Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) proposes to adjust or meet unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain. The Commission proposes a per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels of $200,000 and restrictions on the import of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also proposes using additional statutory authority to impose these remedies because the Government of Spain has unduly impaired the access of U.S. flag vessels to trade between foreign ports. The Commission herein offers an opportunity for a public hearing. The Commission invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.
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 551 [FMC-2026-0463; Docket No. 26-14] AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) proposes to adjust or meet unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain. The Commission proposes a per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels of $200,000 and restrictions on the import of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also proposes using additional statutory authority to impose these remedies because the Government of Spain has unduly impaired the access of U.S. flag vessels to trade between foreign ports. The Commission herein offers an opportunity for a public hearing. The Commission invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Commission on or before December 14, 2026. ADDRESSES: To view background documents or comments received, you may use the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov under FMC-2026-0463. See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. This notice of proposed rulemaking with its plain-language, 100-word-or-less proposed rule summary will be available in this same docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Eng, Secretary; Phone: (202) 523-5725; Email: secretary@fmc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. …
Citation: 91 FR 65515
