[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 2711] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-1215] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB-43 (Sub-No. 163)] Illinois Central Railroad Company--Abandonment--Between Aberdeen Junction and Kosciusko, in Holmes and Attala Counties, MS AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Notice of Findings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Board has found that the public convenience and necessity permit Illinois Central Railroad Company to abandon its 21.70-mile rail line between milepost H-0.20 at Aberdeen Junction and milepost H-21.90 at Kosciusko, in Holmes and Attala Counties, MS, subject to environmental conditions and standard employee protective conditions. DATES: The Board's decision will be effective and abandonment may be carried out on February 12, 1997, unless, prior to that date, the Board finds that one or more financially responsible persons have offered financial assistance (through subsidy or purchase) regarding the line. Financial assistance offers must be filed with the Board and the railroad no later than January 28, 1997. Any offer previously made must be remade by the due date. ADDRESSES: Send offers of financial assistance referring to STB Docket No. AB-43 (Sub-No. 163) to: (1) Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Branch, 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20423; and (2) Illinois Central's representative: Myles L. Tobin, Illinois Central Railroad Company, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611-5504. The following notation must be typed in bold face on the lower left-hand corner of the envelope containing the offer mailed to the Board: ``Office of Proceedings, AB-OFA.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 927-5660. [TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information and procedures regarding financial assistance for continued rail service are contained in 49 U.S.C. 10904 and 49 CFR 1152.27. Decided: January 13, 1997. By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-1215 Filed 1-16-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-00-P