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                            December 3, 1997
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                            GSBCA 13754-RATE
 
 
              In the Matter of TRI-STATE MOTOR TRANSIT CO.
 
 
        Robert  D. Norcom,  Auditor,  Tri-State  Motor Transit  Co.,
   Joplin, MO, appearing for Claimant.
 
        Jeffrey  J.  Thurston,  Director,  Office of  Transportation
   Audits,   General   Services  Administration,   Washington,   DC,
   appearing for General Services Administration.
 
        Col.  James F.  Quinn, Staff  Judge Advocate,  Headquarters,
   Military  Traffic Management  Command,  Department of  the  Army,
   Falls Church, VA, appearing for Department of Defense.
 
   VERGILIO, Board Judge.
 
        The  claimant, Tri-State Motor  Transit Co.,  sought payment
   for additional transportation charges under a specific Government
   bill of lading.  Tri-State has agreed to accept a payment offered
   by the Government, and has  requested that this matter be closed.
   The Board dismisses this claim.
 
 
 
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                                 JOSEPH A. VERGILIO
                                 Board Judge