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Finance DocketBefore the Surface Transportation Board

FD 35141

U S RAIL CORPORATION--CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--BROOKHAVEN RAIL TERMINAL

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98 filings, 29 decisions and 47 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. Substitution
    311868Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    Thompson Hine LLP
  2. Decision
    52995Entire Board
    WITHDREW ITS DIRECTIVE FOR SILLS ROAD REALTY LLC TO SEEK AFTER-THE-FACT ACQUISITION AUTHORITY FOR A RAIL LINE IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. ALSO, PROVIDED GUIDANCE TO A SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER OF THE RAIL LINE, BROOKHAVEN LOGISTICS CENTER LLC, ON WHETHER IT NEEDS BOARD AUTHORITY.
  3. Motion
    310314Motion To Dismiss Or Discontinue
    Sills Road Realty LLC, c/o Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
  4. Substitution
    310293Substitution/Withdrawal Of Counsel
    Sills Road Realty LLC; Brookhaven Terminal Operations, LLC; Brookhaven Rail Freight Services, LLC; and Spectrum RR Holdings, LLC
  5. Decision
    52751Entire Board
    PERMITTED BROOKHAVEN RAIL LLC AND THE CITIZEN CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TO WITHDRAW VARIOUS PETITIONS CONCERNING A RAIL TERMINAL IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. AND DIRECTED SILLS ROAD REALTY LLC TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AFTER-THE-FACT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE A RAIL LINE IN THE TERMINAL.
  6. Motion
    308763Motion To Withdraw
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  7. Notice
    307770Notice
    Slover & Loftus LLP
  8. Reply
    307766Reply
    Sills Realty Road LLC
  9. Reply
    307657Reply
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  10. Reply
    307582Reply
    Brookhaven Logistics Center LLC
  11. Motion
    307560Motion/Petition/Request
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  12. Reply
    307460Reply
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  13. Decision
    51938Director Of Proceedings
    GRANTED A MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER.
  14. Reply
    307342Reply
    Brookhaven Logistics Center LLC
  15. Motion
    307341Motion For Protective Order
    Brookhaven Logistics Center LLC
  16. Reply
    307340Reply
    Sills Road Realty LLC
  17. Reply
    307313Reply
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  18. Decision
    51911Director Of Proceedings
    GRANTED A MOTION REQUESTING A 7-DAY EXTENSION OF THE RESPONSE PERIODS CONCERNING A SEPTEMEBER 27, 2023 ORDER.
  19. Request
    307293Request For Extension Of Time
    Brookhaven Logistics Center, LLC
  20. Decision
    51758Entire Board
    DIRECTED RESPONSES FROM BROOKHAVEN RAIL, LLC; BROOKHAVEN LOGISTICS CENTER, LLC; AND SILLS ROAD REALTY LLC REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP OF A RAIL LINE AND OTHER MATTERS INVOLVING A TERMINAL IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y.
  21. Comment
    EI-32837Town of Brookhaven
    Town of Brookhaven SEQRA Approval.
    Peter Fountaine · Farmingville, NY
  22. Reply
    306352Reply
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  23. Reply
    306272Reply
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  24. Comment
    EI-32828Town of Brookhaven
    Town of Brookhaven SEQRA review of site plan revisions on Parcels B and C of the BRT.
    Peter E. Fountaine · Farmingville, NY
  25. Reply
    306186Reply
    Brookhaven Logistics Center, LLC
  26. Reply
    306185Reply
    Sills Road Realty LLC, Brookhaven Terminal Operations, LLC, Brookhaven Rail Freight Services LLC, and Spectrum RR Holdings, LLC
  27. Reply
    306156Reply
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  28. Reply
    306155Reply
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  29. Motion
    306053Petition For Reconsideration
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  30. Decision
    51277Entire Board
    DENIED IN PART A PETITION FOR DECLARATORY ORDER CONCERNING ACTIVITIES IN A RAIL TERMINAL IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y., AND DIRECTED THE PARTIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING ISSUE RAISED IN THE PETITION.
  31. Reply
    303486Reply
    Brookhaven Rail LLC
  32. Reply
    303448Reply
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  33. Reply
    303358Reply
    Sills Road Realty LLC, Brookhaven Terminal Operations LLC, Brookhaven Rail Freight Services LLC, and Spectrum RR Holdings, LLC
  34. Reply
    303331Reply
    Brookhaven Rail, LLC
  35. Motion
    303239Petition For Declaratory Order
    Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  36. Decision
    46179Entire Board
    DECISION: (1) DETERMINED THAT THE RESPONDENTS IN THIS PROCEEDING HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE BOARD'S ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; AND (2) CLOSED THIS PROCEEDING.
  37. Motion
    244716Motion To Withdraw
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  38. Reply
    240647Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  39. Motion
    240570Motion/Petition/Request
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  40. Decision
    45060Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION GRANTED BROOKHAVEN RAIL TERMINAL AND BROOKHAVEN RAIL, LLC'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO RESPOND.
  41. Request
    239955Request For Extension Of Time
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  42. Decision
    45002Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION GRANTED BROOKHAVEN RAIL TERMINAL AND BROOKHAVEN RAIL, LLC' SECOND MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE MOTION TO STRIKE OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S FILING.
  43. Request
    239762Request For Extension Of Time
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  44. Decision
    44959Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION GRANTED BROOKHAVEN RAIL TERMINAL AND BROOKHAVEN RAIL, LLC'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE MOTION TO STRIKE OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO TOWN'S FILING.
  45. Correction
    239561Correction
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  46. Request
    239548Request For Extension Of Time
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  47. Reply
    239447Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  48. Motion
    239342Motion/Petition/Request
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  49. Decision
    44399Entire Board
    DECISION DENIES A REQUEST TO REOPEN A 2010 DECISION THAT GRANTED US RAIL CORPORATION AN EXEMPTION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW RAIL LINE IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y.
  50. Letter
    237302Letter
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  51. Reply
    237187Reply
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  52. Safety
    237103Safety Implementation Plan
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  53. Reply
    237049Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  54. Reply
    237014Reply
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  55. Motion
    237013Motion/Petition/Request
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  56. Reply
    236855Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  57. Reply
    236749Reply
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  58. Decision
    39284Entire Board
    DECISION DENIED A REQUEST TO REOPEN THE BOARD DECISION THAT GRANTED U S RAIL CORPORATION AN EXEMPTION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW RAIL LINE IN BROOKHAVEN, N.Y., BUT DIRECTS BROOKHAVEN RAIL TERMINAL AND BROOKHAVEN RAIL, LLC, TO FILE EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THREE PREVIOUSLY IMPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
  59. Letter
    236222Letter
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  60. Reply
    236208Reply
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  61. Reply
    236194Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  62. Motion
    236178Motion/Petition/Request
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  63. Motion
    236150Motion To Strike
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  64. Supplement
    236104Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  65. Reply
    236050Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  66. Supplement
    235783Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  67. Reply
    235777Reply
    Brookhaven Rail Terminal And Brookhaven Rail, Llc
  68. Certificate
    235688Certificate Of Service
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  69. Motion
    235638Petition To Reopen
    Town Of Brookhaven, N.Y.
  70. Comment
    EI-18481National Geodetic Survey
    Simon Monroe
  71. Comment
    EI-18316Sills Road Realty, LLC
    Gerard Drumm · Syosset, NY
  72. Decision
    40894Entire Board
    DECISION GRANTED AN EXEMPTON TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A LINE OF RAILROAD AT A 28-ACRE SITE IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. TO U S RAIL CORPORATION.
  73. Comment
    EI-18277The Assembly State of New York
    Catherine Nolan · Albany, NY
  74. Comment
    EI-18282Member of Congress
    Joseph Crowley · Washington, DC,
  75. Comment
    EI-18270The Assembly State of New York
    Mike Miller
  76. Comment
    EI-18269The Assembly State of New York
    Andrew Hevesi
  77. Comment
    EI-18268The Senate State of New york
    Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
  78. Comment
    EI-18267Natural Resources Conservation Service
    Astor Boozer
  79. Comment
    EI-18265District Manager, Community Board No. 5
    Gary Giordano · Glendale, New York
  80. Decision
    41020Chief Of Section Of Environmental Analysis
    DECISION PROVIDED THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR U S RAIL CORPORATION'S PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 3.4-MILE RAIL LINE AND ASSOCIATED RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY.
  81. Comment
    EI-18317U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
    Henry Rueden · Chicago, IL
  82. Comment
    EI-18264The Council of the City of New York
    Elizabeth S. Crowley
  83. Comment
    EI-18315CURES
    Mary Parison and Laura Zimmer · Glendale, NY
  84. Motion
    227643Motion/Petition/Request
    U S Rail Corporation
  85. Comment
    EI-18266United States Congress
    Rep. Anthony D. Weiner
  86. Comment
    EI-18248MTA Long Island Rail Road
    Catherine A. Rinaldi
  87. Comment
    EI-18247US EPA
    Grace Musumeci
  88. Motion
    227513Motion To Withdraw
    Us Rail Corporation
  89. Decision
    40969Chief Of Section Of Environmental Analysis
    DECISION PROVIDED THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR U S RAIL CORPORATION'S PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 3.4-MILE RAIL LINE AND ASSOCIATED RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.
  90. Decision
    40939Chief Of Section Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT A 15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD HAS BEEN INSTITUTED IN THIS PROCEEDING.
  91. Reply
    227275Reply
    U S Rail Corporation
  92. Decision
    40721Entire Board
    DECISION: (1) TERMINATED THE ABEYANCE IN FD 35141 AND RETURNS FD 35141 TO THE BOARD'S ACTIVE DOCKET; AND (2) GRANTS U S RAIL CORPORATION'S AND THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, N.Y.'S MOTION TO VACATE THE CEASE AND DESIST ORDER IN FD 35036, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISO THAT NO RAIL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MAY TAKE PLACE ON THE PROPERTY WITHOUT APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY FROM THE BOARD.
  93. Supplement
    227149Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    U S Rail Corporation
  94. Motion
    226990Motion/Petition/Request
    U S Rail Corporation, Sills Road Realty Llc
  95. Supplement
    226895Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    U S Rail Corporation, Town Of Brookhaven New York
  96. Motion
    226878Motion/Petition/Request
    Town Of Brookhaven New York, U S Rail Corporation
  97. Certificate
    226875Certificate Of Service
    U S Rail Corporation
  98. Certificate
    226873Certificate Of Service
    U S Rail Corporation
  99. Motion
    226757Motion To Withdraw
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  100. Motion
    226735Motion/Petition/Request
    U S Rail Corporation
  101. Reply
    226481Reply
    State Of New York Department Of Transportation
  102. Decision
    40605Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION INVITED NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ATTEND A MEETING IN THIS PROCEEDING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2010.
  103. Decision
    40548Director Of Proceedings
    DECISION SCHEDULED A MEETING IN THIS PROCEEDING FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2010.
  104. Reply
    226354Reply
    U S Rail Corporation
  105. Motion
    226318Motion To Strike
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  106. Report
    226237Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  107. Report
    226228Status Report
    U S Rail Corporation
  108. Comment
    EI-18004John D. Heffner, PLLC
    James Savage · Washington, DC
  109. Report
    226097Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York, U S Rail Corporation
  110. Report
    226014Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York, U S Rail Corporation
  111. Report
    225793Status Report
    U S Rail Corporation
  112. Comment
    EI-17877Pan Am Railways
    Robert B. Culliford
  113. Report
    225679Status Report
    U S Rail Corporation, Town Of Brookhaven New York
  114. Comment
    EI-17876U.S. EPA and Mass DEP
    Carl F. Dierker and Marin Suuberg
  115. Report
    225491Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  116. Report
    225424Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  117. Report
    225323Status Report
    Town Of Brookhaven New York, Us Rail Corporation
  118. Decision
    39975Secretary
    DECISION: (1) HELD THIS PROCEEDING IN ABEYANCE PENDING FURTHER ORDER; AND (2) DETERMINED THAT THE PARTIES IN THIS PROCEEDING SHALL FILE MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS WITH THE BOARD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009.
  119. Request
    225100Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation
  120. Decision
    39908Secretary
    DECISION: (1) GRANTED U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REQUEST TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL UNTIL MAY 15, 2009; AND (2) GRANTED THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S REQUEST TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO REPLY TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION UNTIL JUNE 1, 2009.
  121. Request
    224892Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation
  122. Comment
    EO-1183U.S. Rail Corporation
    James H. Savage
  123. Decision
    39826Secretary
    DECISION EXTENDED THE DUE DATE FOR U S RAIL CORPORATION TO REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL UNTIL APRIL 16, 2009, AND EXTENDED THE DUE DATE FOR THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN TO REPLY TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION UNTIL MAY 1, 2009, IN THIS PROCEEDING.
  124. Request
    224686Request For Extension Of Time
    Town Of Brookhaven New YorkUs Rail Corporation
  125. Comment
    EI-16439U.S. Rail Corporation
    James Savage · Washington, DC
  126. Decision
    39739Secretary
    DECISION: (1) DETERMINED THAT U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL IS DUE MARCH 17, 2009 IN THIS PROCEEDING; AND (2) THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S REPLY TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION IS DUE ON APRIL 1, 2009 IN THIS PROCEEDING.
  127. Request
    224524Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation, Town Of Brookhaven New York
  128. Decision
    39667Secretary
    DECISION DETERMINED THAT: (1) U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL IS DUE FEBRUARY 17, 2009; AND (2) THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S REPLY TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION IS DUE MARCH 2, 2009.
  129. Request
    224341Request For Extension Of Time
    Town Of Brookhaven New York, U S Rail Corporation
  130. Comment
    EI-16323U.S. EPA Region II
    Grace Musumeci · New York, NY
  131. Decision
    39608Secretary
    DECISION GRANTED U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REQUEST TO REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL ON JANUARY 15, 2009, AND THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S REQUEST TO REPLY TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION ON JANUARY 29, 2009.
  132. Comment
    EI-16234South Yaphank Civic Association
    Johan McConnell · Yaphank, NY
  133. Request
    224190Request For Extension Of Time
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  134. Request
    224184Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation
  135. Comment
    EI-16235Long Island Rail Road
    Helena Williams · Jamaica, NY
  136. Amendment
    224122Amendment To Prior Filing - Fax Copy
    U S Rail Corporation
  137. Comment
    EI-16240New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
    Ruth Pierpont · Waterford, NY
  138. Comment
    EI-16239New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources
    Ms. Tara Salerno · Albany, NY
  139. Comment
    EI-16238New York State Geological Survey
    William Kelly · Albany, NY
  140. Comment
    EI-16237Town of Brookhaven
    Joseph Sauerwein · Farmingville, NY
  141. Comment
    EI-16236U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    xxxx
  142. Comment
    EI-16233NY Department of Transportation
    Raymond Hessinger · Albany, NY
  143. Decision
    39540Secretary
    DECISION: (1) GRANTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO HOLD THE BOARD'S DECISION ON THE MOTION TO COMPEL IN ABEYANCE; AND (2) GRANTED U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REQUEST TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE TO FILE A REPLY TO THE MOTION TO COMPEL UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2008.
  144. Comment
    EI-16232County of Suffolk
    William Hillman · Yaphank, NY
  145. Request
    223996Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation
  146. Motion
    223988Motion/Petition/Request
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  147. Decision
    39441Secretary
    DECISION (1) INSTITUTED A PROCEEDING; (2) DIRECTED U S RAIL CORPORATION (U S RAIL) TO SUPPLEMENT ITS PETITION BY DECEMBER 5, 2008; AND (3) DENIED U S RAIL'S REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED ACTION BY DECEMBER 31, 2008.
  148. Comment
    EI-16034Town of Brookhaven
    Law Office of Mark Cuthbertson · Huntington, NY
  149. Decision
    39497Secretary
    DECISION GRANTED U S RAIL CORPORATION'S REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO REPLY TO THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN'S MOTION TO COMPEL BY NOVEMBER 24, 2008.
  150. Comment
    EI-16039South Yaphank Civic Association
    Johan McConnell · Yaphank, NY
  151. Request
    223858Request For Extension Of Time
    U S Rail Corporation
  152. Reply
    223809Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  153. Motion
    223750Motion/Petition/Request
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  154. Motion
    223707Motion To Strike
    U S Rail Corporation
  155. Reply
    223634Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  156. Reply
    223625Reply
    New York Department Of Transportation
  157. Reply
    223500Reply
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  158. Decision
    39304Secretary
    DECISION GRANTED THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NY'S REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ITS REPLY TO THE EXEMPTION PETITION BY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008.
  159. Reply
    223287Reply
    U S Rail Corporation
  160. Request
    223278Request For Extension Of Time
    Town Of Brookhaven New York
  161. Motion
    223118Petition For Exemption
    U S Rail Corporation
  162. Comment
    EI-8147U.S. Rail Corporation
    James Savage · Washington, DC
  163. Comment
    EI-8146City of Brookhaven
    Doreen Flanagan · Huntington, NY
  164. Comment
    EO-956John D. Heffner
  165. Comment
    EI-7569Gannett Fleming, Inc.
    William Plumpton
  166. Comment
    EO-957U.S. Rail
    John Heffner
  167. Comment
    EI-7566City of Brookhaven
    Mark Cuthbertson · Huntington, NY
  168. Comment
    EI-7562U.S. Rail
    John Heffner · Washington, DC
  169. Comment
    EO-900John Heffner
  170. Comment
    EI-7212John Heffner
  171. Comment
    EI-7561U.S. Rail
    John Heffner · Washington, DC
  172. Comment
    EI-7565City of Brookhaven, NY
    Mark A. Cuthbertson · Huntington, NY
  173. Comment
    EI-7551U.S. Rail
    John Heffner · Washington, DC
  174. Comment
    EI-7550U.S. Rail
    John Heffner · Washington, DC