[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 148 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 39940] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-19439] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION 46 CFR Part 540 [Docket 94-21] Inquiry Into Alternative Forms of Financial Responsibility for Nonperformance of Transportation AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Discontinuance of proceeding. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission had solicited public comment on certain passenger vessel operator financial responsibility issues under section 3 of Public Law 89-777. On the basis of the comments received, the Commission has determined to proceed with a further notice of proposed rulemaking in a separate docketed proceeding and is discontinuing this proceeding. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph C. Polking, Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20573, (202) 523-5725. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In Docket No. 94-06, Financial Responsibility Requirements for Nonperformance of Transportation (``NPR''),\1\ the Commission proposed to increase its section 3, Pub. L. 89-777 coverage requirements. Given the industry's concerns about the NPR, the Commission determined to hold it in abeyance pending this Inquiry.\2\ This Inquiry's purpose was to determine whether an acceptable alternative could be fashioned both to address the industry's concerns with the NPR and to ensure appropriate protection for passengers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 59 FR 15149 (March 31, 1994). \2\ 59 FR 52133 (October 26, 1994). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The comments filed on this Inquiry prompted the Commission to publish a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in Docket No. 94-06 proposing revisions to the coverage requirements.\3\ Thus, Docket 94-21 has served its purpose and is discontinued. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ 61 FR 33059 (June 26, 1996). By the Commission. Joseph C. Polking, Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-19439 Filed 7-30-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-M