[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 29755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14782]



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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 96-12]


Compania Sud Americana de Vapores S.A. v. Inter-American Freight 
Conference; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Compania Sud Americana de 
Vapores S.A. (``Complainant'') against Inter-American Freight 
Conference (``Respondent'') was served June 5, 1996. Complainant 
alleges that Respondent has violated sections 10(a) (2) and (3) of the 
Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. Secs. 1709(a)(2) and (3) by using 
funds from complainant's Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit for costs 
in winding up a Brazil corporation, contrary to the provisions of the 
Inter-American Freight Conference Agreement.
    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 June 5, 
1997, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
October 3, 1997.
Joseph C. Polking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-14782 Filed 6-11-96; 8:45 am]
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