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Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 25, 2021

The Commission elected the period of 90 days for the refund payment considering PVA's comments which stated that smaller PVOs may be unfairly treated under the ANPRM language. … Commenters have stated that surety companies would be largely unwilling to act as the direct claims handling entity in cases of alleged nonperformance.

Internal Commission Organization and Delegations of Authority

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 10, 2021

See 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A) (excluding rules of agency organization, procedure, and practice from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act). II. … of proposed rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553), the agency must prepare and make available for public comment a final regulatory flexibility analysis (FRFA) describing

Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade

Federal Register · Notice · May 22, 2024

See FMC Docket No. 20-10, P1-20—Petition of the Lake Carriers' Association Pursuant to Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920. … Coast Guard] regulations promulgated pursuant to [Clean Water Act] section 312(p)(5)(A)(i)”). In February 2024, the LCA filed a public letter in the Commission's Chapter 421 proceeding.

Notice of Agreements Filed

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 13, 2008

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. … Interested parties may submit comments on agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register

Notice of Agreements Filed

Federal Register · Notice · Jul 14, 2021

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. … Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register .

Definition of Unreasonable Refusal To Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 21, 2022

SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposed rule arising from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 requirement that prohibits ocean common carriers … because they do not increase or decrease air, water or noise pollution or the use of fossil fuels, recyclables, or energy. 46 CFR 504.4.

Amendments to Regulations Governing Employee Ethical Conduct Standards, the Federal Maritime CommissionGeneral, Public Information, Environmental Policy Analysis, Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap, Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility, and Certification of Policies and Efforts To Combat Rebating

Federal Register · Rule · May 3, 1999

Because the changes made in this proceeding are routine and ministerial in nature, this rulemaking is published as a final rulemaking as to which no notice and comment period is necessary. … (a) Shipping Act of 1984 means the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. app. 1701--1720).

Service Contracts

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 23, 2021

a much longer period (180 days). … because they do not increase or decrease air, water or noise pollution or the use of fossil fuels, recyclables, or energy. 46 CFR 504.4.

Interpretive Rule, Shipping Act of 1984

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 7, 2018

For example, COGSA provides a one-year period for the filing of suit; after that period, a claim is time barred. … because they do not increase or decrease air, water or noise pollution or the use of fossil fuels, recyclables, or energy. 46 CFR 504.4.

Intent to Cancel Tariffs of Common Carriers by Water and To Suspend Licenses of Ocean Freight Forwarders for Failure To File Anti- Rebate Certifications

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 28, 1995

Organization No.: 012403 Acronym: Air Market Express Limited Organization No.: 012720 Acronym: Air Tiger Express (U.S.A.), Inc. … Organization No.: 005240 Acronym: Meteor Air Freight, Inc.

Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Negotiated Rate Arrangements

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 2, 2011

Connor, Inc.; AIReS, A1 Relocation Solutions; J.W. Allen & Co., Inc.; C.H. … As discussed above, an NRA may cover a period of time and involve multiple shipments.

Financial Reporting Requirements and Rate of Return Methodology in the Domestic Offshore Trades

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 5, 1995

PRMSA noted that as of June 1994, there were a total of 39 companies listed in Value Line involved in transport by air, truck, water, and railroad. … First, several commenters contend that the proposed changes are contrary to the Congressional intent behind the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, 46 U.S.C. app. section 1100, et seq., as amended, which governs

Ocean Common Carrier and Marine Terminal Operator Agreements Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 2, 2003

obtain this exemption, an air carrier must file “a true copy * * * and complete memorandum of an agreement.” … Any meeting or meetings shall be completed before the close of the comment period.

Carrier Automated Tariff Systems

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 21, 1998

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 20, 1999. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this proposed rule to: Joseph C. … The Commission subsequently received comments from eighteen commenters, representing all segments of the ocean transportation industry.

Ocean Common Carrier and Marine Terminal Operator Agreements Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 15, 2016

as air emissions, security, and port operations and congestion, and as such, the Commission would be acting in a manner that hinders such beneficial programs. … An agreement that is exempt from the filing requirements of the Act and this part and is optionally filed with the Commission is exempt from the waiting period requirements of the Act and this part.

Notice of Agreements Filed

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 4, 2010

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. … Interested parties may submit comments on the agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register.

Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements, and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 29, 1999

We sought comments on those aspects of the rule that were implemented as an interim final rule. … in enhanced compliance with the 1984 Act.

New Filing Fees

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Dec 12, 1994

Cir. 1994), the court noted that ``* * * the public benefits associated with cleaner air are incidental to, not independent of, that private benefit, in the sense that they are produced at no cost beyond … Moreover, the Commission intends to periodically update tariff filing fees, adjusting for changes in costs as warranted.

Passenger Vessel Operator Financial Responsibility Requirements for Nonperformance of Transportation

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 27, 2013

Public Comments 1. Comments on the Current and New Caps Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. … 6-month reporting period.

Carrier Automated Tariff Systems

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 8, 1999

Reform Act of 1998 and section 424 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998. … In light of these concerns, commenters have suggested that the Commission keep ATFI in place for various time periods, to permit a smooth transition to private systems.