[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 1, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39143-39144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18825]



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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

49 CFR Part 1312

[Ex Parte No. MC-220]


The Municipality of Anchorage, AK--Notices for Rate Increases for 
Alaska Intermodal Motor/Water Traffic--Petition for Rulemaking

AGENCY: Interstate Commerce Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is proposing a change in its regulations to 
require carriers filing new short-notice publications generally to send 
the filings to the subscriber not later than the time the copies for 
official filing are sent to the Commission. This change will give 
subscribers more time to consider the short-notice publications.

DATES: Written comments must be filed with the Commission by August 31, 
1995.

ADDRESSES: Send an original and 10 copies of pleadings referring to Ex 
Parte No. MC-220 to: (1) Office of the Secretary, Case Control Branch, 
Interstate Commerce Commission, 1201 Constitution Ave., N.W., 
Washington, DC 20423; and (2) Petitioner's representative: William P. 
Jackson, Jackson & Jessup, P.C., Post Office Box 1240, Arlington, VA 
22210-0540.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 927-5660. 
[TDD for the hearing impaired: (202) 927-5721.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is instituting a rulemaking 
proceeding in response to a petition filed May 25, 1994, by the 
municipality of Anchorage, AK. Petitioner requested new regulations 
that would facilitate challenges to short-notice rate increase 
publications for intermodal motor/water service to and from Alaska. The 
Commission is proposing to require that all short-notice publications--
including (1) short-notice publications not involving the intermodal 
Alaska trade; and (2) rate decreases as well as increases--be sent to 
subscribers on the date the publications are sent to the Commission for 
filing. The full text of the regulation is set forth below.

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    Additional information is contained in the Commission's decision. 
To obtain a copy of the full decision, write to, call, or pick up in 
person from: Dynamic Concepts, Inc., Interstate Commerce Commission 
Building, 1201 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room 2209, Washington, DC 
20423. Telephone: (202) 927-7428. [Assistance for the hearing impaired 
is available through TDD services (202) 927-5721.]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    We certify that the proposed regulation will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the 
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.). The 
proposed rule directly affects only the mailing date for notification. 
Although it may, in a minor way, facilitate the ability of small 
businesses to challenge rate changes, the effect of the proposed rule, 
if adopted, will not be significant. Nevertheless, we welcome any 
comments regarding the effect of the proposal on small entities.

Environmental and Energy Considerations

    The proposed rule will not significantly affect either the quality 
of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources. We 
preliminarily conclude that, if we subsequently adopt the proposed 
rule, an environmental assessment would not be necessary under our 
regulations because the proposed action would not result in any changes 
in carrier operations. See 49 CFR 1105.6(c)(2). Nevertheless, we invite 
comments on the environmental and energy impacts of the proposal.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 1312

    Household goods freight forwarders, Motor carriers, Moving of 
household goods, Pipelines, Tariffs, Water carriers.

    Decided: July 13, 1995.

    By the Commission, Chairman Morgan, Vice Chairman Owen, and 
Commissioners Simmons and McDonald.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, title 49, chapter X, 
part 1312 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 1312--REGULATIONS FOR THE PUBLICATION, POSTING AND FILING OF 
TARIFFS, SCHEDULES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS OF MOTOR, PIPELINE AND 
WATER CARRIERS, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDERS

    1. The authority citation for part 1312 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 553; 49 U.S.C. 10321, 10762, and 10767.

    2. Section 1312.6, paragraph (b)(2) is proposed to be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec. 1312.6  Furnishing copies of tariff publications.

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    (b) * * *
    (2) Newly-issued tariffs, supplements, or loose-leaf pages, 
including short-notice publications, shall be sent to each subscriber 
not later than the time the copies for official filing are sent to the 
Commission, except that with the advance, written permission of the 
subscriber, any publication may be sent not later than 5 working days 
after the time the copies are sent to the Commission.
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[FR Doc. 95-18825 Filed 7-31-95; 8:45 am]
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