Week of 22 Nov 1999

Decisions served

1. 24 Nov 1999 SO 1523
   (1) GRANTED THE MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER, AND ALL CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL SUBMITTED IN STB SERVICE ORDER NO. 1523 WILL BE KEPT UNDER SEAL AND NOT PLACED IN THE PUBLIC DOCKET OR DISCLOSED TO THE PUBLIC; (2) DENIED THE PETITION FOR AN EMERGENCY SERVICE ORDER; AND (3) DIRECTED THE CARRIERS TO MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND TO COORDINATE THEIR OPERATIONS.

   Entire Board · PETITION FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE ORDER · decision 30638
2. 24 Nov 1999 AB 55 (Sub-No. 567X)
   EXTENDED THE NEGOTIATING PERIOD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS TO JANUARY 8, 2000.

   Director Of Proceedings · CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA · decision 30631
3. 24 Nov 1999 AB 57 (Sub-No. 49X)
   RECOMMENDED THAT SOO CONSULT WITH THE NGS AND PROVIDE NGS WITH 90 DAYS' NOTICE PRIOR TO DISTURBING OR DESTROYING ANY GEODETIC MARKERS IDENTIFIED; EMPLOY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE FUGITIVE DUST EMISSIONS, SPILLS OF ANY MATERIAL INTO WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS, AND NOISE HAVING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PERSONS LIVING NEAR THE SITE OF SALVAGE OPERATIONS; DISPOSE OF ALL SOLID WASTE MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE RULES; CONSULT WITH NDDH IF SALVAGE OPERATIONS RESULT IN THE DISCOVERY OF FUEL CONTAMINATION; AND REVEGETATE DISTURBED AREAS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER COMPLETION OF SALVAGE OPERATIONS.

   Director Of Proceedings · SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY-- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN MACINTOSH COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA · decision 30625
4. 24 Nov 1999 EP 346 (Sub-No. 28)
   WITHDREW THE PROPOSED RULE AND DISCONTINUED THE EX PARTE NO. 346 (SUB-NO. 28) RULEMAKING PROCEEDING.

   Entire Board · RAIL GENERAL EXEMPTION AUTHORITY: EXPORT CORN AND EXPORT SOYBEANS · decision 30597
5. 24 Nov 1999 EP 282 (Sub-No. 19)
   (1) TERMINATED THE PROPOSED RULE; AND (2) DISCONTINUED THE EX PARTE NO. 282 (SUB-NO. 19).

   Entire Board · NEW PROCEDURES IN RAIL ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATIONS · decision 30587
6. 24 Nov 1999 EP 282 (Sub-No. 15)
   (1) TERMINATED THE PROPOSED RULE; AND (2) DISCONTINUED THE EX PARTE NO. 282 SUB NO. 15 RULEMAKING PROCEEDING.

   Entire Board · RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION PROCEDURES: CLASS EXEMPTION FOR TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO THE STATUTORY CONSOLIDATION PROVISIONS · decision 30586
7. 23 Nov 1999 AB 55 (Sub-No. 575X)
   RECOMMENDED CSXT TO CONSULT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE, CONCERNING WATER QUALITY AND AIR QUALITY; THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH VIRGINIA'S REGULATIONS REGARDING SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT; AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, CONCERNING THE USE OF HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES.

   Director Of Proceedings · CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN LEE COUNTY, VA · decision 30641
8. 22 Nov 1999 AB 55 (Sub-No. 576X)
   (1) EXEMPT, UNDER 49 U.S.C. 10502, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.'S ABANDONMENT OF A 7.79-MILE PORTION OF ITS LOUISVILLE SERVICE LANE, CENTRAL OHIO SUBDIVISION, IN GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH, FROM THE PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS OF 49 U.S.C. 10903, SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND STANDARD LABOR PROTECTIVE CONDITIONS AND (2) SET A PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE.

   Entire Board · CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH · decision 30532