[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 246 (Friday, December 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 76354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7770]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2006-1)]


Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT.

ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment factor.

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SUMMARY: The Board has approved the first quarter 2006 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The first quarter 2006 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.177. 
The first quarter 2006 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.564. The first quarter 2006 
RCAF-5 is 0.541.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mac Frampton, (202) 565-1541. [Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1-800-877-
8339.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision, which is available on our Web site http://www.stb.dot.gov. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, e-
mail or call the Board's contractor, ASAP Document Solutions; 9332 
Annapolis Rd., Suite 103, Lanham, MD 20706; e-mail [email protected]; 
phone (202) 306-4004. [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, 2005.

    By the Board, Chairman Nober, Vice Chairman Buttrey, and 
Commissioner Mulvey.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-7770 Filed 12-22-05; 8:45 am]
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