# 46 CFR § 555.7: Notification to Secretary of State

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 555.7
- **Heading:** Notification to Secretary of State
- **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 555—ACTIONS TO ADDRESS ADVERSE CONDITIONS AFFECTING U.S.-FLAG CARRIERS THAT DO NOT EXIST FOR FOREIGN CARRIERS IN THE UNITED STATES

## Text

Upon publication of a petition in the Federal Register, or on its own motion should it determine to initiate an investigation pursuant to § 555.5, the Commission will notify the Secretary of State of same, and may request action to seek resolution of the matter through diplomatic channels. The Commission may request the Secretary to report the results of such efforts at a specified time.
[54 FR 11533, Mar. 21, 1989. Redesignated at 64 FR 8010, Feb. 18, 1999, and amended at 67 FR 39862, June 11, 2002]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 551.1 § 551.1 Actions to adjust or meet conditions unfavorable to shipping in specific trades.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-551.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.1 § 555.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.2 § 555.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.3 § 555.3 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.4 § 555.4 Petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.5 § 555.5 Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.6 § 555.6 Information demands and subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.6.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.7 § 555.7 Notification to Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.7.md)
- [46 CFR § 555.8 § 555.8 Action against foreign carriers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-555.8.md)
- [46 CFR § 560.1 § 560.1 Purpose; general provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-560.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 560.2 § 560.2 Factors indicating conditions unduly impairing access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-560.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 560.3 § 560.3 Petitions for relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-560.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 560.4 § 560.4 Proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-560.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 560.5 § 560.5 Receipt of relevant information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-560.5.md)

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