[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 8615]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-4071]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

46 CFR Part 515

[Docket No. 04-02]


Optional Rider for Proof of Additional NVOCC Financial 
Responsibility

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of time.

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SUMMARY: Upon consideration of two requests, the Commission has 
determined to extend the comment period in this matter.

DATES: Comments are now due on February 27, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this proposed rule to: 
Bryant L. VanBrakle, Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW., Room 1046, Washington, DC 20573-0001, E-mail: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy W. Larson, General Counsel, 
Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Room 1018, 
Washington, DC 20573-0001, (202) 523-5740, E-mail: 
[email protected].
    Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Consumer Complaints and 
Licensing; Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
Room 970, (202) 523-5787, E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission by Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking published January 29, 2004, 69 FR 4271-4273, proposed to 
amend its regulations governing proof of financial responsibility for 
ocean transportation intermediaries. The Commission proposes to allow 
an optional rider for additional coverage to be filed with a licensed 
non-vessel-operating common carrier's proof of financial responsibility 
for such carriers serving the U.S. oceanborne trade with the People's 
Republic of China.
    The American Surety Association and The Surety Association of 
America are seeking a seven-day extension of time to Friday, February 
27, 2004, to file comments. In support of this request, the parties 
advise that they require additional time to complete and submit their 
comments. The Commission has determined to grant the requests. Comments 
are now due on Friday, February 27, 2004.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-4071 Filed 2-24-04; 8:45 am]
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