[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 242 (Wednesday, December 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 66177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32778]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB ex Parte No. 558 (Sub-No. 1)]


Railroad Cost of Capital--1997

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of decision instituting a proceeding to determine the 
railroads' 1997 cost of capital.

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SUMMARY: The Board is instituting a proceeding to determine the 
railroad industry's cost of capital for 1997. The decision solicits 
comments on: (1) the railroads' 1997 cost of debt capital; (2) the 
railroads' 1997 current cost of preferred stock equity capital; (3) the 
railroads' 1997 cost of common stock equity capital; and (4) the 1997 
capital structure mix of the railroad industry on a market value basis.

DATES: Notices of intent to participate are due no later than December 
30, 1997. A service list will then be prepared and issued by January 
14, 1998. Statements of the railroads are due by March 20, 1998. 
Statements of other interested persons are due by April 10, 1998. 
Rebuttal statements by the railroads are due by April 24, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Send an original and 10 copies of statements and a copy of 
the statement on a 3.5 inch disk in WordPerfect 6.1, and an original 
and 1 copy of the notice of intent to participate to: Surface 
Transportation Board, Office of the Secretary, Case Control Branch, 
1925 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard J. Blistein, (202) 565-1529. 
[TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 565-1695.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision. To obtain a copy of the full decision, write to, 
call, or pick up in person from: Office of the Secretary, Surface 
Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, N.W., Room 700, Washington, DC 
20423. Telephone: (202) 565-1650. [Assistance for the hearing impaired 
is available through TDD services (202) 565-1695.] A copy of the 
decision can also be obtained from the Board's internet site 
(www.stb.dot.gov).
    We preliminarily conclude that the proposed action will not 
significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the 
conservation of energy resources.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 10704(a).

    Decided: December 5, 1997.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-32778 Filed 12-16-97; 8:45 am]
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