Metro Regional Transit Authority (METRO) has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31,
METRO indicates that it will not operate any freight rail service on the line. METRO further indicates that this transaction is related to STB Finance Docket No. 34362,
Consummation of the transaction was expected to occur on or after June 19, 2003, the effective date of this exemption.
METRO certifies that the projected annual revenues as a result of the transaction will not exceed $5 million, and thus the transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier.
If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void
An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34361, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Edward J. Fishman, Esq., Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP, 1800 Massachusetts Ave., Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
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By the Board, Joseph H. Dettmar, Acting Director, Office of Proceedings.