[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-227]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 96-24]


Adtranz (North America), Inc. Individually, and as Successor in 
Interest to ABB Traction, Inc. v. UniTrans International, Inc.; Notice 
of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by ADtranz (North America), 
Inc. individually, and as successor in interest to ABB Traction, Inc. 
(``Complainant'') against UniTrans International, Inc. (``Respondent'') 
was served December 31, 1996. Complainant alleges that Respondent has 
violated sections 10(b)(1), (b)(5) and (d)(1) of the Shipping Act of 
1984, 46 U.S.C. app. sections 1709(b)(1), (b)(5), and (d)(1), by 
demanding greater or different compensation for the transportation of 
property than the rates and charges shown in its tariff and by 
retaliating against Complainant through attempting to rerate cargo, 
billing a third party (i.e., the cargo's manufacturer), filing a court 
case and arresting and attaching cargo, all because Complainant 
patronized another carrier.
    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 December 
31, 1997, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
April 30, 1998.
Ronald D. Murphy,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-227 Filed 1-6-97; 8:45 am]
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