[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 247 (Thursday, December 24, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 71288] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-34107] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [Petition P5-98] Petition of National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America for Issuance of a Rulemaking or, in the Alternative, for a Declaratory Order; Notice of Filing of Petition Notice is given that a petition for rulemaking or, alternatively, for a declaratory order, has been filed by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (``Petitioner''). Petitioner seeks a rulemaking to address the scope of the term ``shipper'' as used in section 3(23) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. section 1702(23), and to address a Commission rule in 46 CFR 510.23(a), pertaining to the disclosure of principal. Specifically, Petitioner requests a rulemaking or declaratory order to dispel alleged ambiguity by allowing ocean freight forwarders to act as shippers. Interested persons are requested to reply to the petition no later than January 25, 1999. Replies shall specify the desired disposition of the petition and, to the extent applicable, shall specify the substance of any rule or order supported. Replies shall be directed to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573-0001, shall consist of an original and 15 copies, and shall be served on counsel for Petitioner, Edward D. Greenberg, Esq., Galland, Kharasch & Garfinkle, P.C., 1054 Thirty-First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007- 4492. Copies of the petition are available for examination at the Washington, DC office of the Secretary of the Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Room 1046. Ronald D. Murphy, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-34107 Filed 12-23-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730-01-M