Federal Register #Docket No. FD 36848

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board addresses regulatory exemptions and water resource project approvals: - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), a federal regulatory agency - Regulatory Exemption: - Michael W. Williams granted after-the-fact authority to control three Class III rail carriers: - Ozark Valley Railroad, Inc. (Missouri) - McCloud Railway Company (California) - Washington & Idaho Railway, Inc. (Washington) - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation - Water Resource Project Approvals (by Susquehanna River Basin Commission): - Approvals for consumptive water use renewals and increases for sponsors such as Amazon Data Services and local water authorities in Pennsylvania and New York - No procurement of products or services requested - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The exemption clarifies Williams' control interests and ensures compliance with federal regulations - No competition or shipper impact identified - Locations: - Surface Transportation Board (federal office) - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (federal office) - Multiple rail carrier locations: Missouri, California, Washington, Idaho, Kansas - Water project locations: various townships and counties in Pennsylvania and New York

The Surface Transportation Board issued a notice granting Michael W. Williams after-the-fact authority to control three Class III rail carriers: Ozark Valley Railroad, Inc., McCloud Railway Company, and Washington & Idaho Railway, Inc. The exemption follows a detailed review of Williams' control interests and clarifies that the control will not adversely affect competition or shippers. The notice includes background on Williams' previous filings and the Board's findings supporting the exemption.