[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50372-50373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-24564]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub No. 5) (96-4)]


Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment factor.

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SUMMARY: The Board has approved a fourth quarter 1996 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The fourth quarter RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.092. The 
fourth quarter RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.768, an increase of 0.3% from the 
third quarter 1996 RCAF (Adjusted).

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: H. Jeff Warren, (202) 927-6243. TDD 
for the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.

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: DC NEWS & DATA, INC., Room 2229, 1201 
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20423, or telephone (202) 
289-4357. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD 
services (202) 927-5721.]
    This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the 
human environment or energy conservation.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), we conclude that our action will not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

    Decided: September 19, 1996.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Simmons, and 
Commissioner Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-24564 Filed 9-24-96; 8:45 am]
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