[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 248 (Thursday, December 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 66974]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31765]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub No. 5) (2002-1)]


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 the first quarter 2002 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The first quarter 2002 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.076. 
The first quarter 2002 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.576. The first quarter 2002 
RCAF-5 is 0.551.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: H. Jeff Warren, (202) 565-1533. 
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1-
800-877-8339.

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 the Board's contractor, Da-To-Da Legal, 
Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, phone (202) 293-
7776. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD 
services 1 (800) 877-8339.]
    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, 2001.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Clyburn, and 
Commission Burkes.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-31765 Filed 12-26-01; 8:45 am]
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