[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 140 (Tuesday, July 22, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 43356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-18576]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Petition P2-03]


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

    Notice is hereby given that Sinotrans Container Lines Co., Ltd. 
(SINOLINES) (``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to Section 16 of 
the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. section 1715; and 46 CFR 
502.69, for a limited exemption from the tariff publishing requirements 
of section 9 of the 1984 Act, 46 U.S.C. app section 1708(c). Petitioner 
seeks an exemption so that it can lawfully reduce rates to meet or 
exceed the tariff rates of other 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 August 8, 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; Robert B. 
Yoshitomi and Christopher J. Jackson, Nixon Peabody LLP, 2040 Main 
Street, Suite 850, Irvine, CA 92614. 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 of the 
Commission, 800 N. 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 Commission's issuances in this proceeding through email 
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 
email address where service can be made. Such requests may be directed 
to [email protected].

    By the Commission.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-18576 Filed 7-21-03; 8:45 am]
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