Opportunity
Federal Register #FD 36931
Regulatory Notice: Railroad Operation Exemption for EOVR and LRRR in Ohio
Posted
May 29, 2026
Identifier
FD 36931
NAICS
482112, 482111
This notice concerns a regulatory exemption for railroad operations in Ohio: - Government buyer: - Surface Transportation Board - Organizations involved: - East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR) - Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC (LRRR) - Scope of action: - EOVR seeks exemption to continue operating a 12.2-mile rail line between Powhatan Point and Hannibal, Ohio - LRRR seeks authority to acquire the rail line and operate as a new Class III railroad - EOVR and LRRR have a Term Sheet allowing EOVR to continue operations post-acquisition, with a formal operating agreement planned - Notable requirements: - No products, services, OEMs, or procurement activity involved - This is strictly a regulatory notice regarding operational authority and exemption status for railroad companies - Locations: - Rail line between Powhatan Point and Hannibal, Ohio - No federal facilities or government offices specified as places of performance
Description
The Surface Transportation Board has published a notice regarding the operation exemption for East Ohio Valley Railway LLC and Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC. East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR) has filed a verified notice of exemption for its continued operation of a 12.2-mile rail line between milepost 60.5 near Powhatan Point, Ohio, and milepost 72.7 near Hannibal, Ohio. Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC (LRRR) has filed a notice of exemption to acquire the same rail line and become a new Class III railroad. EOVR and LRRR have entered into a Term Sheet allowing EOVR to continue operating the line following LRRR's acquisition, with plans to enter into a full operating agreement.