97-25352. Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50048-50049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25352]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub No. 5) (97-4)]


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 a fourth quarter 1997 rail cost 
adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of 
American Railroads. The fourth quarter 1997 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.104. 
The fourth quarter 1997 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.738. The fourth quarter 
1997 RCAF-5 is 0.718.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1997.


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(Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through TDD services 
[phone].)
    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 18, 1997.

    By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Owen.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-25352 Filed 9-23-97; 8:45 am]
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