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                          February 12, 1998
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                           GSBCA 14384-RATE
 
 
              In the Matter of C.I. WHITTEN TRANSFER CO.
 
 
        Robert  D.  Norcom, Auditor,  C.  I. Whitten  Transfer Co.,
   Joplin, MO, appearing for Claimant.
 
        Col.  James F.  Quinn, Staff  Judge Advocate, Headquarters,
   Military  Traffic Management  Command, Department  of  the Army,
 
   Falls Church, VA, appearing for Department of Defense.
 
        Jeffrey  J. Thurston,  Director,  Office of  Transportation
   Audits,   General  Services   Administration,  Washington,   DC,
   appearing for General Services Administration.
 
 
   HYATT, Board Judge.
 
        C.  I. Whitten  Transfer Co.  requested a  review of  GSA s
   audit  action involving  Government Bill  of Lading  transaction
   E-1,004,991.    GSA  has  issued  a  Certificate  of  Settlement
   authorizing  payment  of the  entire  amount  claimed to  C.  I.
   Whitten Transfer Co.
 
        Accordingly, this claim is DISMISSED.
 
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                                      CATHERINE B. HYATT
                                      Board Judge