[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 184 (Friday, September 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 55545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8099]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2006-4)]


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 fourth quarter 2006 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2006 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.250. 
The fourth quarter 2006 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.591. The fourth quarter 
2006 RCAF-5 is 0.562.

DATES: Effective Date: October 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: September 14, 2006.

    By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey and 
Commissioner Buttrey.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-8099 Filed 9-21-06; 8:45 am]
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