# 46 C.F.R. § 560.6 (2026): Notification to Secretary of State

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 560.6 (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 560: ACTIONS TO ADDRESS CONDITIONS UNDULY IMPAIRING ACCESS OF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS TO OCEAN TRADE BETWEEN FOREIGN PORTS / § 560.6: § 560.6   Notification to Secretary of State.

## Text

When there are indications that conditions unduly impairing the access of a U.S. flag vessel to trade between foreign ports may exist, the Commission shall so notify the Secretary of State and may request that the Secretary of State seek resolution of the matter through diplomatic channels. If request is made, the Commission will give every assistance in such efforts, and the Commission may request the Secretary to report the results of such efforts within a specified time period.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 560.1 (2026) § 560.1   Purpose; general provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.2 (2026) § 560.2   Factors indicating conditions unduly impairing access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.3 (2026) § 560.3   Petitions for relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.4 (2026) § 560.4   Proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.5 (2026) § 560.5   Receipt of relevant information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.6 (2026) § 560.6   Notification to Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_6.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.7 (2026) § 560.7   Decision; sanctions; effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.8 (2026) § 560.8   Submission of decision to the President.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_8.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 560.9 (2026) § 560.9   Postponement, discontinuance, or suspension of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_9.md)

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