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Renewal of Agency Information Collection of a Previously Approved Collection; 60-Day Public Comment Request; Passenger Vessel Operators
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval an extension, without change, of an existing information collection related to Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs). The public is invited to comment on the information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association; Denial of Petition for Delay of Effective Date of the Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Final Rule
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is denying a petition submitted by the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association requesting that FMC delay the effective date of the agency's "Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements" final rule. This document includes the contents of the actual denial with minor modifications to meet publication requirements for the Federal Register.
Extension of Time for Decision in Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) has extended by 90 days the time for decision in its investigation into conditions created by the Government of Canada (Canada) in connection with regulation of ballast water management systems that may adversely affect the operation of United States carriers in the United States/ Canada Great Lakes trade.
Renewal of Agency Information Collection of a Previously Approved Collection; 60-Day Public Comment Request; Controlled Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval an extension, without change, of an existing information collection related to controlled carriers. The public is invited to comment on the information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Seal
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or "the Commission") is codifying its description of the Commission's seal and prescribing requirements for when the seal can be used. Use by any outside person or organization may be made only with FMC's prior written approval. Wrongful use of an official seal is subject to administrative action and/or criminal penalty.
Policy Statement on the Potential Use of an Investigatory Process To Support Determinations Regarding Filed Agreements That May Present Anticompetitive Features
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is issuing this document to advise the public of the availability of a new policy statement. The policy statement describes the potential future use of the agency's administrative investigation process to enhance its determinations regarding agreements filed by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators that may present anticompetitive features under the Shipping Act.
National Shipper Advisory Committee August 2024 Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee advises the Federal Maritime Commission. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting and discussing information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system relevant to the Commission.
Definition of Unreasonable Refusal To Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is issuing regulations to implement the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022's prohibition against unreasonable refusals of cargo space accommodations when available and unreasonable refusals to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodations by ocean common carriers. This final rule adopts with changes the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking published on June 14, 2023. This rule establishes the necessary elements for the FMC to apply Federal law with respect to refusals of cargo space accommodations when available. It also establishes the necessary elements for the FMC to apply Federal law with respect to refusals of vessel space accommodations. This rule applies to complaints brought before the FMC by a private party, as well as enforcement cases brought by the Commission.
Controlled Carriers Under the Shipping Act of 1984
The Federal Maritime Commission is publishing an updated list of controlled carriers, i.e., ocean common carriers operating in U.S.- foreign trades that are, or whose operating assets are, directly or indirectly owned or controlled by foreign governments. Such carriers are subject to increased regulatory oversight by the Commission.
Notice of Release of Federal Maritime Commission's FY 2022 Service Contract Inventory Analysis
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of its FY 2022 Service Contract Inventory Analysis. The FY 2022 Service Contract Inventory Analysis includes Scope, Methodology, Findings, Actions Taken or Planned, and Accountable Officials.
Performance Review Board Members
The Federal Maritime Commission is hereby giving notice of the names of the members appointed to the Commission's Performance Review Board. The function of the Board is to make recommendations to the appropriate appointing authority relating to the performance of senior executives in the agency.
Controlled Carriers Under the Shipping Act of 1984
The Federal Maritime Commission is publishing an updated list of controlled carriers, i.e., ocean common carriers operating in U.S.- foreign trades that are, or whose operating assets are, directly or indirectly owned or controlled by foreign governments. Such carriers are subject to increased regulatory oversight by the Commission.
Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements; Filing of Petition and Request for Comments
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) has received a petition for an extension of the effective date of the final rule for Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements and seeks public comment.
Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) has initiated an investigation into conditions created by the Government of Canada (Canada) in connection with regulation of ballast water management systems that may adversely affect the operation of United States carriers in the United States/Canada Great Lakes trade.
Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request associated with the final rule for Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements. This rule announces the effective date for the requirements concerning contents of demurrage and detention invoices. In the final rule published February 26, 2024, we stated we would publish a document in the Federal Register (FR) announcing the effective date of the collection-of-information related sections upon OMB approval. This rule establishes May 28, 2024, as the effective date of the relevant provisions.
Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements; Correction
This document corrects the preamble to a final rule published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2024, concerning demurrage and detention billing requirements. This correction provides information regarding situations in which vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) enter into written contracts with motor carriers that use containers in the transportation of goods.
National Shipper Advisory Committee May 2024 Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee advises the Federal Maritime Commission. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting and discussing information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system relevant to the Commission.
Request for Information
The Federal Maritime Commission (the Commission) seeks public comment on questions related to maritime data accuracy to continue the process of gathering information to inform possible future Commission activities with a focus on information related to containers moving through marine terminals. In particular, the Commission seeks responses on what data elements are communicated between transportation service providers and importers/exporters. The Commission also seeks information on how changes to information are conveyed and where communication is most likely to break down or information is most likely to be conveyed inaccurately.
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