# Peter A. Gilbertson, et al., and SouthShore Corporation—Control Exemption—Illinois Indiana Development Company, LLC
**AGENCY:**
Surface Transportation Board.
**ACTION:**
Notice of exemption.
**SUMMARY:**
The Board grants an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502, from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323-25, for Peter A. Gilbertson, H. Terry Hearst, Bruce A. Lieberman, and SouthShore Corporation (collectively petitioners) to acquire control of Illinois Indiana Development Company, LLC (IIDC). [^1]
[^1] This proceeding is related to two concurrently filed notices of exemption in *Illinois Indiana Development Company, LLC—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Norfolk Southern Railway Company,* STB Finance Docket No. 33845 (STB served and published at 65 FR 10149 on Feb. 25, 2000); and *Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad—Operation Exemption—Illinois Indiana Development Company, LLC,* STB Finance Docket No. 33819 (STB served and published at 65 FR 10148 on Feb. 25, 2000).
**DATES:**
This exemption will be effective May 26, 2000. Petitions to stay must be filed by May 11, 2000, and petitions to reopen must be filed by May 22, 2000.
**ADDRESSES:**
Send an original and 10 copies of pleadings referring to STB Finance Docket No. 33846 to: Surface Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, send one copy of pleadings to petitioners' representative: Rose-Michele Weinryb, Weiner, Brodsky, Sidman & Kider, P.C., 1350 New York Ave., NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-4797.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Beryl Gordon, (202) 565-1600. [TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-877-8339.]
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
Additional information is contained in the Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, call, or pick up in person from: Da -To-Da Office Solutions, 1925 K Street, NW., Suite 405, Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 466-5530. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD Services 1-800-877-8339.]
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Decided: April 19, 2000.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.