[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 11336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6077]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 02-03]


Exclusive Tug Arrangements in Port Canaveral, FL; Notice of 
Investigation and Hearing

    Notice is given that, on February 25, 2002, the Federal Maritime 
Commission (``Commission'') served an Order of Investigation and 
Hearing (``Order'') on the Canaveral Port Authority (``Port'').
    The Port requires prospective suppliers of various services, 
including tug services, to obtain a franchise from the port. Tugz 
International, LLC (``Tugz'') filed an application for a tug and towing 
franchise in June 2000. At its July 21, 2000 hearing, the Port 
determined not to consider Tugz/ application. Tugz' application was 
updated in September 2001, and is still pending. On April 1, 2001, the 
Port extended the right of Seabulk Towing, Inc., dba Port Canaveral 
Towing (``Seabulk'') to perform towing services for another ten years.
    This proceeding therefore seeks to determine whether the Port is in 
violation of sections 10(d)(1) and/or 10(d)(4) of the 1984 Act by its 
actions resulting in the continuation of Seabulk's monopoly. If so, 
this proceeding also shall determine whether civil penalties should be 
assessed and, if so, in what amount, and whether a cease and desist 
order should be issued.
    Any person having an interest in participating in this proceeding 
may file a petition for leave to intervene in accordance with Rule 72 
of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure, 46 CFR 502.72.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-6077 Filed 3-12-02; 8:45 am]
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