Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 5.12.1995

Rate GuidelinesNon-Coal Proceedings

The Commission seeks comments on simplified decisional guidelines that can be used to resolve rail rate reasonableness cases in proceedings where the Constrained Market Pricing (CMP) method is unsuitable. The Commission finds that the Simplified Stand-Alone Cost Model proposed by the Association of American Railroads, as currently formulated, does not appear to be an acceptable tool for determining maximum reasonable rail rates, and that, unless it is modified, it would not be appropriate for use in future rate cases. Comments are requested on two proposals that would jointly apply a ``revenue shortfall allocation method'' (RSAM) test, an ``average revenue-to- variable cost percentage above 180%'' (R/VC>180) test, and a ``revenue- to-variable cost comparison'' (R/VC COMP) test as a guide in determining the reasonableness of the rates charged captive shippers in those cases that are too small for use of our CMP guidelines. Comments are also invited on whether to define in this proceeding those cases that would qualify for processing under simplified procedures or whether it is more desirable to have that determination made on a case-by-case basis.