02-24431. Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

AGENCY:

Surface Transportation Board, Transportation.

ACTION:

Approval of rail cost adjustment factor.

SUMMARY:

The Board has approved the fourth quarter 2002 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2002 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.108. The fourth quarter 2002 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.575. The fourth quarter 2002 RCAF-5 is 0.556.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

October 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

H. Jeff Warren, [phone]. Federal Information Relay Services (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Additional information is contained in the Board's decision. To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, call, or pick up in person from: D̄a-To-D̄a Legal, Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006, phone [phone]. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS: 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.

Dated: Decided: September 19, 2002.

By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice Chairman Burkes.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.