# 46 C.F.R. § 532.1 (2026): Purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 532.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 532: NVOCC NEGOTIATED RATE ARRANGEMENTS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 532.1: § 532.1   Purpose.

## Text

The purpose of this part, pursuant to the Commission's statutory authority, is to exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) from the tariff rate publication and adherence requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984, as enumerated herein.
[78 FR 42888, July 18, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 532.1 (2026) § 532.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P532_S532_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 532.2 (2026) § 532.2   Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P532_S532_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 532.3 (2026) § 532.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P532_S532_3.md)

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