[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 211 (Friday, October 31, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 58971] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-28920] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [Docket No. 97-16] Ryan-Walsh, Inc. and Stevedoring Services of America v. Port of Houston Authority of Harris Country, Texas; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment Notice is given that a complain file by Ryan-Walsh, In., and Stevedoring Services of America (``Complainants'') against Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas (``Respondent'') was served October 1, 1997. Complainants allege that Respondent has violated sections 10(a)(3), (d)(1) and (d)(3) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. Secs. 1709(a)(3), (d)(1) and (d)(3), by engaging in a pattern of willful and knowing, repeated, material and ongoing breaches to an agreement required to be file with the Commission, providing undue or unreasonable preferences or advantage to persons other than Complainants, and unreasonably refusing to deal with Complainants. 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 give 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 1, 1998, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by January 29, 1999. Ronald D. Murphy, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-28920 Filed 10-30-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-M