# 46 C.F.R. § 555.7 (2026): Notification to Secretary of State

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 555.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Notification to Secretary of State
- **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 555: ACTIONS TO ADDRESS ADVERSE CONDITIONS AFFECTING U.S.-FLAG CARRIERS THAT DO NOT EXIST FOR FOREIGN CARRIERS IN THE UNITED STATES / § 555.7: § 555.7   Notification to Secretary of State.

## Text

Upon publication of a petition in the
Federal Register,
or on its own motion should it determine to initiate an investigation pursuant to § 555.5, the Commission will notify the Secretary of State of same, and may request action to seek resolution of the matter through diplomatic channels. The Commission may request the Secretary to report the results of such efforts at a specified time.
[54 FR 11533, Mar. 21, 1989. Redesignated at 64 FR 8010, Feb. 18, 1999, and amended at 67 FR 39862, June 11, 2002]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 555.1 (2026) § 555.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.2 (2026) § 555.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.3 (2026) § 555.3   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.4 (2026) § 555.4   Petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.5 (2026) § 555.5   Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.6 (2026) § 555.6   Information demands and subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_6.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.7 (2026) § 555.7   Notification to Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 555.8 (2026) § 555.8   Action against foreign carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P555_S555_8.md)

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