Notices. Approval of rail cost adjustment factor

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BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2012-4)] Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment factor. SUMMARY: The Board has approved the fourth quarter 2012 rail cost adjustment factor

(RCAF)and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2012 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.209. The fourth quarter 2012 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.529. The fourth quarter 2012 RCAF-5 is 0.499. DATES: *Effective Date:* October 1, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez,

(202)245-0333. Federal Information Relay Service

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(800)877-8339. 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

(202)245-0238. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at

(800)877-8339. This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or energy conservation. By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner Begeman. Decided: September 19, 2012. Derrick A. Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012-23480 Filed 9-21-12; 8:45 am]