[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2013)] [Notices] [Pages 42156-42157] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-16872] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35732] Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District--Acquisition Exemption-- In Marin County, Cal. AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Exemption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Board is granting an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502 from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10902 for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART), a Class III rail carrier, to acquire an approximately 11.25-mile line of railroad in Marin County, Cal., from Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District; County of Marin; and Marin County Transit District. DATES: The exemption will be effective on August 14, 2013. Petitions to stay must be filed by July 25, 2013. Petitions for reconsideration must be filed by August 5, 2013. ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35732, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on SMART's [[Page 42157]] representative: Linda J. Morgan, Nossaman LLP, 1666 K Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy C. Ziehm, (202) 245-0391. [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. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: July 9, 2013. By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Begeman, and Commissioner Mulvey. Derrick Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2013-16872 Filed 7-12-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P