[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10481-10482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04816]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Fact Finding Investigation No. 28]


Conditions and Practices Relating to Detention, Demurrage, and 
Free Time in International Oceanborne Commerce; Order of Investigation

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

DATES: The Order of Investigation was served March 5, 2018.

ACTION: Notice of Order of Investigation.

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    Authority: 46 CFR 502.281 et seq.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 5, 2018, the Federal Maritime 
Commission instituted a Fact Finding Investigation entitled Conditions 
and Practices Relating to Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time in 
International Oceanborne Commerce. Acting pursuant to 46 CFR 502.281 et 
seq., the Commission has designated Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye as 
Investigative Officer to develop a record and final report by December 
2, 2018 on the following:
    1. Whether, and if so, how, the alignment of commercial, 
contractual, and cargo interests enhance or aggravate the ability of 
cargo to move efficiently through United States ports.

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    2. Whether, and if so, when, the carrier or MTO has tendered cargo 
to the shipper and consignee.
    3. Billing practices for invoicing demurrage or detention.
    4. Practices with respect to delays caused by various outside or 
intervening events.
    5. Practices for resolution of demurrage and detention disputes 
between carriers or MTOs and shippers.
    The Order may be viewed in its entirety at https://www.fmc.gov/ff_no._28/.

Rachel E. Dickon,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-04816 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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