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                              January 23, 1997
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                             GSBCA 13900-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, appearing for the General Services Administration.

WILLIAMS, Board Judge.

                                   ORDER

     On October 8, 1996, Tri-State Motor Transit Co. (Tri-State)
requested review of the General Services Administration's denial of
its claim under Government Bill of Lading No. E-2,067,878 in the
amount of $219.50.  On January 21, 1997, Tri-State informed the
Board that it is withdrawing its request.

     Accordingly, Tri-State's claim is DISMISSED.



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                                   MARY ELLEN COSTER WILLIAMS
                                   Board Judge