[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7746-7747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3588]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 04-03]


Nick International Shipping, Inc. and Olimpia Sandoval a.k.a 
Marisela Cordero--Possible Violations of Sections 8(a) and 19 of the 
Shipping Act of 1984, as Well as the Commission's Regulations at 46 CFR 
Parts 515 and 520; Notice of Investigation and Hearing

    Notice is given that on February 9, 2004, the Federal Maritime 
Commission

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served an Order of Investigation and Hearing on Nick International 
Shipping, Inc. (``Nick'') and Olimpia Sandoval a.k.a. Marisela Cordero 
(``Olimpia Sandoval''). Nick was incorporated in the State of New York 
on March 24, 1994, and is presently located at 1841 Carter Avenue, 
Bronx, New York 10457. Ms. Olimpia Sandoval occupies the position of 
President of Nick and owns 75% of the capital stock. The other 25% of 
the stock is owned by Mr. Nicholas Sandoval who occupies the position 
of Vice President. Nick appears to be an ocean transportation 
intermediary (``OTI'') operating as an unlicensed, unbonded, and 
untariffed non-vessel-operating common carrier (``NVOCC'') primarily in 
the trade between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
    Based on evidence available to the Commission, it appears that, 
from at least August 14, 2000, Nick knowingly and willfully operated as 
a common carrier without publishing a tariff showing all of its active 
rates and charges. Moreover, it appears that Nick has knowingly and 
willfully provided transportation services as an NVOCC with respect to 
numerous shipments from at least August 14, 2000, without obtaining an 
OTI license from the Commission and without providing proof of 
financial responsibility.
    This proceeding, therefore, seeks to determine whether: (1) Whether 
Nick International Shipping, Inc. violated section 8(a) of the 1984 Act 
and the Commission's regulations at 46 CFR part 520 by operating as a 
common carrier without publishing a tariff showing all of its active 
rates and charges; (2) whether Nick International Shipping, Inc. and 
Olimpia Sandoval a.k.a. Marisela Cordero violated section 19 of the 
1984 Act and the Commission's regulations at 46 CFR part 515 by 
operating as non-vessel-operating common carriers in the U.S. trades 
without obtaining licenses from the Commission and without providing 
proof of financial responsibility; (3) whether, in the event violations 
of sections 8(a) and 19 of the 1984 Act and/or 46 CFR parts 515 and 520 
are found, civil penalties should be assessed against Nick 
International Shipping, Inc. and Olimpia Sandoval a.k.a. Marisela 
Cordero and, if so, the amount of the penalties to be assessed; and (4) 
whether, in the event violations are found, appropriate cease and 
desist orders should be issued against Nick International Shipping, 
Inc. and Olimpia Sandoval a.k.a. Marisela Cordero.
    The full text of the Order may be viewed on the Commission's home 
page at www.fmc.gov or at the Office of the Secretary, Room 1046, 800 
North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC. Any person may file a 
petition for leave to intervene in accordance with 46 CFR 502.72.

    Dated: February 10, 2004.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-3588 Filed 2-18-04; 8:45 am]
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