# Class Exemption for Acquisition Or Operation Of Rail Lines By Class III Rail Carriers Under 49 U.S.C. 10902
> **Surface Transportation Board** · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-24 · Effective 1996-07-24 · 61 FR 32355
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-15895
- **Category:** rail-rate
- **Sub-agency:** Surface Transportation Board
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 32355
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 1002
- **Publication date:** 1996-06-24
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-24
- **DOT docket:** STB Ex Parte No. 529
## Abstract

Pursuant to the request by the Regional Railroads of America and The American Short Line Railroad Association, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) grants final approval for a class exemption for the acquisition or operation of additional rail lines by Class III rail carriers. Final regulations establishing the exemption for the acquisitions are set forth below.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/24/96-15895/class-exemption-for-acquisition-or-operation-of-rail-lines-by-class-iii-rail-carriers-under-49-usc)
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