82 FR 42568 - Grand Elk Railroad, Inc.-Acquisition Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-19102

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 173 (Friday, September 8, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 173 (Friday, September 8, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42568-42569]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19102]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. FD 36127]


Grand Elk Railroad, Inc.--Acquisition Exemption--Norfolk Southern 
Railway Company

    By petition filed on June 12, 2017, Grand Elk Railroad, Inc. 
(GDLK), seeks an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the requirements 
of 49 U.S.C. 10902 to acquire trackage rights currently held by Norfolk 
Southern Railway Company over 3.3 miles of track in Grand Rapids, Mich. 
owned by CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT).\1\ The proposed transaction 
relates to proceedings before the Board in 2008 and 2016 in Docket Nos. 
FD 35187 and FD 35187 (Sub-No. 1), respectively.
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    \1\ By a second petition filed on the same date, upon approval 
of the acquisition exemption in Docket No. FD 36127, GDLK seeks a 
Board order directing restoration of GDLK operations over the 3.3-
mile CSXT line. See GDLK Petition, Grand Elk R.R.--Pet. for Board 
Order--Norfolk S. Ry., FD 36127 (Sub-No. 1).
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    The Board will institute a proceeding. The Board is aware of GDLK's 
request for expedited consideration of this petition and GDLK's related 
petition in Docket No. FD 36127 (Sub-No. 1) and anticipates issuing a 
decision addressing these matters in the near

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future. No further briefing is necessary at this time.
    It is ordered:
    1. Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(b), a proceeding is instituted.
    2. Notice of the Board's action will be published in the Federal 
Register.
    3. This decision is effective on its service date.

    Decided: September 5, 2017.

    By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of 
Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2017-19102 Filed 9-7-17; 8:45 am]
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Texas: Angelina, Bastrop, Caldwell, The Interest Rates are: file disaster loan applications at the
Gonzales, Grimes, Lee, San address listed above or other locally
Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Percent announced locations.
Walker, Washington The following areas have been
Louisiana: Beauregard, Calcasieu, For Physical Damage: determined to be adversely affected by
Cameron, Sabine, Vernon Non-Profit Organizations with the disaster:
Credit Available Elsewhere ... 2.500
All other information in the original Non-Profit Organizations with- Primary Counties: Blaine, Camas,
declaration remains unchanged. out Credit Available Else- Custer, Elmore, Gooding
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance where ..................................... 2.500 The Interest Rates are:
Number 59008) For Economic Injury:
Non-Profit Organizations with- Percent
James E. Rivera, out Credit Available Else-
Associate Administrator for Disaster where ..................................... 2.500 For Physical Damage:
Assistance. Non-Profit Organizations with
[FR Doc. 2017–19022 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am] The number assigned to this disaster Credit Available Elsewhere ... 2.500
BILLING CODE 8025–01–P for physical damage is 15286B and for Non-Profit Organizations with-
economic injury is 152870. out Credit Available Else-
where ..................................... 2.500
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance For Economic Injury:
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Number 59008) Non-Profit Organizations with-
[Disaster Declaration #15286 and #15287; James E. Rivera, out Credit Available Else-
Iowa Disaster Number IA–00073] where ..................................... 2.500
Associate Administrator for Disaster
Assistance.
Presidential Declaration of a Major The number assigned to this disaster
Disaster for Public Assistance Only for [FR Doc. 2017–19020 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am] for physical damage is 152846 and for
the State of Iowa BILLING CODE 8025–01–P economic injury is 152850.
AGENCY: U.S. Small Business (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Administration. Number 59008)
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACTION: Notice. James E. Rivera,
[Disaster Declaration #15284 and #15285;
Idaho Disaster Number ID–00069] Associate Administrator for Disaster
SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Assistance.
Presidential declaration of a major
Presidential Declaration of a Major [FR Doc. 2017–19019 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
disaster for Public Assistance Only for
Disaster for Public Assistance Only for BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
the State of Iowa (FEMA–4334–DR),
the State of Idaho
dated 08/27/2017.
Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, AGENCY: U.S. Small Business
Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Administration. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Incident Period: 07/19/2017 through ACTION: Notice. [Docket No. FD 36127]
07/23/2017.
DATES: Issued on 08/27/2017. SUMMARY: This is a Notice of the Grand Elk Railroad, Inc.—Acquisition
Physical Loan Application Deadline Presidential declaration of a major Exemption—Norfolk Southern Railway
Date: 10/26/2017. disaster for Public Assistance Only for Company
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan the State of Idaho (FEMA–4333–DR),
Application Deadline Date: 05/28/2018. dated 08/27/2017. By petition filed on June 12, 2017,
ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan Incident: Flooding, Landslides, and Grand Elk Railroad, Inc. (GDLK), seeks
applications to: U.S. Small Business Mudslides. an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502
Administration, Processing and Incident Period: 05/06/2017 through from the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport 06/16/2017. 10902 to acquire trackage rights
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. DATES: Issued on 08/27/2017. currently held by Norfolk Southern
Physical Loan Application Deadline Railway Company over 3.3 miles of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.
Date: 10/26/2017. track in Grand Rapids, Mich. owned by
Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT).1 The
U.S. Small Business Administration, Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan
Application Deadline Date: 05/28/2018. proposed transaction relates to
409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050,
ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan
proceedings before the Board in 2008
Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734.
applications to: U.S. Small Business and 2016 in Docket Nos. FD 35187 and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is FD 35187 (Sub-No. 1), respectively.
hereby given that as a result of the Administration, Processing and
The Board will institute a proceeding.
President’s major disaster declaration on Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport
The Board is aware of GDLK’s request
08/27/2017, Private Non-Profit Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
for expedited consideration of this
organizations that provide essential FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A.
petition and GDLK’s related petition in
services of a governmental nature may Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Docket No. FD 36127 (Sub-No. 1) and
file disaster loan applications at the U.S. Small Business Administration, anticipates issuing a decision
address listed above or other locally 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050,
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addressing these matters in the near
announced locations. Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734.
The following areas have been SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is 1 By a second petition filed on the same date,
determined to be adversely affected by hereby given that as a result of the upon approval of the acquisition exemption in
the disaster: President’s major disaster declaration on Docket No. FD 36127, GDLK seeks a Board order
directing restoration of GDLK operations over the
Primary Counties: Allamakee, Bremer, 08/27/2017, Private Non-Profit 3.3-mile CSXT line. See GDLK Petition, Grand Elk
Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, organizations that provide essential R.R.—Pet. for Board Order—Norfolk S. Ry., FD
Fayette, Mitchell services of a governmental nature may 36127 (Sub-No. 1).

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future. No further briefing is necessary www.regulations.gov and/or Room Each applicant has, prior to this
at this time. W12–140 on the ground level of the notice, received a letter of final
It is ordered: West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue disposition regarding his/her exemption
1. Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(b), a SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. request. Those decision letters fully
proceeding is instituted. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, outlined the basis for the denial and
2. Notice of the Board’s action will be except Federal holidays. constitutes final action by the Agency.
published in the Federal Register. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 This notice summarizes the Agency’s
3. This decision is effective on its U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments recent denials as required under 49
service date. from the public to better inform its U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically
Decided: September 5, 2017. rulemaking process. DOT posts these publishing names and reasons for
By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, comments, without edit, including any denial.
Director, Office of Proceedings. personal information the commenter The following 24 applicants do not
Jeffrey Herzig, provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, meet the minimum time requirement for
Clearance Clerk. as described in the system of records being seizure-free, either on or off of
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can anti-seizure medication:
[FR Doc. 2017–19102 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
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be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ Bigler, David (MN)
privacy. Borrell, Clinton (PA)
Callahayre, Jessa (MN)
II. Background Calvin, Vincent (IN)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cross, James (MA)
FMCSA received applications from 24
individuals who requested an Darden, John (CA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
exemption from the FMCSRs Gold, Allan (NV)
Administration Gonzales, Jeremiah (CO)
prohibiting persons with a clinical
[Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0179] diagnosis of epilepsy or any other Gress, Gary (PA)
condition that is likely to cause a loss Hitchcock, Cody (PA)
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption of consciousness or any loss of ability to La Canne, Harold (MN)
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure operate a CMV from operating CMVs in Lewis, Jeffrey (IN)
Disorders interstate commerce. Lloyd, Craig (GA)
Mareda, Michael (OH)
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility Marrill, Timothy (MO)
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. of these applicants and concluded that Moore, Phillip (CT)
ACTION: Notice of denials. granting these exemptions would not Nardi, Donna (NJ)
provide a level of safety that would be Oglenski, Daniel (MI)
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its equivalent to or greater than, the level Paul, Steven (WI)
decision to deny applications from 24 of safety that would be obtained by Prynn, Roger (NY)
individuals who requested an complying with the regulation 49 CFR Rhone, Corey (MD)
exemption from the Federal Motor 391.41(b)(8). Schumake, Michael (VA)
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) Stevens, Mark (FL)
prohibiting persons with a clinical III. Basis for Exemption Determination
Zeigler, Jesse (PA)
diagnosis of epilepsy or any other Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Issued on: August 31, 2017.
condition that is likely to cause a loss FMCSA may grant an exemption for two
Larry W. Minor,
of consciousness or any loss of ability to years if it finds ‘‘such an exemption
operate a commercial motor vehicle Associate Administrator for Policy.
would likely achieve a level of safety
(CMV) from operating CMVs in that is equivalent to, or greater than, the [FR Doc. 2017–19048 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
interstate commerce. level that would be achieved absent BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. such an exemption.’’
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical The Agency’s decision regarding these
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, exemption applications is based on the
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, eligibility criteria, the terms and Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation, 1200 conditions for Federal exemptions, and
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– an individualized assessment of each [Docket No. MARAD–2017–0149]
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. applicant’s medical information
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 provided by the applicant. Requested Administrative Waiver of
p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel
IV. Conclusion SILVER MAMA; Invitation for Public
except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or The Agency has determined that these Comments
submitting material to the docket, applicants do not satisfy the criteria AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) eligibility or meet the terms and ACTION: Notice.
366–9826. conditions of the Federal exemption and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: granting these exemptions would not SUMMARY: The Secretary of
provide a level of safety that would be Transportation, as represented by the
I. Electronic Access equivalent to or greater than, the level Maritime Administration (MARAD), is
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You may see all the comments online of safety that would be obtained by authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-
through the Federal Document complying with the regulation 49 CFR build requirement of the coastwise laws
Management System (FDMS) at: http:// 391.41(b)(8). Therefore, the 24 under certain circumstances. A request
www.regulations.gov. applicants in this notice have been for such a waiver has been received by
Docket: For access to the docket to denied exemptions from the physical MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
read background documents or qualification standards in 49 CFR description of the proposed service, is
comments, go to http:// 391.41(b)(8). listed below.

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Section		Notices
FR Citation		82 FR 42568