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                               July 7, 1997
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                             GSBCA 14117-RATE


                  In the Matter of TRI-STATE TRANSIT CO.


     Robert D. Norcom, Auditor, Tri-State Motor Transit Co.,
Joplin, MO, appearing for Claimant.

     Jeffrey J. Thurston, Office of Transportation Audits,
General Services Administration, Washington, DC, appearing for
General Services Administration.

     Col. David A. Shull, Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters,
Military Traffic Management Command, Department of the Army,
Falls Church, VA, appearing for Department of Defense.

BORWICK, Board Judge.

     Claimant has withdrawn its request for review of the
Administrator's action regarding Government Bill of Lading D-
0,687,413.  The claim is dismissed.  



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                              ANTHONY S. BORWICK
                              Board Judge