73 FR 76 pg. 21175 - Railroad Cost-of-Capital—2006
Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 76Page: 21175
Docket number: [STB Ex Parte No. 558 (Sub-No. 10)]
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-8386 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Surface Transportation Board
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 558 (Sub-No. 10)]
Railroad Cost-of-Capital-2006
AGENCY:
Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION:
Notice of decision.
SUMMARY:
On April 15, 2008, the Board served a decision to update its computation of the railroad industry's cost-of-capital for 2006. The composite after-tax cost-of-capital rate for 2006 is found to be 9.94%, based on a current cost-of-debt of 5.97%; a cost of common equity capital of 11.13%; and a capital structure mix comprised of 23.05% debt and 76.95% common equity. The cost-of-capital finding made in this proceeding will be used in a variety of Board proceedings.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This action is effective April 15, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pedro Ramirez, 202-245-0333. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Additional information is contained in the Board's decision, which is available on our Web site http://www.stb.dot.gov.
Environmental and Energy Considerations
This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), we conclude that our action in this proceeding will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The purpose and effect of this action are to update the annual railroad industry cost-of-capital finding by the Board. No new reporting or other regulatory requirements are imposed, directly or indirectly, on small entities.
Authority:
49 U.S.C. 10704(a).
Decided: April 14, 2008.
By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner Buttrey.
Anne K. Quinlan,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-8386 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
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