[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 95612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31356]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Petition No. P4-16]


Petition of the Coalition for Fair Port Practices for Rulemaking; 
Notice of Filing and Request for Comments

    Notice is hereby given that the Coalition for Fair Port Practices 
(hereinafter Petitioner), has petitioned the Commission pursuant to 46 
CFR 502.51 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, to 
initiate a rulemaking ``to clarify what constitutes `just and 
reasonable rules and practices' with respect to the assessment of 
demurrage, detention, and per diem charges by ocean common carriers and 
marine terminal operators when ports are congested or otherwise 
inaccessible.''
    Petitioner proposes and provides the text of a proposed rule and 
submits fifteen verified statements or supporting letters from its 
members which include ``a broad cross-section of industry stakeholders, 
including shippers, receivers, motor carriers, port draymen, freight 
forwarders, 3PLs, and customs brokers.''
    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 February 28, 2017. Replies shall 
consist of an original and 5 copies, be directed to the Assistant 
Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20573-0001, and be served on Petitioner's counsel, Karyn 
A. Booth, Thompson Hine LLP, 1919 M Street NW., Suite 700, Washington, 
DC 20036. A PDF copy of the reply must also be sent to 
[email protected]. Include in the email subject line ``Petition No. P4-
16.''
    Replies containing confidential information should not be submitted 
by email. The Commission will provide confidential treatment for 
identified confidential information to the extent allowed by law. A 
reply containing confidential information must include:
     A transmittal letter requesting confidential treatment 
that identifies the specific information in the reply for which 
protection is sought and demonstrates that the information is a trade 
secret or other confidential research, development, or commercial 
information.
     A confidential copy of the reply, clearly marked 
``Confidential-Restricted'', with the confidential material clearly 
marked on each page.
     A public version of your reply with the confidential 
information excluded or redacted, marked ``Public Version--confidential 
materials excluded.''
    The Petition will be posted on the Commission's Web site at http://www.fmc.gov/P4-16. Replies filed in response to this Petition also will 
be posted on the Commission's Web site at this location.
    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 
email address where service can be made.

Rachel E. Dickon,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-31356 Filed 12-27-16; 8:45 am]
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