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Notice2024-264692024-11-14

Patrick O. Regan-Acquisition of Control-Faribault Transportation Service, Inc., Minnesota Coaches, Inc., Marschall Line, Inc., Rehbein Transit Co., Inc., Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc., Voyageur Bus Company, Inc., and Ready Bus Company, Inc.

Surface Transportation Board

Abstract

Patrick O. Regan (Applicant) filed an application seeking authority to acquire control of Faribault Transportation Service, Inc. (FTS), through a corporate reorganization in which Applicant would become the majority shareholder in MNC Holding Company, a new entity created to serve as a holding company for FTS and other motor carriers and noncarrier entities. Applicant also seeks after-the-fact authority for several already-consummated transactions that ultimately resulted in Applicant's acquisition of control of six passenger motor carriers: Minnesota Coaches, Inc., Marschall Line, Inc., Rehbein Transit Co., Inc., Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc., Voyageur Bus Company, Inc., and Ready Bus Company, Inc. (collectively, Affiliated Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing these transactions. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction.
Dates
Comments must be filed by December 30, 2024. If any comments are filed, Applicant may file a reply by January 13, 2025. If no opposing comments are filed by December 30, 2024, this notice shall be effective on December 31, 2024.
Effective Date
2024-12-31

Public Comment

Comments Close
2024-12-30

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. MCF 21123] AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: Patrick O. Regan (Applicant) filed an application seeking authority to acquire control of Faribault Transportation Service, Inc. (FTS), through a corporate reorganization in which Applicant would become the majority shareholder in MNC Holding Company, a new entity created to serve as a holding company for FTS and other motor carriers and noncarrier entities. Applicant also seeks after-the-fact authority for several already-consummated transactions that ultimately resulted in Applicant's acquisition of control of six passenger motor carriers: Minnesota Coaches, Inc., Marschall Line, Inc., Rehbein Transit Co., Inc., Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc., Voyageur Bus Company, Inc., and Ready Bus Company, Inc. (collectively, Affiliated Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing these transactions. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action. DATES: Comments must be filed by December 30, 2024. If any comments are filed, Applicant may file a reply by January 13, 2025. If no opposing comments are filed by December 30, 2024, this notice shall be effective on December 31, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments, referring to Docket No. MCF 21123, may be filed with the Board either via e-filing on the Board's website or in writing addressed to: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E S…

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Citation: 89 FR 90208

Patrick O. Regan-Acquisition of Control-Faribault Transportation Service, Inc., Minnesota Coaches, Inc., Marschall Line, Inc., Rehbein Transit Co., Inc., Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc., Voyageur Bus Company, Inc., and Ready Bus Company, Inc. — Federal Register 2024-26469 | Open Gov by Base