[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 207 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 54875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26521]



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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 95-16]


Orient Overseas Container Line (USA), Inc. and Orient Overseas 
Container Line v. Independent Cargo Express, Inc.; Notice of Filing of 
Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Orient Overseas Container 
Line (USA), Inc. and Orient Overseas Container Line (``Complainants'') 
against Independent Cargo Express, Inc. (``Respondent'') was served 
October 19, 1995. Complainants allege that Respondent has violated 
section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 
1709(a)(1), by fraudulently failing to pay to complainant ocean freight 
due on numerous shipments of cargo.
    This proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative 
Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence 
within the time limitations prescribed in 46 CFR 502.61, and only after 
consideration has been given by the parties and the presiding officer 
to the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution. The hearing 
shall include oral testimony and cross-examination in the discretion of 
the presiding officer only upon proper showing that there are genuine 
issues of material fact that cannot be resolved on the basis of sworn 
statements, affidavits, depositions, or other documents or that the 
nature of the matter in issue is such that an oral hearing and cross-
examination are necessary for the development of an adequate record. 
Pursuant to the further terms of 46 CFR 502.61, the initial decision of 
the presiding officer in this proceeding shall be issued by October 20, 
1996, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
February 20, 1997.
Joseph C. Polking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-26521 Filed 10-25-95; 8:45 am]
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