[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 249 (Thursday, December 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 68092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32773]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub No. 5) (97-1)]


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 first quarter 1997 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The first quarter 1997 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.116 
an increase of 2.2% from the fourth quarter 1996 RCAF of 1.092. The 
first quarter 1997 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.774. The first quarter 1997 
RCAF-5 is 0.757.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1997.

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: December 19, 1996.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Simmons, and 
Commissioner Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-32773 Filed 12-24-96; 8:45 am]
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