Increased coal rates on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad: hearing before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session ... September 24, 1979 |
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Page 28 - It is the opinion of the Commission that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to promote car service in the interest of the public and the commerce of the people. Accordingly, the Commission finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable and contrary to the public interest, and that good cause exists for making this order effective upon less than thirty days
Page 30 - ... that notice of this order shall be given to the general public by depositing a copy in the Office of the Secretary of the Commission at Washington, DC, and by filing it with the Director, Office of the Federal Register.
Page 30 - That notice of this order shall be given to the general public by depositing a copy thereof in the office of the Secretary of the Commission at Washington, DC, and by filing a copy with the Director, Office of the Federal Register.
Page 21 - A Study to Perform an In-Depth Analysis of Market Dominance and its Relationship to Other Provisions of the 4R Act.
Page 23 - L&N to improve Eastern Kentucky coal service. On September 28, 1978 the L&N and its connecting railroads filed requests for a 22 percent increase in rates on coal movements originating on the L&N. In its decisions served October 30, 1978, and later, the Commission allowed the rate increases to become effective and instituted an investigation into all issues relating to the lawfulness of the schedules.
Page 25 - Chairman, that completes the summary of my statement. I will be pleased to try to answer any questions you and members of the committee may have.
Page 3 - Without objection, the full statement will be entered into the record. Mr.
Page 28 - Railroad Company, Georgia Railroad, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company and Western Railway of Alabama to Deliver Locomotives to Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.