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                               July 17, 1997
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                             GSBCA 14191-RATE


               In the Matter of DIABLO TRANSPORTATION, INC.


     Robert D. Norcom, Auditor, Diablo Transportation, Inc.,
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.

DeGRAFF, Board Judge.

     On May 19, 1997, Diablo Transportation, Inc. requested a
review of the General Services Administration s partial allowance
for transportation charges involving Government Bill of Lading
C-9,650,993.

     On July 16, 1997, Diablo Transportation, Inc. filed a
withdrawal of its request for review.

     Accordingly, the claim is dismissed.




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                                   MARTHA H. DeGRAFF
                                   Board Judge