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Code · REGISTER · 2012-10-18 · Surface Transportation Board · Notices

Notices. Notice of decision

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BILLING CODE 4915-01-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. EP 552 (Sub-No. 16)] Railroad Revenue Adequacy—2011 Determination AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. ACTION: Notice of decision. SUMMARY: On October 16, 2012, the Board served a decision announcing the 2011 revenue adequacy determinations for the Nation's Class I railroads. Two carriers, Norfolk Southern Combined Railroad Subsidiaries and Union Pacific Railroad Company, were found to be revenue adequate. DATES: *Effective Date:* This decision is effective on October 16, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Aguiar,
(202)245-0323. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at
(800)877-8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is required to make an annual determination of railroad revenue adequacy. A railroad is considered revenue adequate under 49 U.S.C. 10704(a) if it achieves a rate of return on net investment equal to at least the current cost of capital for the railroad industry for 2011, determined to be 11.57% in *Railroad Cost of Capital—2011,* Docket No. EP 558 (Sub-No. 15) (STB served Sept. 13, 2012). This revenue adequacy standard was applied to each Class I railroad. Two carriers, Norfolk Southern Combined Railroad Subsidiaries and Union Pacific Railroad Company, were found to be revenue adequate for 2011. The decision in this proceeding is posted on the Board's Web site at *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 the conservation of energy resources. Decided: October 15, 2012. By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner Begeman. Derrick A. Gardner, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012-25665 Filed 10-17-12; 8:45 am]
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