[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53352-53353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20714]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 02-12]


Bernard & Weldcraft Welding Equipment v. Supertrans 
International, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint was filed by Bernard & Weldcraft 
Welding Equipment (``Complainant''), against Supertrans International 
Inc. (``Respondent''). The complaint was served on August 9, 2002. 
Complainant alleges that Respondent violated sections 10(b)(2)(A) and 
10(d)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. sections 
1709(b)(2)(A) and (d)(4), by refusing to release certain cargo it 
committed to deliver in accordance with the terms of a bill of lading 
it issued, unless the consignee remits charges in excess of those set 
forth in Supertrans' tariff. Complainant seeks reparations and certain 
other relief set forth in its complaint.
    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,

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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 August 11, 2003, and the final decision of the Commission 
shall be issued by December 12, 2003.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-20714 Filed 8-14-02; 8:45 am]
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