NVOCC Negotiated Rate Arrangements

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Maritime Commission 46 CFR Parts 520 and 532 [Docket No. 10-03] RIN 3072-AC38 AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission proposes a new exemption for non-vessel-operating common carriers agreeing to negotiated rate arrangements from certain provisions and requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984 and certain provisions and requirements of the Commission's regulations. DATES: Written comments are due by June 4, 2010. If an interested party requests an opportunity to present oral comments to the Commission concerning the proposed regulatory changes by May 14, 2010, the FMC will hold a public meeting on May 24, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit all comments concerning this proposed rule to: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Room 1046, Washington, DC 20573-0001. secretary@fmc.gov . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca A. Fenneman, Deputy General Counsel, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Room 1018, Washington, DC 20573-0001. (202) 523-5740. generalcounsel@fmc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Submit Comments: Submit an original and fifteen copies of written comments in paper form, and submit a copy in electronic form (Microsoft Word 2007 or 2003) by e-mail to secretary@fmc.gov on or before June 4, 2010. Include in the subject line: “Docket No. 10-03 Comments on NVOCC Negotiated Rate Arrangements”. Inte…