Zero Waste Challenge, LLC, Complainant v. Worldwide Freight Services, Inc. D/B/A United American Line, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment, 29945-29946 [2020-10767]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 19, 2020 / Notices Dated: May 13, 2020. Donna Salyer, Acting Director, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery. [FR Doc. 2020–10646 Filed 5–18–20; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments, relevant information, or documents regarding the agreements to the Secretary by email at Secretary@ fmc.gov, or by mail, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s website (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202) 523– 5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 012443–003. Agreement Name: Hyundai Glovis/ Sallaum Cooperative Working Agreement. Parties: Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd. and Sallaum Lines Switzerland S.A. Filing Party: Wayne Rohde; Cozen O’Connor. Synopsis: The amendment changes the Sallaum entity that is a party to the Agreement and updates its address. Proposed Effective Date: 6/21/2020. Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/ FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/ AgreementHistory/1921. Dated: May 14, 2020. Rachel Dickon, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–10771 Filed 5–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [Docket No. 20–07] Waiver of Certain Filing Requirements Due to Covid19; Order Served: May 12, 2020. Because of challenges associated with COVID–19, the Commission is temporarily waiving certain requirements in 46 CFR part 502 related to paper filing of documents, ink signatures, and service by mail of complaints. The expeditious conduct of business requires such temporary waivers, which will prevent undue hardship and manifest injustice and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 May 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 facilitate efficient filing and processing of complaints and other documents while protecting the integrity of Commission proceedings. See 46 CFR 502.10. Consequently, under 46 CFR 502.10, it is ordered that, until discontinued by subsequent order: • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.2(e) to the extent it requires parties to file paper documents or copies of the original, signed document. Filing the original, signed document via email is sufficient. • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.2(f)(1), (2). Filing via email of the documents subject to these rules is sufficient. • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.2(f)(3) to the extent it requires parties to file paper documents or copies of the original, signed document. The Commission also waives § 502.2(f)(3)’s certification requirement. • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.2(j) to the extent it requires filing of an original signed in ink. The Commission retains the requirement that a signed original be provided, but the Commission will accept a scanned signature or electronic signature (i.e., an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document). • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.5(a)(2)(i) to the extent it prohibits filing a confidential version of a document with the Office of the Secretary by email. Filing via email with the Office of the Secretary is sufficient. • The Commission waives 46 CFR 502.113(b) to the extent it requires the Secretary to serve the complaint using first class mail or express mail service. The Secretary must serve the complaint but may do so via email or first class mail or express mail. It is finally ordered, that notice of this Order be published in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Rachel Dickon, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–10769 Filed 5–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29945 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [DOCKET NO. 20–08] Zero Waste Challenge, LLC, Complainant v. Worldwide Freight Services, Inc. D/B/A United American Line, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment Served: May 13, 2020. Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) by Zero Waste Challenge, LLC, hereinafter ‘‘Complainant’’, against Worldwide Freight Services, Inc. d/b/a United American Line, hereinafter ‘‘Respondent’’. Complainant states that it is ‘‘in the business of shipping used household items from the United States to Pakistan’’ and its principal place of business is McAllen, Texas. Complainant states that Respondent is an ‘‘ocean freight forwarder (‘‘OFF’’) and non-vessel-operating common carrier (‘‘NVOCC’’) that provides transport, logistics, and related services to customers in the United States.’’ Complainant states that Respondent is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an OFF and a NVOCC. Complainant claims that they have had a business relationship with the Respondent to release containers at a destination port in Pakistan for about ten years. Complainant alleges that in April 2020, Respondent ‘‘unilaterally revoked earlier credit terms and is presently demanding approximately $400,000.00 in order to release fiftyeight (58) containers (the ‘‘Containers’’) that [Respondent] has unlawfully held and converted.’’ Complainant alleges that Respondent has violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) by its ‘‘failing to establish and observe just and reasonable practices related to the receiving, handling, and delivering of property’’ by its ‘‘ongoing refusal to release the Containers’’, ‘‘failure and ongoing refusal to abide by the decision rendered’’ in a related lawsuit, and ‘‘failure and ongoing refusal to release the cargo and artificially increase demurrage charges’’. Complainant seeks reparations and other relief. The full text of the complaint can be found in the Commission’s Electronic Reading Room at https://www2.fmc.gov/ readingroom/proceeding/20-08/. This proceeding has been assigned to Office of Administrative Law Judges. The initial decision of the presiding office in this proceeding shall be issued by May 13, 2021, and the final decision E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 29946 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 19, 2020 / Notices 20201. Comments received will be available for public inspection at this address from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. of the Commission shall be issued by November 15, 2021. Rachel Dickon, Secretary. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2020–10767 Filed 5–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice of a new matching program. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), is providing notice of a new matching agreement to re-establish the matching program between HHS/ACF/OCSE (hereinafter, ‘‘OCSE’’) and state workforce agencies (SWA) administering the Unemployment Compensation benefits program (UC). The matching program compares SWA records with new hire and quarterly wage information maintained in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH), the outcomes of which help SWAs administer their UC programs. DATES: The deadline for comments on this notice is June 18, 2020. The reestablished matching program will commence not sooner than 30 days after publication of this notice, provided no comments are received that warrant a change to this notice. The matching program will be conducted for an initial term of 18 months (from approximately July 19, 2020, to January 18, 2022) and, within three months of expiration, may be renewed for one additional year if the parties make no change to the matching program and certify that the program has been conducted in compliance with the agreement. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit written comments on this notice to Venkata Kondapolu, Acting Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and Families, by email at venkata.kondapolu@acf.hhs.gov, or by mail at Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C St. SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 May 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), provides certain protections for individuals applying for and receiving federal benefits. The law governs the use of computer matching by federal agencies when records in a system of records, which contains information about individuals that are retrieved by name or other personal identifier, are matched with other federal, state, or local government records. The Privacy Act requires agencies involved in a matching program to: 1. Obtain approval of a Computer Matching Agreement, prepared in accordance with the Privacy Act, by the Data Integrity Board of each federal agency participating in a matching program. 5 U.S.C. 522a(u)(3)(A) and (u)(4). 2. Provide a report of the matching program in advance to Congress and OMB for approval and make the agreement available to the public. 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2). 3. Publish advance notice of the matching program in the Federal Register. 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(12). 4. Enter into a written Computer Matching Agreement. 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(1). 5. Notify the individuals whose information will be used in the matching program that the information they provide is subject to verification through matching, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(1)(D). 6. Verify match findings before suspending, terminating, reducing, or making a final denial of an individual’s benefits or payments or taking other adverse action against the individual, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(p). 7. Provide an annual report of the matching program activities to Congress and the OMB, and make the report available to the public. 5 U.S.C. 552a(u)(3)(D). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: SUMMARY: General questions about the matching program may be submitted to Venkata Kondapolu, Acting Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and Families, by email at venkata.kondapolu@acf.hhs.gov, or by mail at Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C St. SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20201 or by telephone at 202–260–4712. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This matching program meets these requirements. Linda K. Hitt, Executive Secretariat Certifying Officer. Participating Agencies The agencies participating in the matching program are OCSE (source agency) and state agencies administering the Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits program (non-federal agencies). Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The authority for conducting the matching program is 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(8). Purpose(s) The purpose of the matching program is to provide each SWA with new hire and quarterly wage information from OCSE’s National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) system of records pertaining to adult UC applicants and recipients resulting from comparing client name and Social Security number combinations in the SWA’s files to information in the NDNH. The match results assist the SWAs in establishing or verifying an individual’s eligibility for assistance, reducing payment errors, and maintaining program integrity, including determining whether duplicate participation exists or if the applicant or recipient resides in another state. The state SWAs may also use the NDNH information for secondary purposes, such as updating UC recipients’ reported participation in work activities, updating recipients’ and their employers’ contact information, administering the SWAs’ tax compliance function, and complying with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reporting requirements. Categories of Individuals The categories of individuals involved in the matching program are adult members of households who have applied for or receive UC benefits. Categories of Records The categories of records involved in the matching program, which may include personal identifiers, are new hire, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance information. The specific data elements that will be provided to OCSE in a state agency input file are: • Submitting state code (two-digit Federal Information Processing Standard code) • Date stamp (input file transmission date) • Caseload month and year of SWA applicants and recipients E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29945-29946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10767]


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 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[DOCKET NO. 20-08]


Zero Waste Challenge, LLC, Complainant v. Worldwide Freight 
Services, Inc. D/B/A United American Line, Respondent; Notice of Filing 
of Complaint and Assignment

Served: May 13, 2020.
    Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal 
Maritime Commission (Commission) by Zero Waste Challenge, LLC, 
hereinafter ``Complainant'', against Worldwide Freight Services, Inc. 
d/b/a United American Line, hereinafter ``Respondent''. Complainant 
states that it is ``in the business of shipping used household items 
from the United States to Pakistan'' and its principal place of 
business is McAllen, Texas. Complainant states that Respondent is an 
``ocean freight forwarder (``OFF'') and non-vessel-operating common 
carrier (``NVOCC'') that provides transport, logistics, and related 
services to customers in the United States.'' Complainant states that 
Respondent is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an OFF and 
a NVOCC.
    Complainant claims that they have had a business relationship with 
the Respondent to release containers at a destination port in Pakistan 
for about ten years. Complainant alleges that in April 2020, Respondent 
``unilaterally revoked earlier credit terms and is presently demanding 
approximately $400,000.00 in order to release fifty-eight (58) 
containers (the ``Containers'') that [Respondent] has unlawfully held 
and converted.''
    Complainant alleges that Respondent has violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) 
by its ``failing to establish and observe just and reasonable practices 
related to the receiving, handling, and delivering of property'' by its 
``ongoing refusal to release the Containers'', ``failure and ongoing 
refusal to abide by the decision rendered'' in a related lawsuit, and 
``failure and ongoing refusal to release the cargo and artificially 
increase demurrage charges''. Complainant seeks reparations and other 
relief.
    The full text of the complaint can be found in the Commission's 
Electronic Reading Room at https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/proceeding/20-08/.
    This proceeding has been assigned to Office of Administrative Law 
Judges. The initial decision of the presiding office in this proceeding 
shall be issued by May 13, 2021, and the final decision

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of the Commission shall be issued by November 15, 2021.

Rachel Dickon,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-10767 Filed 5-18-20; 8:45 am]
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