[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 57075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-27633]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Revision of MTMC Freight Traffic Rules Publication No. 4A, Item 
255 and MTMC Guaranteed Traffic Rules Publication No. 50, Item 715, 
both entitled ``Computation of Freight Charges''

AGENCY: Military Traffic Command, DOD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), as the 
Department of Defense (DOD) Traffic Management for surface and surface 
intermodal traffic management services (DTR vol. 1, pg. 101-113), 
proposes modifying the text of the existing rule, entitled 
``Computation of Freight Charges'', in MFTRP No. 4A, Item 255 and MGTRP 
No. 50, Item 715. The purpose of this modification is to change the 
basis of freight charge computation for bulk petroleum tank truck 
shipments from gross volume to a different methodology (sometimes 
referred to as ``net'' volume) in order to better conform to standard 
industry practice as well as to procedures and automated systems used 
or being implemented by the Defense Energy Support Center.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 21, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent as follows: by fax: 703-681-9871 attn: 
Jerome Colton, by e-mail: [email protected]., by mail or courier 
to: Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, ATTN: MTOP-JF 
(Jerome Colton), Room 606, 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
5050.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Mr. 
Jerome Colton at (703) 681-1417 or Mr. Keith Pladson at (703) 767-8381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed effective date for the change 
will be January 1, 2000. This charge may affect the amounts that bulk 
petroleum tank truck carriers are reimbursed for bulk petroleum 
shipments.
    Paragraph 1 of the current regulations (MFTRP No. 4A, Item 255 and 
MGTRP No. 50, Item 715) both read: ``Except as provided below, freight 
charges in DOD tenders governed by this publication will be computed by 
multiplying the rate by the actual gallonage (uncorrected for 
temperature) placed in the vehicle at the time of loading or the 
minimum gallonage stated in carrier's tender, as applicable, whichever 
is greater''.
    The proposed change would replace the existing text of both 
regulations with the following: ``Except as provided in paragraph 2, 
freight charges in DOD tenders governed by this publication will be the 
greater of:
    a. the amount computed by multiplying the carrier's rate by the 
minimum gallonage stated in the carrier's applicable tender; or
    b. the amount computed by multiplying the carrier's rate by the 
temperature-corrected gallonage placed in the vehicle at the time of 
loading. Temperature-corrected gallonage is defined as the volume 
correction to gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (sometimes referred to 
as ``net volume'') and will be determined by the loading facility 
through either the use of temperature-compensating meters or by manual 
conservation in accordance with the appropriate tables in the most 
recent edition of the API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards 
(MPMS).''

(end of proposed change)

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This change is not considered rule making within the meaning of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 USC 3051 et seq., does not apply 
because no information collection requirement or recordkeeping 
responsibilities are imposed on offerors, contractors, or members of 
the public.
Thomas M. Ogles, Jr.,
Chief, Freight Services Division, Joint Traffic Management Office.
[FR Doc. 99-27633 Filed 10-21-99; 8:45 am]
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