[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 184 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 55245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-24184]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Petition No. P9-03]


Petition of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. for Exemption Pursuant 
to Section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984 to Permit Negotiation, Entry 
and Performance of Confidential Service Contracts; Notice of Filing

    Notice is hereby given that C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
(``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to Section 16 of the Shipping 
Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 1715, and 46 CFR 502.67, for an exemption 
from the Shipping Act, to permit it to negotiate, enter into and 
perform service contracts.
    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 October 10, 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 Carlos Rodriguez, 
Esq., Rodriguez O'Donnell Ross, Fuerst Gonzalez & Williams, P.C., 1211 
Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036. It is also 
requested that a copy of the reply be submitted in electronic form 
(WordPerfect, Word or ASCII) on diskette or emailed to 
[email protected]. The Petition will be posted on the Commission's Home 
page at http://www.fmc.gov/Docket%20Log/Docket%20Log%20Index.htm. All 
replies filed in response to the Petition will also be posted on the 
Commission's homepage at this location.\1\ Copies of the Petition also 
may be obtained by sending a request to the Office of the Secretary, 
Room 1046, 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 e-mail address where service can be 
made. Such request should be directed to [email protected].
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    \1\ Copies of replies to Petition Nos. P3-03, P5-03, P7-03, and 
P8-03 are also available on the Commission's homepage at the address 
listed above.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-24184 Filed 9-22-03; 8:45 am]
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