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[FR Doc. E9–2668 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–81–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 4)]
measure of 1.3% that was developed for
the 2002–2006 period. That decision
stated that comments may be filed
addressing any perceived data and
computational errors in our calculation.
It also stated that, if there were no
further action taken by the Board, the
proposed productivity adjustment
would become effective on March 1,
2009.
DATES: The productivity adjustment is
effective March 1, 2009. Comments are
due by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments (an original
and 10 copies) referring to STB Ex Parte
No. 290 (Sub-No. 4) to: Surface
Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20423–0001.
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Affairs, and Compliance; 395 E Street,
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phone (202) 245–0235. [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.
Decided: February 3, 2009.
By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice
Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner
Buttrey.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. E9–2697 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am]
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Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures—
Productivity Adjustment
Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Adoption of a Railroad Cost
Recovery Procedures Productivity
Adjustment.
AGENCY:
In a decision served on
February 5, 2009, we proposed to adopt
1.012 (1.2% per year) as the measure of
average change in railroad productivity
for the 2003–2007 (5-year) averaging
period. This value was a decline of 0.1
of a percentage point from the current
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 4)]
Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures--Productivity Adjustment
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Adoption of a Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures Productivity
Adjustment.
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SUMMARY: In a decision served on February 5, 2009, we proposed to adopt
1.012 (1.2% per year) as the measure of average change in railroad
productivity for the 2003-2007 (5-year) averaging period. This value
was a decline of 0.1 of a percentage point from the current measure of
1.3% that was developed for the 2002-2006 period. That decision stated
that comments may be filed addressing any perceived data and
computational errors in our calculation. It also stated that, if there
were no further action taken by the Board, the proposed productivity
adjustment would become effective on March 1, 2009.
DATES: The productivity adjustment is effective March 1, 2009. Comments
are due by February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Send comments (an original and 10 copies) referring to STB
Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 4) to: Surface Transportation Board, 395 E
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Smith, (202) 245-0322.
[Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1-
800-877-8339.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the
Board's decision, which is available on our Web site www.stb.dot.gov.
To purchase a copy of the full decision, write to, or call the Board's
Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance; 395
E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001; phone (202) 245-0235.
[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.
Decided: February 3, 2009.
By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and
Commissioner Buttrey.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. E9-2697 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
