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Notice2025-236062025-12-22

Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports; Request for Additional Comments

Federal Maritime Commission

Abstract

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is investigating reports that the Government of Spain (Spain) is denying port access to certain vessels and seeks further public comment about ongoing restrictions imposed by Spain that appear to create conditions unfavorable to shipping in U.S. foreign trade, as well as measures the Commission could consider to eliminate or counterbalance those restrictions.

Action & Dates

Action
Request for additional comments.
Dates
Submit comments on or before February 20, 2026.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-02-20

Document Excerpt

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 [Docket No. FMC-2024-0022; Docket No. 24-30] AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Request for additional comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is ( printed page 59827) investigating reports that the Government of Spain (Spain) is denying port access to certain vessels and seeks further public comment about ongoing restrictions imposed by Spain that appear to create conditions unfavorable to shipping in U.S. foreign trade, as well as measures the Commission could consider to eliminate or counterbalance those restrictions. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 20, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FMC-2024-0022, by the following method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Your comments must be written and in English. You may submit your comments electronically through the Federal Rulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov . To submit comments on that site, search for Docket No. FMC-2024-0022 and follow the instructions provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding submitting comments or the treatment of any confidential information, contact David Eng, Secretary; Phone: (202) 523-5725; Email: Secretary@fmc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction The Commission initiated this investigation in December 2024 under Title 46 U.S.C. Chapter 421 to determine whether Spain is creating general or special conditions unfavorable to shipping in U.S. foreign trade by barr

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Citation: 90 FR 59826