[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 1994)] [Notices] [Pages 75-76] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 93-32092] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: January 3, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Military Traffic Management Command, Defense Transportation Tracking System AGENCY: Military Traffic Management Command, DoD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Since its inception in February 1989, the Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) has been expanded to cover a large number of shipments involving more Security Risk Categories (SRC) of munitions. The DTTS provides electronic tracking of shipments while enroute and increases security and response capability in the event of accident or incident. It is Department of Defense policy to track all SRC I through IV munitions shipments using Satellite Motor Surveillance Service (SM). Shipments of Uncategorized Division 1.1 through 1.3 munitions will use SM at the option of the DOD shipper service headquarters. The rates charged by munitions carriers for SM will be expressed as a separate accessorial charge and considered along with linehaul ratend other accessorial charges to determine the overall low rate for rating and routing purposes under Chapter 17 of the Defense Traffic Management Regulation (AR 55-355); NAVSUPINST 4600.70S; AFR 75- 2; MCO P4600; DLAR 4500.3). DATE: The effective date for this notice is 1 January 1994. ADDRESS: Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, 5611. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Piparato, (703) 756-1094. Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HQMTMC published notice of proposed policy change describing Phase III and the Final Phase of the DTTS expansion in the Federal Register on July 6, 1993, 58 FR 36188. Comments were submitted by the Munitions Carriers Conference, Inc., on behalf of its members. Munitions carriers conference comment: Carriers should not be required to incorporate SM charges into linehaul rates. All services that are not an ordinary or normal incident of the linehaul service, require a separate tariff or schedule provision. MTMC response: The proposed expansion of the DTTS envisioned a final phase beginning on 1 January 1994 which would have required SM for every DOD munitions shipment. Because the requirement for SM was to be an indivisible or essential element from origin to destination for every category of munitions being shipped, MTMC believed the rate for SM service should be included in the linehaul rate. In view of the fact that MTMC has been unable to fully implement the DTTS expansion within established program guidelines, SM will continue to be regarded as an accessorial service to be used on all SRC I through IV shipments. It will be used for ``Uncategorized'' munitions shipments when DOD shipper service headquarters so dictate. MTMC will continue to receive rate tenders listing SM as a separate accessorial service instead of requiring its incorporation into the linehaul rate. Munitions carriers conference comment: MTMC's proposal to include SM charges into the linehaul rate unreasonably discriminates against munitions motor carriers. Rail carriers provide rail surveillance service (RS) as a separate accessorial service. MRMC response: MTMC's proposal to expand the DTTS was done in recognition of evolving satellite tracking technology and shipping requirements. By seeking to integrate SM service into the linehaul rate and to consider SM as an integral part of transporting munitions shipments, MTMC was departing from past practices within the motor carrier industry. MTMC does not believe that RS is the same as SM. RS includes Military Traffic Expediting Service and inspection of a conveyance at major terminals by rail personnel for evidence of tampering with seals or security devices. SM provides DTTS with truck location reports, in transit truck status changes, and emergency situation notification. Therefore, in view of the difference in the two types of Transportation Protective Services, continuing RS as a separate accessorial service would not have constituted unreasonable discrimination against motor carriers in favor of rail carriers. However, because MTMC's initial SM program objectives have not been completely implemented, MTMC has decided to continue SM as a separate accessorial service. MTMC's policy for determining accessorial charges and linehaul rates on munitions shipments is through free and open competition. Once rates are submitted, DOD's policy is to procure transportation services that meet its requirements at the lowest overall cost to the Government. Carriers participating in the transport of DOD munitions are advised that this provides final notice on all phases and concludes the DTTS expansion program. Kenneth L. Denton, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 93-32092 Filed 12-30-93; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-03-M