# 46 CFR § 532.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 532.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN SHIPPING IN FOREIGN COMMERCE > PART 532—NVOCC NEGOTIATED RATE ARRANGEMENTS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The purpose of this part, pursuant to the Commission's statutory authority, is to exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) from the tariff rate publication and adherence requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984, as enumerated herein.
[78 FR 42888, July 18, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 532.1 § 532.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.2 § 532.2 Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.3 § 532.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.4 § 532.4 NVOCC rules tariff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.5 § 532.5 Requirements for NVOCC negotiated rate arrangements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.6 § 532.6 Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.6.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.7 § 532.7 Recordkeeping and audit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 532.91 § 532.91 OMB control number issued pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-532.91.md)

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