[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 12645]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6574]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 97-05]


Corpco International Inc. v. Straightway, Inc.; Notice of Filing 
of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Corpco International Inc. 
(``Complainant'') against Straightway, Inc. (``Respondent'') was served 
March 11, 1997. Complainant alleges that the Respondent has violated 
sections 10 (b)(1), (b)(12), and (d)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 
U.S.C. app. Secs. 1709 (b)(1), (b)(12) and (d)(1), by failing to make 
delivery of a mobil crane at destination in Quingdao, PRC, until such 
time as additional freight charges were paid, and substantial demurrage 
charges and customs penalties were imposed.
    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 March 11, 
1998, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by June 
9, 1998.
Joseph C. Polking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-6574 Filed 3-14-97; 8:45 am]
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