Patrick W. Simmons v. Interstate Commerce Commission and United States of America

In this case, the Commission granted CMC Real Estate Corporation’s (“CMC”) petition to exempt from regulation the abandonment of service over a 2.27-mile rail line in Rockford, Illinois. CMC Real Estate Corporation — Abandonment and Exemption — In Rockford, IL, No. AB-7 (Sub-No. 115X) (Feb. 2,1990) (not reported) [hereinafter ICC Decision ], recon. denied, CMC Real Estate Corporation — Abandonment Exemption in Rockford, IL, No. AB-7 (Sub-No. 115X) (July 6, 1990) (not reported) [hereinafter Reconsideration Decision]. Petitioner Patrick Simmons, Illinois Legislative Director for the United…