[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 76448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31337]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 558 (Sub-No. 6)]


Railroad Cost of Capital--2002

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of decision instituting a proceeding to determine the 
railroads' 2002 cost of capital.

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SUMMARY: The Board is instituting a proceeding to determine the 
railroad industry's cost of capital for 2002. The decision solicits 
comments on: (1) The railroads' 2002 current cost of debt capital; (2) 
the railroads' 2002 current cost of preferred stock equity capital; (3) 
the railroads' 2002 cost of common stock equity capital; and (4) the 
2002 capital structure mix of the railroad industry on a market value 
basis.

DATES: Notices of intent to participate are due no later than January 
13, 2003. Statements of the railroads are due by March 28, 2003. 
Statements of other interested persons are due by April 21, 2003. 
Rebuttal statements by the railroads are due by May 12, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Send an original and 10 copies of statements and a copy of 
the statement on a 3.5 inch disk in WordPerfect 9.0, and an original 
and 1 copy of the notice of intent to participate to: Surface 
Transportation Board, Case Control Branch, 1925 K Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20423-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leonard J. Blistein, (202) 565-1529. 
(Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1 
(800) 877-8339.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board's decision is posted on the 
Board's Web site, www.stb.dot.gov. In addition, copies of the decision 
may be purchased from Da-2-Da Legal Copy Service by calling 202-293-
7776 (assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at 
1-800-877-8339) or visiting Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20006.
    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 6, 2002.

    By the Board, Chairman Nober, Vice Chairman Burkes, and 
Commissioner Morgan.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-31337 Filed 12-11-02; 8:45 am]
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