2015-23983. Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

AGENCY:

Surface Transportation Board, DOT.

ACTION:

Approval of Rail Cost Adjustment Factor.

SUMMARY:

The Board approves the fourth quarter 2015 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2015 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.862. The fourth quarter 2015 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.367. The fourth quarter 2015 RCAF-5 is 0.346.

DATES:

Effective Date: October 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Pedro Ramirez, [phone]. Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: [phone].

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 [phone].

By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Begeman, and Commissioner Miller.

Decided: September 17, 2015.

Kenyatta Clay,

Clearance Clerk .