[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 37793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18360]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[STB Ex Parte No. 552]


Railroad Revenue Adequacy--1995 Determination

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of decision.

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SUMMARY: On July 19, 1996, the Board served a decision announcing the 
1995 revenue adequacy determinations for the Nation's Class I 
railroads. Three carriers (Illinois Central Railroad Company, Norfolk 
Southern Railroad Company, and Union Pacific Railroad Company) are 
found to be revenue adequate. The remaining Class I carriers are found 
to be revenue inadequate.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This decision is effective July 19, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard J. Blistein, (202) 927-6171. 
[TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is required to make an annual 
determination of railroad revenue adequacy. A railroad will be 
considered revenue adequate under 49 U.S.C. 10704(a) if it achieves a 
rate of return on net investment equal to at least the current cost of 
capital for the railroad industry for 1995, determined to be 11.7% in 
Railroad Cost of Capital--1995, Ex Parte No. 523 (Sub. No. 1) (STB 
served Jun. 5, 1996). In this proceeding, the Board applied the revenue 
adequacy standards to each Class I railroad, and it found that three 
carriers, Illinois Central Railroad Company, Norfolk Southern Railroad 
Company, and Union Pacific Railroad Company, were revenue adequate.
    Additional information is contained in the Board's formal decision. 
To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, call, or pick up in 
person from: DC NEWS & DATA, INC., Room 2229, 1201 Constitution Avenue, 
N.W., Washington, DC 20423. Telephone: (202) 289-4357/4359. [Assistance 
for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services (202) 927-
5721.]

Environmental and Energy Considerations

    This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the 
human environment or the conservation of energy resources.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 603(b), we conclude that our action in this 
proceeding will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities. The purpose and effect of the action is 
merely to update the annual railroad industry revenue adequacy finding 
previously made by the Interstate Commerce Commission. No new reporting 
or other regulatory requirements are imposed, directly or indirectly, 
on small entities.

    Decided: July 10, 1996.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Simmons, and 
Commissioner Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-18360 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am]
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