67 FR 242 pg. 77315 - RailAmerica, Inc., et al.—Control and Merger Exemption—AR Line, Inc., and J.K. Line, Inc.
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 242Page: 77315
Docket number: [STB Finance Docket No. 34269]
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-31683 Filed 12-16-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Surface Transportation Board
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 34269]
RailAmerica, Inc., et al.-Control and Merger Exemption-AR Line, Inc., and J.K. Line, Inc.
AGENCY:
Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION:
Notice of exemption.
SUMMARY:
The Board grants an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25 for noncarrierRailAmerica, Inc., et al. , to acquire control of AR Line, Inc. (AR Line), and J.K. Line, Inc. (J.K. Line), two wholly owned Class III railroad subsidiaries of Cargill, Incorporated, and to merge AR Line and J.K. Line into the Toledo, Peoria Western Railway Corporation, subject to the employee protective conditions described in Wisconsin Central Ltd.-Acquisition Exem.-Union Pac. RR , 2 S.T.B. 218 (1997).
DATES:
This exemption will be effective on December 31, 2002. Petitions to stay must be filed by December 23, 2002. Petitions to reopen must be filed by December 27, 2002.
ADDRESSES:
An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34269, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one copy of all pleadings must be served on petitioners' representative, Louis E. Gitomer, Esq., Ball Janik LLP, 1455 F Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Additional information is contained in the Board's decision. Copies of the decision may be purchased from Da2 DaLegal Copy Service by calling (202) 293-7776 (assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at 1-800-877-8339) or by visiting Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006.
Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at http://www.stb.dot.gov.
Decided: December 11, 2002.
By the Board, Chairman Nober, Vice Chairman Burkes, and Commissioner Morgan.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-31683 Filed 12-16-02; 8:45 am]
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