[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 224 (Monday, November 22, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 67912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25770]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Petition No. P6-04]


Petition of China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., 
for an Exemption From the First Sentence of Section 9(c) of the 
Shipping Act; Notice of Filing

    Notice is hereby given that China Shipping Container Lines (Hong 
Kong) Co., Ltd. (``Petitioner''), a controlled carrier as that term is 
defined by the Shipping Act of 1984, has petitioned, pursuant to 
section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 1715, and 46 CFR 
502.69, for an exemption from the first sentence of section 9(c) of the 
1984 Act, 46 U.S.C. app. 1708(c).\1\ Petitioner seeks an exemption so 
that it may reduce its tariff rates upon publication.\2\
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    \1\ China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. is a 
wholly owned subsidiary of China Shipping Container Lines Co. Ltd. 
(``CSCL''). On April 1, 2004 the Commission issued an Order in 
Petition No. P4-03, granting CSCL an exemption like that now sought 
by Petitioner--an exemption from the first sentence of section 9(c) 
of the 1984 Act.
    \2\ The Petitioner, to date, has operated only outside of the 
United States' trades. Petitioner advises that it will commence 
operations in the U.S. trades on or about January 1, 2005.
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    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 December 6, 2004. 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, Brett M. Esber, 
Esq., Blank Rome LLP, Watergate 600 New Hampshire Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20037. 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 e-mail 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 may be directed to [email protected].

Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-25770 Filed 11-19-04; 8:45 am]
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