[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 13319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-4929]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 01-03]


Pactrans Air & Sea, Inc. v. Altraco, Inc.; Notice of Filing of 
Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal 
Maritime Commission (``Commission'') by Pactrans Air & Sea, Inc. 
(``Complainant'' or ``Pactrans'') against Altraco, Inc. 
(``Respondent'').
    Complainant is a non-vessel-operating common carrier ocean 
transportation intermediary. Among other things, Complainant alleges 
that Respondent knowingly and willfully violated section 10(a)(1) of 
the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, (``Shipping Act'') by causing 
Pactrans to lose its maritime lien and by using an unfair device or 
means to gain free transportation. Complainant asks that the Commission 
issue an order against Respondent finding it in violation of the 
Shipping Act. Complainant also asks for an order compelling Respondent 
to make reparations to Complainant in an amount to be proved at an 
administrative hearing, plus interest, costs, and reasonable attorneys' 
fees; an order holding that the Respondent's activities described in 
the complaint are unlawful and in violation of section 10(a)(1) of the 
Shipping Act and ordering that Respondent cease and desist from such 
unlawful activities; and such other and further relief as the 
Commission deems just and proper. Complainant requests that hearing be 
held in Washington, DC.
    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 February 
25, 2002, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
June 25, 2002.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-4929 Filed 3-2-01; 8:45 am]
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