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  • 2024-30708 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Iba N'Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude” Exhibition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105173
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has determined that certain objects from abroad, slated for temporary display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Iba N'Diaye: Between Latitude and Longitude," are culturally significant and that their display in the U.S. serves the national interest. This determination allows the objects to be imported under special agreements with their owners. The decision was made under the authority of various U.S. laws and executive orders related to cultural exchanges. Reed Liriano, the Program Coordinator at the Department of State, is the contact person for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    Some special treasures from another country are coming to be shown in a big museum in New York. The people in charge decided this is a good thing for everyone, even though they didn’t tell us exactly why or which treasures are coming.

  • 2024-30607 — Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc.-Lease and Operation Exemption Including Interchange Commitment-Union Pacific Railroad Company
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105173
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc. (CORP) plans to lease and operate a section of railroad line from the Union Pacific Railroad Company, totaling about 27.58 miles in Oregon. This transaction is set to occur after February 8, 2025, following the required notice period and certification. CORP's expected annual revenues from this operation will exceed $5 million, necessitating advance notices to affected employees and labor unions. The agreement includes an interchange commitment, and interested parties can file petitions related to the exemption process.

    Simple Explanation

    Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad is going to borrow and run a train track from another train company, which is about 27 miles long, and starting next year, they'll make lots of money from it. There's a promise that deals with how trains can switch tracks, but it's not clear what that means, and people working for the train company might be worried about what happens to them.

  • 2024-30705 — Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105173
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Surface Transportation Board has approved the first quarter 2025 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index, as submitted by the Association of American Railroads. This factor is used to reflect changes in the costs incurred by major railroads in the U.S. The figures adopted include an RCAF (Unadjusted) of 0.944, an RCAF (Adjusted) of 0.367, and an RCAF-5 of 0.347. The adjustments will be applicable starting January 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has decided on some new numbers that help decide how much it costs big trains to run. These numbers start working in January 2025 to help people plan and keep track of train costs better.