# 46 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026): Scope

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope
- **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 550: REGULATIONS TO ADJUST OR MEET CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE TO SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 550.102: § 550.102   Scope.

## Text

Regulatory actions may be taken when the Commission finds, on its own motion or upon petition, that a foreign government has promulgated and enforced or intends to enforce laws, decrees, regulations or the like, or has engaged in or intends to engage in practices which presently have or prospectively could create conditions unfavorable to shipping in the foreign trade of the United States, or when owners, operators, agents or masters of foreign vessels engage in or intend to engage in competitive methods, pricing practices or other practices which have created or could create such conditions.
[64 FR 8009, Feb. 18, 1999]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 550.101 (2026) § 550.101   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_101.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026) § 550.102   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_102.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.103 (2026) § 550.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_103.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.104 (2026) § 550.104   Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_104.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 550.105 (2026) § 550.105   Consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P550_S550_105.md)

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