Agency Seal

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 Part 501 [Docket No. FMC-2024-0007] RIN 3072-AD01 AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Direct final rule. SUMMARY: 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 ( printed page 65787) only with FMC's prior written approval. Wrongful use of an official seal is subject to administrative action and/or criminal penalty. DATES: This rule is effective October 15, 2024 without further action unless a significant adverse comment is received by September 12, 2024. If a significant adverse comment is received, FMC will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register . Commenters should be aware that Regulations.gov will only accept comments submitted prior to midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period. The Commission is not obligated to consider comments submitted after the deadline. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the direct final rule to the Commission by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov , under Docket No. FMC-2024-0007. The most helpful comments explain the reason for any recommended change and include data, information, and the authority that supports the recommended change. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Eng, Secretary; Phone: (202) 523-5725; Email: secretary@fmc.gov . SUPPLEMEN…