[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 152 (Thursday, August 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 47063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20069]



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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 03-08]


Trans-Net, Inc. v. Fesco Ocean Management Limited; Notice of 
Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint has been filed by Trans-Net, Inc. 
(``Complainant''), against FESCO Ocean Management Limited 
(``Respondent''). Complainant contends that Respondent violated 
sections 5, 10(a)(2), and 10(d)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 
U.S.C. app. 1704, 1709(a)(2) and (d)(1), and 535.901 of the 
Commission's regulations. Specifically, Complainant alleges that 
Respondent has operated and continues to operate under agreements that 
were required to be filed with the Commission, and has failed to 
establish and maintain reasonable regulations and practices in 
connection with the receiving, handling, storing or delivering of 
property. Complainant seeks an order finding Respondent to have 
violated the sections cited above, directing Respondent to cease and 
desist, and awarding unspecified reparations, including interest and 
attorneys' fees.
    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 August 2, 
2004, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
November 30, 2004.

Karen V. Gregory,
Acting Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-20069 Filed 8-6-03; 8:45 am]
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