[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 91 (Monday, May 12, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25373-25374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11764]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Petition No. P1-03]


Petition of China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd., for a 
Limited Exemption From Section 9(C) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Notice 
of Filing

    Notice is hereby given that China Shipping Container Lines Co., 
Ltd. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to section 16 of the 
Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. App. 1715, for a limited exemption from 
the tariff publishing requirements of section 9 of the Shipping Act, 46 
U.S.C. App. 1708(c). Petitioner seeks an exemption so that it can 
lawfully reduce rates to meet or exceed the published rates of 
competing ocean common carriers on one day's notice.
    In order for the Commission to make a thorough evaluation of the 
Petition, interested persons are requested to submit views or arguments 
in reply to the Petition no later than May 27, 2003. Replies shall 
consist of an original and 15 copies, be directed to the Secretary, 
Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20573-0001, and be served on Petitioner's counsel: Brett M. Esber, 
Esquire, Thomas Z. Cheplo, Esquire, Blank Rome LLP, Watergate, Eleventh 
Floor, 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20037. It is also 
requested that a copy of the reply be submitted in electronic form 
(WordPerfect, Word or ASCII) on diskette or e-mailed to 
[email protected].
    Copies of the Petition are available at the Office of the 
Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
Room 1046. A copy may also be obtained by sending a request to 
[email protected] or by calling 202-523-5725. Parties participating in 
this proceeding may elect to receive service of the

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Commission's issuances in this proceeding through e-mail in lieu of 
service by U.S. mail. A party opting for electronic service shall 
advise the Office of the Secretary in writing and provide an e-mail 
address where service can be made.

    By the Commission.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-11764 Filed 5-9-03; 8:45 am]
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