[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 79223]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30651]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2009-1)]


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 2009 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The first quarter 2009 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.022. 
The first quarter 2009 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.467. The first quarter 2009 
RCAF-5 is 0.442.

DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245-0333. 
(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.
    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 18, 2008.

    By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and 
Commissioner Buttrey.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. E8-30651 Filed 12-23-08; 8:45 am]
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