Increased Coal Rates on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Ninety-sixth Congress, First Session ... September 24, 1979 |
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... decision , the L. & N.'s revenue to variable cost ratio was 129 for coal traffic . Now we generally say that in order for a carrier to cover all of its costs on a particular move , that it should make 145 percent of variable cost . So ...
... decision , the L. & N.'s revenue to variable cost ratio was 129 for coal traffic . Now we generally say that in order for a carrier to cover all of its costs on a particular move , that it should make 145 percent of variable cost . So ...
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... decision I would have made had I been on the ICC rather than the other side of the table , but I think there is a general concern on the subcommittee , and certainly on the whole committee , as we look to the possibility of railroad ...
... decision I would have made had I been on the ICC rather than the other side of the table , but I think there is a general concern on the subcommittee , and certainly on the whole committee , as we look to the possibility of railroad ...
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... decision fast enough or that they did not make some mistakes ; it looks to us , looking at it now , that they should have anticipated this sooner . They didn't . Senator FORD . Oh ? They should have anticipated - but it has taken them ...
... decision fast enough or that they did not make some mistakes ; it looks to us , looking at it now , that they should have anticipated this sooner . They didn't . Senator FORD . Oh ? They should have anticipated - but it has taken them ...
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... decision to report back all expenditures of funds . And we will be able to match up the reports with the amount of money that they have derived from the increase . Senator FORD . Well , let me ask you a question , then . If the Seaboard ...
... decision to report back all expenditures of funds . And we will be able to match up the reports with the amount of money that they have derived from the increase . Senator FORD . Well , let me ask you a question , then . If the Seaboard ...
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... decision , and I think we are all very concerned about this issue . I would certainly appreciate any concrete informa- tion you can give me with regard to the effect a 38 - percent increase in coal rates will have on our energy goals ...
... decision , and I think we are all very concerned about this issue . I would certainly appreciate any concrete informa- tion you can give me with regard to the effect a 38 - percent increase in coal rates will have on our energy goals ...
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Page 27 - 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 29 - ... 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 29 - 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 24 - A Study to Perform an In-Depth Analysis of Market Dominance and its Relationship to Other Provisions of the 4R Act.
Page 22 - 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 66 - Washington. DC DEAR MR. SECRETARY : On behalf of the Senate Committee on...
Page 24 - 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 66 - The Subcommittee requests that you answer all questions. We would appreciate your response no later than March 13, 1987. We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Bill Corr or Bob Adler at (202) 226-7620. With every good wish, I am.
Page 27 - Railroad Company, Georgia Railroad, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company and Western Railway of Alabama to Deliver Locomotives to Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.