Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 9.11.1994

Coloading Practices by Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers; Shipper Affiliate Access to Service Contracts and Inquiry into Statutory Basis for Coloading Practices and Possible Section 16 Exemption for Coloading

The Proposed Rule in Docket No. 93-22, which would modify and clarify the Federal Maritime Commission's coloading regulations, is held in abeyance, pending an inquiry to explore whether existing coloading practices are consistent with statutory requirements, and, if not, whether an exemption proceeding should be initiated. The purpose of the Inquiry is to serve notice that the Commission has preliminarily determined that coloading practices appear to contravene the tariff filing requirements, and to provide another opportunity to the interested public to comment on whether, absent an exemption under section 16 of the 1984 Act, a statutory basis for such practices exists. The Inquiry also solicits comments on whether the Commission should initiate a proceeding under section 16 to exempt some aspect of coloading activity from otherwise applicable requirements if no other statutory basis for coloading exists.