# 46 CFR § 550.105: Consultation

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.105

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 550.105
- **Heading:** Consultation
- **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 C—REGULATIONS AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RESTRICTIVE FOREIGN MARITIME PRACTICES > PART 550—REGULATIONS TO ADJUST OR MEET CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE TO SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Consultation with other agencies. The Commission may consult with, seek the cooperation of, or make recommendations to other appropriate agencies prior to taking any action under this part.
(b) Request for resolution through diplomatic channels. Upon the filing of a petition, or on its own motion when there are indications that conditions unfavorable to shipping in the foreign trade of the United States may exist, the Commission may notify the Secretary of State that such conditions apparently exist, and may request that the Secretary 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 at a specified time.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 550.101 § 550.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.101.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.102 § 550.102 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.102.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.103 § 550.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.103.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.104 § 550.104 Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.104.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.105 § 550.105 Consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.105.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.201 § 550.201 Information orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.201.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.202 § 550.202 Type of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.202.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.203 § 550.203 Failure to provide information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.203.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.301 § 550.301 Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.301.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.401 § 550.401 Who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.401.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.402 § 550.402 Filing of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.402.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.403 § 550.403 Contents of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.403.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.404 § 550.404 Amendment or dismissal of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.404.md)
- [46 CFR § 550.501 § 550.501 Participation of interested persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-550.501.md)

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