[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 94010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30867]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2017-1)]


Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment factor.

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SUMMARY: The Board approves the first quarter 2017 Rail Cost Adjustment 
Factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American 
Railroads. The first quarter 2017 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.888. The first 
quarter 2017 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.373. The first quarter 2017 RCAF-5 is 
0.353.

DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245-0333. Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877-
8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision, which is available on our Web site, http://www.stb.gov. Copies of the decision may be purchased by contacting the 
Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at 
(202) 245-0238. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available 
through FIRS at (800) 877-8339.
    This action is categorically excluded from environmental review 
under 49 CFR 1105.6(c).

    Decided: December 19, 2016.

    By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Miller, and 
Commissioner Begeman.
Marline Simeon,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2016-30867 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am]
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