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NorfolkComMarcellus C. Kirchner
Southern Corporation RECE ED Director Strategic Planning
3 Commercial Place i V 757 $29-2679
Norfolk, VA 23510-9207 )
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December 10, 2014
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources NC DEPf�F.
Mooresville Regional Office
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610 East Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: Docket No. AB-290 (Sub No. 327X), Norfolk Southern Railway Company -
Abandonment in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Dear Sir or Madam:
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) is considering the abandonment of 11.85
miles of rail line between Milepost SB 144.55 and Milepost SB.154.50 and between
Milepost SB 158.10 and Milepost SB 160.00 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
A map is included depicting the area under consideration.
Following abandonment of the two segments comprising 11.85 mites described above,
the segments' rail and related track material will be salvaged. Salvage will consist of
removing the rail and track material from the existing roadbed. The contours of the
existing roadbed will remain as is, and existing drainage systems will remain intact.
When the rail and track material are removed, the contractor will smooth the roadbed to
a level surface. No ballast will be removed, no soil disturbance will occur (and,
accordingly, no National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit will be
required). No digging or burying of any kind will be permitted. All salvaged steel
components will either be reused or sold as scrap. Crossties may be reused in other
railroad operations or they will be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal and
state laws and regulations. There are three bridges on the line segments.
During the removal of track and material, the railroad does not anticipate the use of any new
access roads, the need to conduct dredging, or the use of fill. Only existing public and
private access roads and the right of way should be needed to facilitate operations. In
addition, the underlying roadbed will not be disturbed and bridges may be removed;
however, any debris and other material will be removed from the area, preventing any of the
material from entering waterways. The railroad will take all measures to prevent and/or
control the occurrence of spills or of any pollutants from entering surrounding waterways.
Operating Subsidiary Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Should the rail segments'be abandoned, the approval of the Surface Transportation
Board is required. In; addition, Federal Regulations 49 C.F.R. 1105.7 (9i) and (9i1i)
require Norfolk Southern Railway to address the following statements:
(i) "Based on consultation with the State Water quality officials, state whether
the proposed action is consistent with applicable Federal, State or local
water quality standards. Describe any inconsistencies."
(iii) State whether permits under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act 33
U.S.C.1342 are required for the proposed action."
Norfolk Southern Railway believes that our actions will be consistent with Federal, State
and local water quality standards; however we would appreciate your review and input.
In addition, please advise based on the above information if a Section 402 permit under
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.0 1342) is required and the individual to be contacted in
such case. Please direct your responses and questions to LaWada Poarch at:
LaWada Poarch, Abandonments Coordinator
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Strategic Planning —12th Floor.
3 Commercial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
[phone]
[e-mail]
Very truly yours,
Marcellus C. Kirchner.
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