Week of 15 Jan 2001

Decisions served

1. 19 Jan 2001 AB 55 (Sub-No. 574X)
   EXTENDED THE NEGOTIATING PERIOD UNDER THE NITU TO JUNE 11, 2001.

   Director Of Proceedings · CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN HARLAN COUNTY, KY · decision 31595
2. 19 Jan 2001 AB 402 (Sub-No. 5X)
   GRANTED THE JOINT MOTION OF WISDNR/DOT AND FVW TO EXTEND THE NEGOTIATING PERIOD UNDER THE NITU TO JULY 18, 2001.

   Director Of Proceedings · FOX VALLEY & WESTERN LTD.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI · decision 31594
3. 19 Jan 2001 FD 29653 (Sub-No. 8)
   GRANTED THE APPLICATION FILED BY FERROCARRIL MEXICANO, S.A. DE C.V. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MULTI-LEVEL CAR POOLING AGREEMENT FOR THE POOLING OF SERVICES RELATED TO MULTILEVEL CARS USED TO TRANSPORT MOTOR VEHICLES AND BOXCARS USED TO TRANSPORT AUTOMOBILE PARTS.

   Entire Board · FERROCARRIL MEXICANO, S.A. DE C.V.--POOLING OF CAR SERVICE REGARDING MULTILEVEL CARS · decision 31508
4. 19 Jan 2001 AB 303 (Sub-No. 22X)
   EXEMPTED UNDER 49 U.S.C. 10502, FROM THE PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS OF 49 U.S.C. 10903, THE ABANDONMENT BY WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD., OF ITS 12.6-MILE RAIL LINE IN CALUMET AND BROWN COUNTIES, WI, SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL, TRAIL USE AND STANDARD EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE CONDITIONS.

   Entire Board · WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN CALUMET AND BROWN COUNTIES, WI · decision 31367
5. 19 Jan 2001 NOM 42018
   (1) FOUND THAT THE COLLECTION OF THE UNDERCHARGES ASSESSED BY WILLIG FREIGHT LINES, INC., AGAINST SHUFORD MILLS, INC., WOULD BE AN UNREASONABLE PRACTICE UNDER 49 U.S.C. 13711; AND (2) DISCONTINUED THIS PROCEEDING.

   Entire Board · SHUFORD MILLS, INC.--PETITION FOR DECLARATORY ORDER--CERTAIN RATES AND PRACTICES OF WILLIG FREIGHT LINES, INC. · decision 30211
6. 18 Jan 2001 AB 406 (Sub-No. 13X)
   (1) REOPENED THIS PROCEEDING; (2) RECOMMENDED THAT CKR: (1) CONSULT WITH EPA REGION 7 AND SECURE ALL NECESSARY PERMITS PRIOR TO INITIATION OF SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES; (2) CONSULT WITH THE SHPO PRIOR TO SALVAGE OF THE RAIL LINE TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SECTION 106 PROCESS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT, 16 U.S.C. 470F (NHPA); AND (3) CONSULT THE THE COUNTIES OF HARPER AND RENO PRIOR TO INITIATION OF ANY SALVAGE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS THAT THE COUNTIES MAY HAVE; AND (3) GRANTED THE REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC USE CONDITION.

   Director Of Proceedings · CENTRAL KANSAS RAILWAY, L.L.C.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN RENO, KINGMAN, HARPER, RICE AND MCPHERSON COUNTIES, KS · decision 31570
7. 18 Jan 2001 AB 277 (Sub-No. 1X)
   (1) REOPENED THIS PROCEEDING; AND (2) RECOMMENDED THAT A CONDITION BE IMPOSED REQUIRING WVN TO RETAIN ITS INTEREST IN AND TAKE NO STEPS TO ALTER THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY OF THE LINE UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.

   Director Of Proceedings · WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN RAILROAD INC ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN PRESTON COUNTY, WV · decision 31569
8. 17 Jan 2001 AB 88 (Sub-No. 10X)
   (1) REOPENED THIS PROCEEDING; (2) DENIED THE REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE OF INTERIM TRAIL USE; AND (3) GRANTED THE REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC USE CONDITION.

   Director Of Proceedings · BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN ARMSTRONG AND BUTLER COUNTIES, PA · decision 31593
9. 17 Jan 2001 AB 556 (Sub-No. 2X)
   (1) SPECIFIED THE FORM OF THE DEED AND BILL OF SALE TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE TRANSFER OF A RAIL LINE FROM RVI, TO COLUMBIANA COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE OFFER OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS OF 49 U.S.C. 10904; AND (2) DIRECTED THAT THE CLOSING OCCUR NO LATER THAN JANUARY 23, 2001.

   Entire Board · RAILROAD VENTURES, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--BETWEEN YOUNGSTOWN, OH, AND DARLINGTON, PA, IN MAHONING AND COLUMBIANA COUNTIES, OH, AND BEAVER COUNTY, PA · decision 31588
10. 17 Jan 2001 FD 33990
    NOTICE THAT C & C RAILROAD, INC. FILED A VERIFIED NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER 49 CFR 1150.31 TO ACQUIRE THE OPERATING AUTHORITY ON EIGHT RAIL LINES OWNED BY CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., AND LEASED TO THE CUSTOM COMPANIES, INC.

    Director Of Proceedings · C & C RAILROAD, INC.--OPERATION EXEMPTION--CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES, L.L.C. · decision 31566
11. 16 Jan 2001 FD 33995
    DENIED A PETITION, FILED JANUARY 16, 2001 BY JOSEPH C. SZABO, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION-ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BOARD, SEEKING TO STAY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NOTICES OF EXEMPTION.

    Commissioner · SF&L RAILWAY, INC.--ACQUISITION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION--TOLEDO, PEORIA AND WESTERN RAILWAY CORPORATION BETWEEN LA HARPE AND PEORIA, IL · also entered in FD 33996 · decision 31596
12. 16 Jan 2001 AB 550-X
    GRANTED THE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE INTERIM TRAIL USE NEGOTIATING PERIOD UNTIL APRIL 9, 2001.

    Director Of Proceedings · R.J. CORMAN RAILROAD COMPANY/ALLENTOWN LINES, INC.--ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN LEHIGH COUNTY, PA. · decision 31587
13. 16 Jan 2001 AB 434 (Sub-No. 2X)
    RECOMMENDED THAT W&W BE REQUIRED TO RETAIN ITS INTEREST IN AND TAKE NO STEPS TO ALTER THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY OF THE COAL TRESTLE UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS OF NHPA.

    Director Of Proceedings · WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY-- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION--IN WINCHESTER, VA · decision 31575