[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62256-62257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29546]
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
[Ex Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2)]
Rate Guidelines--Non-Coal Proceedings
AGENCY: Interstate Commerce Commission.
ACTION: Notice of proposed guidelines.
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SUMMARY: The Commission seeks comments on simplified decisional
guidelines that can be used to resolve rail rate reasonableness cases
in proceedings where the Constrained Market Pricing (CMP) method is
unsuitable. The Commission finds that the Simplified Stand-Alone Cost
Model proposed by the Association of American Railroads, as currently
formulated, does not appear to be an acceptable tool for determining
maximum reasonable rail rates, and that, unless it is modified, it
would not be appropriate for use in future rate cases. Comments are
requested on two proposals that would jointly apply a ``revenue
shortfall allocation method'' (RSAM) test, an ``average revenue-to-
variable cost percentage above 180%'' (R/VC>180) test, and a ``revenue-
to-variable cost comparison'' (R/VCCOMP) test as a guide in
determining the reasonableness of the rates charged captive shippers in
those cases that are too small for use of our CMP guidelines. Comments
are also invited on whether
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to define in this proceeding those cases that would qualify for
processing under simplified procedures or whether it is more desirable
to have that determination made on a case-by-case basis.
DATES: Comments must be filed by February 5, 1996. Replies must be
filed by March 4, 1996.
ADDRESSES: An original and 20 copies of all documents must refer to Ex
Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2) and be sent to the Office of the Secretary,
Case Control Branch, Attn: Ex Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2), Interstate
Commerce Commission, 1201 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC
20423. Parties are encouraged also to submit all pleadings and
attachments on a 3.5-inch diskette in WordPerfect 5.1 format.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen D. Hanson or Thomas J. Stilling,
(202) 927-7312. [TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the
Commission's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write
to, call, or pick up in person from: DC News & Data, Inc., Room 2229,
Interstate Commerce Commission Building, 1201 Constitution Ave., N.W.,
Washington, DC 20423. Telephone: (202) 289-4357/4359. [Assistance for
the hearing impaired is available through TDD services at (202) 927-
5721.]
The Commission tentatively concludes that the proposed action,
which seeks to develop standards for small rate cases, will not have a
substantial impact upon a significant number of small entities, and
that any impact it might have on such entities will be favorable.
This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the
human environment or the conservation of energy resources.
Decided: November 22, 1995.
By the Commission, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Owen and
Commissioner Simmons.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-29546 Filed 12-04-95; 8:45 am]
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