07-07-2021Karl Morell & Associates
440 1st Street, NW, Suite 440
Washington, DC 20001
(202)595-9045
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July 7, 2021
E-Filed
Cynthia Brown
Chief, Section of Administration
Surface Transportation Board
Office of Proceedings
395 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20423
302691
ENTERED
Office of Proceedings
July 7, 2021
Part of
Public Record
Re: Docket No. AB 6 (Sub -No. 495X), BNSF Railway Company --
Abandonment Exemption -- in Flathead County, Montana
Dear Ms. Brown:
BNSF Railway Company ("BNSF") hereby seeks an extension of the
consummation deadline until July 27, 2022, for the portion of the line
between Milepost 1226.79 and Mileposts 1227.10 and 1227.58 (the
"Line"). The portion of the line between Milepost 1225.19 and Milepost
1226.79 was railbanked on October 30, 2020.
BNSF is still exploring the sale of the Line and, if not successful, will need
to salvage the Line before consummating the abandonment. The
potential sale of the Line continues to be delayed due to the pandemic.
Consequently, BNSF respectfully seeks another extension of the
consummation deadline.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
Karl Morell
cc: Mark D. Lalum
Katharine King
Doug Russell
Charles Harball
Pamela Mower
DECISION ID NO.: 50865
U* DECIDED DATE: 7/7/2021
SERVED DATE: 7/8/2021
APPROVED: GRANTED Acting Acting Director
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