Federal Register #AB 1266 (Sub-No. 2X); AB 1349X

Notice of Exemption for Rail Line Abandonment and Discontinuance in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board concerns the regulatory exemption for the abandonment and discontinuance of a 2.3-mile rail line in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the notice involves Canonie Atlantic Co. and Buckingham Branch Railroad Company as rail carriers, not as product/service vendors - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The action is administrative, relating to the abandonment and discontinuance of rail service - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The U.S. Navy requires acquisition of a portion of the rail line (Parcel 4B) for national security purposes - The remainder of the line is considered impracticable to operate after the Navy's acquisition - The notice provides procedural steps for interested parties regarding offers of financial assistance, public use, or interim trail use - No procurement activity, contract value, or product/service line items are present in this notice

Description

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice regarding exemptions for the abandonment and discontinuance of approximately 2.3 miles of rail line in the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Canonie Atlantic Co. seeks to abandon the line, while Buckingham Branch Railroad Company seeks to discontinue service. The action is related to a U.S. Navy acquisition of part of the line for national security purposes, making continued operation impracticable. The notice includes procedural details for interested parties and potential offers of financial assistance.

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