Summary:  FOUND THAT ABANDONMENT OF THE LINE WILL HAVE NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE QUALITY OF THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY RESOURCES OR ON HISTORIC RESOURCES.

SERVICE DATE – JUNE 21, 2002

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

DECISION

STB Docket No. AB-601X

PINE BELT SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY, INC.–ABANDONMENT– EXEMPTION–IN RUSSELL, BULLOCK, AND MACON COUNTIES, AL

Decided: June 13, 2002

In the above-entitled proceeding, no environmental or historic preservation issues have been raised by any party or identified by the Section of Environmental Analysis. Accordingly, a Finding of No Significant Impact under 49 CFR 1105.10(g) will be made pursuant to 49 CFR 1011.8(c)(10).

It is ordered:

1. Abandonment of the involved rail line will have no significant effect on the quality of the human environment and conservation of energy resources or on historic resources.

2. This decision is effective on its service date.

By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings.

Vernon A. Williams

Secretary