Federal Maritime Commission 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Update of Existing User Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is updating its current user fees and amending the relevant regulations to reflect these updates. The Commission is also correcting an internal citation and clarifying the applicability of a fee in an existing regulation.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
FMC-40 The Service Contract Filing System (SERVCON) is the Federal Maritime Commission's (Commission's) automated filing system for service contracts. Shippers or vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) are required to file service contracts with the Commission on form FMC-83. This system is not being discontinued, however, SERVCON does not meet the requirements of a Privacy Act System of Records as it does not maintain ``records'' as defined under the Privacy Act (PA), that are ``about'' an individual.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for an extension with change of the existing collection requirements related to licensing of ocean transportation intermediaries.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval the continuing information collection (reinstatement with change) described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Inquiry; Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Definition and Application of the Term “Merchant” in Bills of Lading
The Federal Maritime Commission (``FMC'' or ``Commission'') is issuing this Notice of Inquiry (``NOI'') to solicit public comment on the practice of vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs or carrier) defining ``Merchant'' in their bills of lading to apply to persons and entities with whom the VOCCs may not be in contractual privity. Generally, the Commission seeks public comment as to 1) how VOCCs apply the term ``Merchant'' in their bills of lading; 2) whether the definition, as applied, subjects third parties who are not in contractual privity with the carrier to joint or several liability; and 3) whether carriers have enforced the definition of merchant against third parties that have not consented to be bound by, or otherwise accept, the terms and conditions of the bill of lading.
Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is issuing this ANPRM to seek comment on potential regulatory changes to its passenger vessel operator financial responsibility requirements. These changes were recommended in an Interim Report issued by the Fact Finding Officer in Commission Fact Finding 30: COVID-19 Impact on Cruise Industry.
Agency Information Collection Activities: 60-Day Public Comment Request
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) invites comments on the continuing information collections listed below in this notice.
Service Contract Inventory Analysis; Fiscal Year 2018
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its FY 2018 Service Contract Inventory Analysis. The FY 2018 Service Contract Inventory Analysis includes Background, Methodology, Agency Analysis of Contracts, Contract Services and Agency.
Policy Statement on Passenger Vessel Financial Responsbility
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is publishing this policy statement in order to provide guidance on possible regulatory relief with respect to COVID-19's unprecedented economic effects to passenger vessel operators.
Performance Review Board
Notice is hereby given of the names of the members of the Performance Review Board.
Agency Information Collection Activities: 60-Day Public Comment Request
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) will be submitting an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR is for an extension with change of a previously approved information collection. Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, the Commission invites comments on the information collection listed below in this notice.
Service Contracts
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) amends its regulations governing service contracts to eliminate the requirement that ocean carriers publish a concise statement of essential terms with each service contract. The rule will reduce regulatory burden.
Investigation Into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Trade
The Federal Maritime Commission has initiated an investigation into the allegations made in a petition filed by the Lake Carriers' Association that conditions created by the Government of Canada are unfavorable to shipping in the United States/Canada trade.
Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention Under the Shipping Act
The Federal Maritime Commission is clarifying its interpretation of the Shipping Act prohibition against failing to establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable regulations and practices relating to or connected with receiving, handling, storing, or delivering property with respect to demurrage and detention. Specifically, the Commission is providing guidance as to what it may consider in assessing whether a demurrage or detention practice is unjust or unreasonable.
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