# 46 C.F.R. § 565.3 (2026): Classification as controlled carrier

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 565.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Classification as controlled carrier
- **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 565: CONTROLLED CARRIERS / § 565.3: § 565.3   Classification as controlled carrier.

## Text

(a)
Notification.
The Commission will periodically review the ocean common carriers operating in the foreign commerce of the United States and will notify any ocean common carrier of any change in its classification as a controlled carrier.
(b)
Rebuttal of classification.
(1) Any ocean common carrier contesting such a classification may, within 30 days after the date of the Commission's notice, submit a rebuttal statement.
(2) The Commission shall review the rebuttal and notify the ocean common carrier of its final decision.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 565.1 (2026) § 565.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.2 (2026) § 565.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.3 (2026) § 565.3   Classification as controlled carrier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.4 (2026) § 565.4   Notification to Commission of change in control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.5 (2026) § 565.5   Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.6 (2026) § 565.6   Level of rates and charges generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_6.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.7 (2026) § 565.7   Effective dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.8 (2026) § 565.8   Special permission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_8.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.9 (2026) § 565.9   Commission review, suspension and prohibition of rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.10 (2026) § 565.10   Suspension procedures, period of suspension, and replacement rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_10.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.11 (2026) § 565.11   Presidential review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.12 (2026) § 565.12   Stay, postponement, discontinuance or suspension of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_12.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.13 (2026) § 565.13   OMB control number assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_13.md)

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