# 46 C.F.R. § 560.9 (2026): Postponement, discontinuance, or suspension of action

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P560_S560_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 560.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Postponement, discontinuance, or suspension of action
- **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 / § 560.9: § 560.9   Postponement, discontinuance, or suspension of action.

## Text

(a) The Commission may, on its own motion or upon a petition, postpone, discontinue, or suspend any action taken by it under the provisions of this part. Such a petition will be served on all other parties and will not, in and of itself, stay the effective date of Commission action.
(b) The Commission shall postpone, discontinue or suspend any action provided for in its final decision if so directed by the President for reasons of national defense or foreign policy of the United States as provided in § 560.8.
[49 FR 45406, Nov. 15, 1984. Redesignated at 64 FR 8009, Feb. 18, 1999, and amended at 67 FR 39862, June 11, 2002]

## 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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