[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 84 (Thursday, May 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 23822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11361]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2)]


Rate Guidelines--Non-Coal Proceedings

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Updated RSAM and Average R/VC > 1.8 percentages for the period 
1992-1995.

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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board established guidelines for 
handling small maximum rate complaints in Rate Guidelines--Non-Coal 
Proceedings, Ex Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2) (served Dec. 31, 1996). In 
that decision, the Board provided tables containing composite ``Revenue 
Shortfall Allocation Method'' (RSAM) and ``Average Revenue to Variable 
Cost > 1.80'' (Average R/VC > 1.8) percentages for class I railroads 
for the period 1991-1994 for use in addressing small rail rate 
complaints.
    The Board has now updated these tables to provide percentages for 
the period 1992-1995. In addition, the Board has computed regional 
(Eastern and Western) and national percentages for use in proceedings 
involving non-class I railroads.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William H. Washburn, (202) 565-1550. 
TDD for the hearing impaired (202) 565-1695.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The updated tables are contained in the 
Board's notice. To purchase a copy of the notice, write to, call, or 
pick up in person from: DC NEWS & DATA, INC., Suite 210, 1925 K Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20423, (202) 289-4357. [Assistance for the hearing 
impaired is available through TDD services (202) 565-1695.]
    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: April 18, 1997.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-11361 Filed 4-30-97; 8:45 am]
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