply
    242324Reply
    James Riffin
  101. Supplement
    242302Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  102. Motion
    242299Motion To Dismiss Or Discontinue
    James Riffin
  103. Supplement
    242226Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  104. Reply
    242195Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  105. Reply
    242191Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  106. Comments
    242184Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  107. Reply
    242137Reply
    James Riffin
  108. Supplement
    242133Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  109. Supplement
    242095Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  110. Reply
    242092Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  111. Transcript
    242051Transcript Of Oral Argument
    Ace Federal Reporters
  112. Transcript
    241972Transcript Of Oral Argument
    Ace Federal Reporters
  113. Reply
    241969Reply
    City Of Jersey City
  114. Letter
    241951Letter
    Llc Intervenors
  115. Motion
    241932Petition
    James Riffin
  116. Decision
    45539Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION ORDERED THAT JAMES RIFFIN'S MOTION TO STAY BE STRICKEN FROM THE PROCEEDING IN THE DOCKETS.
  117. Decision
    45538Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION: (1) PROHIBITED JAMES RIFFIN (MR. RIFFIN) FROM INTRODUCING ANY FURTHER EVIDENCE INTO THE REFERENCED DOCKETS; (2) STRUCK MR. RIFFIN'S PLEADINGS FROM THE PROCEEDINGS IN THE REFERENCED DOCKETS; (3) DISMISSED MR. RIFFIN FROM THE PROCEEDINGS IN, AND PROHIBITED MR. RIFFIN FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN, THE REFERENCED DOCKETS; (4) ORDERED MR. RIFFIN TO PAY THE COUNSEL FEES OF CITY OF JERSEY CITY, RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY, AND PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD HARSIMUS STEM EMBANKMENT PRESERVATION COALITION; AND (5) ORDERED THAT THE DISCOVERY PROCEEDINGS IN THE REFERENCED DOCKETS BE TERMINATED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 30, 2016.
  118. Correction
    241865Correction
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  119. Reply
    241857Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  120. Supplement
    241854Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  121. Motion
    241847Petition For Stay
    James Riffin
  122. Argument
    241835Argument
    James Riffin
  123. Reply
    241827Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation Coalition, And Rails To Trails Conservancy
  124. Correction
    241782Correction
    Llc Intervenors
  125. Reply
    241776Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  126. Decision
    45500Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION: (1) SCHEDULED AN ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY, RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY, AND PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD HARSIMUS STEM EMBANKMENT PRESERVATION COALITION'S MOTION TO COMPEL AND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AND JAMES RIFFIN'S MOTION TO STRIKE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016, AT 10:00 A.M. IN A HEARING ROOM TO BE DESIGNATED AT THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION; AND (2) DIRECTED ALL PARTIES TO THIS DISPUTE TO ATTEND
  127. Reply
    241674Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  128. Reply
    241667Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  129. Supplement
    241590Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  130. Reply
    241583Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  131. Motion
    241575Motion To Strike
    James Riffin
  132. Reply
    241574Reply
    James Riffin
  133. Reply
    241569Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  134. Motion
    241508Motion To Compel
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  135. Motion
    241505Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  136. Decision
    45408Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION ORDERED JAMES RIFFIN TO RESPOND TO DISCOVERY (DOCUMENT) REQUESTS BY AUGUST 26, 2016.
  137. Decision
    45368Administrative Law Judge
    DECISION: (1) SCHEDULED AN ORAL ARGUMENT ON CITY, ET AL.'S SECOND MOTION TO COMPEL FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016, AT 10:00 A.M. IN A HEARING ROOM TO BE DESIGNATED AT THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION; (2) DETERMINED THAT THE ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE HELD ON THE RECORD; AND (3) DIRECTED ALL PARTIES TO ATTEND THIS ORAL ARGUMENT.
  138. Reply
    241205Reply
    James Riffin
  139. Reply
    241155Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  140. Decision
    45242Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION ORDERED PROCEEDING ASSIGNED TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE JOHN P. DRING FOR HANDLING OF ALL DISCOVERY MATTERS AND INITIAL RESOLUTION OF ALL DISCOVERY DISPUTES.
  141. Motion
    241044Motion To Compel
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  142. Decision
    45103Entire Board
    DECISION: (1) GRANTED IN PART, AND DENIED IN PART, A MOTION FILED BY A GROUP OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLCS) TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH A BOARD ORDER SERVED ON NOVEMBER 2, 2015; AND (2) GRANTED A MOTION FILED BY THE LLCS TO FILE A REPLY TO A REPLY.
  143. Exhibit
    241039Exhibit(s)
    Llc Intervenors
  144. Comments
    240990Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  145. Motion
    240875Motion To Strike
    James Riffin
  146. Motion
    240871Motion To Withdraw
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  147. Supplement
    240819Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Llc Intervenors
  148. Reply
    240743Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  149. Supplement
    240734Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  150. Supplement
    240726Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  151. Reply
    240722Reply
    James Riffin
  152. Request
    240679Request For Extension Of Time
    Rails To Trails Conservancy
  153. Reply
    240657Reply
    James Riffin
  154. Motion
    240596Motion To Strike
    James Riffin
  155. Motion
    240588Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  156. Reply
    239862Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  157. Motion
    239792Motion/Petition/Request
    Intervenors Llc
  158. Letter
    239789Letter
    Intervenors Llc
  159. Decision
    44961Director Of Proceedings
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING COURT ACTION WAS INSTITUTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2015, IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.
  160. Decision
    44884Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION GRANTED CITY OF JERSEY CITY'S REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION AND CLARIFIES THAT CNJ RAILROAD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING THE UNREDACTED, CONFIDENTIAL VERSION AND PUBLIC VERSION OF EXHIBIT D IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD'S NOVEMBER 2, 2015 DECISION.
  161. Reply
    239511Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  162. Motion
    239490Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  163. Decision
    44644Entire Board
    THIS DECISION ADDRESSED CERTAIN MOTIONS AND APPEALS FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING.
  164. Reply
    239299Reply
    James Riffin
  165. Reply
    239198Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  166. Supplement
    239151Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  167. Supplement
    239148Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  168. Reply
    239144Reply
    James Riffin
  169. Supplement
    239141Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    James Riffin
  170. Reply
    238831Reply
    James Riffin
  171. Decision
    44660Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION ORDERED ALL DOCUMENTS FILED BEFORE THE BOARD MUST BE SERVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 C.F.R. § 1104.12 AND CONTAIN AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. DOCUMENTS FILED IN THE FUTURE WITHOUT A SUFFICIENT CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ARE SUBJECT TO BEING REJECTED WITHOUT FURTHER BOARD DECISION.
  172. Certificate
    238919Certificate Of Service
    James Riffin
  173. Decision
    44623Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION ORDERS THAT ALL DOCUMENTS FILED BEFORE THE BOARD MUST BE SERVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 C.F.R. § 1104.12 AND CONTAIN AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.
  174. Reply
    238706Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  175. Letter
    238599Letter
    Llc Intervenors
  176. Reply
    238593Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  177. Reply
    238590Reply
    James Riffin
  178. Motion
    238579Motion/Petition/Request
    City Of Jersey City
  179. Motion
    238564Motion/Petition/Request
    James Riffin
  180. Notice
    238561OFA - Notice Of Intent To File OFA
    James Riffin
  181. Notice
    238558Notice Of Intent To Participate (Without Comment)
    James Riffin
  182. Decision
    44098Entire Board
    DECISION: (1) GRANTED IN PART, AND DENIED IN PART, A MOTION OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY (THE CITY), RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY, AND PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD HARSIMUS STEM EMBANKMENT PRESERVATION COALITION (COLLECTIVELY, CITY PARTIES) TO COMPEL DISCOVERY FROM CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION (CONRAIL), NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY, AND CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.; (2) GRANTED IN PART, AND DENIED IN PART, THE CITY PARTIES' MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY FROM A GROUP OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLCS) THAT INTERVENED IN THIS PROCEEDING; (3) DENIED THE LLCS' MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS FROM THE CITY PARTIES AND CONRAIL; AND (4) GRANTED THE CITY PARTIES' MOTION TO COMPEL OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE VALUATION INFORMATION FROM CONRAIL.
  183. Motion
    238004Motion/Petition/Request
    212 Marin Boulevard, Llc;247 Manila Avenue, Llc;280 Erie Street, Llc;317 Jersey Avenue, Llc;354 Cole Street, Llc;389 Monmouth Street, Llc;415 Brunswick Street, Llc;446 Newark Avenue, Llc;Nz Funding, Llc;Limited Liability Companies Of New Jersey106Th District Representative Kansas
  184. Reply
    237860Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, Llc; 247 Manila Avenue, Llc; 280 Erie Street, Llc; 317 Jersey Avenue, Llc; 354 Cole Street, Llc; 389 Monmouth Street, Llc; 415 Brunswick Street, Llc; And 446 Newark Avenue, Llc
  185. Reply
    237719Reply
    Llc Intervenors
  186. Reply
    237698Reply
    City Of Jersey City
  187. Errata
    237588Errata Sheet
    City Of Jersey City
  188. Reply
    237466Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, Llc;247 Manila Avenue, Llc;280 Erie Street, Llc;317 Jersey Avenue, Llc;354 Cole Street, Llc;389 Monmouth Street, Llc;415 Brunswick Street, Llc;446 Newark Avenue, Llc;Nz Funding, Llc;Limited Liability Companies Of New Jersey
  189. Motion
    236896Motion To Compel
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  190. Reply
    236836Reply
    212 Marin Boulevard, Llc,247 Manila Avenue, Llc, 280 Erie Street, Llc, 317 Jersey Avenue, Llc, 354 Cole Street, Llc, 389 Monmouth Street, Llc 415 Brunswick Street, Llc, 446 Newark Avenue, Llc Limited Liability Companies Of New Jersey
  191. Reply
    236822Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  192. Reply
    236775Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation, Csx Transportation, Inc. And Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  193. Reply
    236740Reply
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  194. Comments
    236738Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  195. Motion
    236699Motion To Compel
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy,;And Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Preservation;Coalition
  196. Environmental
    236486Environmental Materials
    Consolidated Rail Corp
  197. Decision
    43631Entire Board
    DECISION: (1) LIFTED A STAY; (2) GRANTED THE REQUEST OF A GROUP OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES TO INTERVENE; AND (3) DISCUSSED THE PREPARATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
  198. Decision
    40524Entire Board
    DECISION HELD THESE PROCEEDINGS IN ABEYANCE WHILE THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ACTING AS THE SPECIAL COURT, ADDRESSES THE UNDERLYING QUESTION OF THE NATURE OF THE TRACKAGE SOUGHT TO BE ABANDONED.
  199. Reply
    225337Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  200. Appeal
    225262Appeal
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy
  201. Decision
    39951Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION DIRECTS CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FORMULATE AN OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (OFA) AND GRANTS THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF JERSEY AND CNJ RAIL CORPORATION TO TOLL THE DUE DATE TO SUBMIT AN OFA.
  202. Comments
    225131Environmental Comment
    New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection
  203. Reply
    225121Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  204. Comments
    225073Environmental Comment
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  205. Comments
    225071Environmental Comment
    City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy, Embankment Preservation Coaition
  206. Motion
    225053Motion To Strike
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  207. Reply
    225010Reply
    Conrail
  208. Decision
    39892Commissioner
    DECISION ISSUED A STAY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EXEMPTION IN THIS PROCEEDING, PENDING FURTHER ORDER OF THE BOARD.
  209. Decision
    39867Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION: (1) GRANTED THE EMBANKMENT PRESERVATION COALITION'S (COALITION) REQUESTS FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR FILING PETITIONS TO REOPEN AND REQUESTS FOR TRAIL USE AND PUBLIC USE CONDITIONS UNTIL MAY 7, 2009; AND (2) REJECTED THE COALITION'S CHALLENGE TO CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION.
  210. Environmental
    224806Environmental Materials
    Ny/Nj Baykeeper
  211. Reply
    224803Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  212. Reply
    224800Reply
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  213. Decision
    39673Chief Of Section Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS IS UNNECESSARY AND INVITED PUBLIC COMMENT.
  214. Decision
    39774Director Of Proceedings
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION (CONRAIL), CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. (CSXT), AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY (NS) HAVE JOINTLY FILED A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONRAIL TO ABANDON, AND FOR CSXT AND NS TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE OVER, AN APPROXIMATELY 1.36-MILE PORTION OF A LINE OF RAILROAD KNOWN AS THE HARSIMUS BRANCH, IN HUDSON COUNTY, NJ.
  215. Reply
    224707Reply
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  216. Notice
    224610Notice Of Exemption
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  217. Comments
    224463Comment
    County Of Hudson
  218. Decision
    39676Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION: (1) DENIED CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORPORATION'S, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.'S, AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY'S (COLLECTIVELY APPLICANTS) REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PREFILING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; (2) REJECTED APPLICANTS' VERIFIED NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO ABANDON AND DISCONTINUE SERVICE IN THIS PROCEEDING; AND (3) DENIED, AS MOOT, APPLICANTS' AND THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY'S, PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD HARSIMUS STEM EMBANKMENT PRESERVATION COALITION'S, AND RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY'S REQUESTS FOR STAY.
  219. Comments
    224438Comment
    Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association
  220. Comments
    224437Comment
    Harsimus Cove Association
  221. Comments
    224413Comment
    Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Inc
  222. Comments
    224410Comment
    Village Neighborhood Association
  223. Comments
    224407Comment
    East Coast Greenway Allliance
  224. Comments
    224404Comment
    Preservation New Jersey Incorporated
  225. Comments
    224306Comment
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  226. Motion
    224303Petition For Stay
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  227. Notice
    224300Notice Of Exemption
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company
  228. Letter
    222117Letter
    Consolidated Rail Corporation
  229. Comment
    EI-7234National Geodetic Survey
    Simon Monroe
  230. Reply
    222051Reply
    Hudson County
  231. Notice
    221865Notice Of Intent To Participate (Without Comment)
    Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment Coalition, City Of Jersey City, Rails To Trails Conservancy
  232. Notice
    221810Notice Of Intent To Initiate Case
    Norfolk Southern Railway Company