[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 68097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30361]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2010-1)]


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 2010 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The first quarter 2010 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.038. 
The first quarter 2010 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.467. The first quarter 2010 
RCAF-5 is 0.443.

DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2010.

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. Copies of the decision may be purchased by contacting 
the office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance 
at (202)-245-0235. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available 
through FIRS at 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 16, 2009.

    By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Nottingham, and 
Commissioner Mulvey.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. E9-30361 Filed 12-21-09; 8:45 am]
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