[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 249 (Friday, December 27, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 79240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-32712]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub No. 5) (2003-1)]


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 rebased first quarter 2003 rail 
cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association 
of American Railroads. As required by statute, the RCAF was rebased 
using the fourth quarter 2002 index value as the denominator and first 
quarter 2003 index value as the numerator (10/1/02 = 1.00). Rebasing is 
required every five years. The rebased first quarter 2003 RCAF 
(Unadjusted) is 0.996. The rebased first quarter 2003 RCAF (Adjusted) 
is 0.512. The rebased first quarter 2003 RCAF-5 is 0.495.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2003.

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: D 2 D Legal, Suite 405, 1925 K Street, 
NW, Washington, DC 20006, phone (202) 293-7776. [Assistance for the 
hearing impaired is available through FIRS: 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, 2002.

    By the Board, Chairman Nober, Vice Chairman Burkes, and 
Commissioner Morgan.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-32712 Filed 12-26-02; 8:45 am]
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