[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Maritime Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part LV



Federal Maritime Commission



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION (FMC)                                      


  



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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

46 CFR Ch. IV

Unified Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 4(b) of E.O. 12866 and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Commission anticipates 
having under consideration, during the period from April 1, 1996, to 
March 30, 1997, actions in the areas listed below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information concerning 
Commission rulemaking proceedings or the status of any matter listed 
below, contact: Joseph C. Polking, Secretary, 800 North Capitol Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20573, (202) 523-5725.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires the publication of an agenda of items for 
which regulatory agencies may propose or promulgate a rule which is 
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities. Section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 also requires 
agencies to publish a regulatory agenda. The agendas include 
information on regulatory activities being conducted or reviewed during 
the succeeding 12 months by the Commission.

    The following is the Commission's unified regulatory agenda. 
The agenda does not necessarily include all petitions for 
rulemakings which are under staff review.

    In addition, the Commission maintains a compilation of the 
status of pending rulemaking proceedings and a listing of rules 
that have become final since the publication of the most recent 
regulatory agenda. This will be made available to the public, 
including the press and interested persons.

Joseph C. Polking,

Secretary.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4302        Financial Responsibility Requirements for Nonperformance of Transportation and Inquiry              
            Into Alternative Forms (Docket Nos. 94-06 and 94-21)..................................    3072-AB80 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4303        Coloading Practices and Possible Section 16 Exemption for Coloading (Docket Nos. 93-22              
            and 94-26)............................................................................    3072-AB75 
4304        Availability of the Annual Financial and Operating Statements Filed by Domestic                     
            Offshore Carriers (Docket No. 95-15)..................................................    3072-AB89 
4305        Marine Terminal Tariff Provisions Regarding Liability of Vessel Agents; Petition for                
            Rulemaking (Petition P3-95)...........................................................    3072-AB90 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4306        Information Form and Post-Effective Reporting Requirements for Agreements Among Ocean               
            Common Carriers Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984 (Docket No. 94-31)................    3072-AB85 
4307        Service Contract Filing Requirements--Miscellaneous Revisions (Docket No. 95-08)......    3072-AB86 
4308        Automated Tariff Filing and Information System (Docket No. 95-13).....................    3072-AB87 
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION (FMC)                   Proposed Rule Stage


  



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4302. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPERFORMANCE OF 
TRANSPORTATION AND INQUIRY INTO ALTERNATIVE FORMS (DOCKET NOS. 94-06 AND 
94-21)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 to 553; PL 89-777 (46 USC app 817e); 46 USC 
app 841a; 46 USC app 1716

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 540.5; 46 CFR 540.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is issuing another proposed rule in this 
matter. This action would amend financial responsibility requirements 
regarding nonperformance by passenger vessel operators by eliminating 
the $15 million unearned passenger revenue ceiling and revising the 
existing sliding scale for coverage. Comment also is sought on an 
alternative sliding scale available to passenger vessel operators with 
an acceptable financial rating, five years' operations in U.S. trades, 
and a satisfactory explanation of any claims of nonperformance. Action 
also seeks comments with regard to self-insurers, as to requiring 
third-party coverage for a percentage of unearned passenger revenue and 
reestablishing a working capital requirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/31/94                    59 FR 15149
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/94
Comment Period Extended to 06/
10/94                           05/05/94                    59 FR 23182
Comment Period Extended to 06/
24/94                           06/14/94                    59 FR 30567
Notice of Inquiry (Docket No. 
94-21)                          10/14/94                    59 FR 52133
Clarification of Notice of 
Inquiry                         11/02/94                    59 FR 54878
Comment Period End for Notice of 
Inquiry                         11/28/94                    59 FR 52133
Second NPRM                     05/00/96
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryant L. VanBrakle, Director, Bureau of Tariffs, 
Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North 
Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5796
Fax: 202 523-5830

RIN: 3072-AB80
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4303. COLOADING PRACTICES AND POSSIBLE SECTION 16 EXEMPTION FOR 
COLOADING (DOCKET NOS. 93-22 AND 94-26)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 and 553; 46 USC app 1707; 46 USC app 1716; 
PL 102-582, 106 Stat 4910

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 514.15; 46 CFR 580.5; 46 CFR 581.1; 46 CFR 581.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action redefines ``coloading'' to limit the term to the 
combining of cargo under an agreement between non-vessel-operating 
common carriers (NVOCCs) and makes other changes involving coloading, 
including prohibiting coloaded cargo from being carried under a service 
contract. This action has been held in abeyance pending a Notice of 
Inquiry which is exploring whether current coloading practices are 
consistent with statutory requirements, and if not, whether an 
exemption should be initiated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/24/93                    58 FR 62077
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/94                     59 FR 5974
Notice of Inquiry (Docket No. 
94-26)                          11/09/94                    59 FR 55826
Comment Period End for NOI 
(Docket No. 94-26)              12/27/94
NOI Comment Period Extended to 
01/23/95                        12/28/94                    59 FR 66880
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert D. Bourgoin, General Counsel, Federal Maritime 
Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5740
Fax: 202 523-5738

RIN: 3072-AB75
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4304. AVAILABILITY OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATING STATEMENTS 
FILED BY DOMESTIC OFFSHORE CARRIERS (DOCKET NO. 95-15)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 46 USC app 817; 46 USC app 841(a); 46 USC 
app 844; 46 USC app 845

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 552

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action would amend regulations governing financial reporting 
requirements applicable to vessel-operating common carriers by water in 
the domestic offshore trades to allow access to the annual statements 
of financial and operating data filed with the Commission by domestic 
offshore carriers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/16/95                    60 FR 53572
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/95
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne M. McAloon, Bureau of Economic and Agreement 
Analysis, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5790
Fax: 202 523-3782

RIN: 3072-AB89
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4305. MARINE TERMINAL TARIFF PROVISIONS REGARDING LIABILITY OF VESSEL 
AGENTS; PETITION FOR RULEMAKING (PETITION P3-95)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 46 USC app 1709; 46 USC app 1716; 46 USC 
app 815; 46 USC app 816; 46 USC app 820; 46 USC app 841a

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 514

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This petition for rulemaking seeks establishment of a rule 
which would declare unlawful any marine terminal tariff provision that 
holds the vessel agent liable for terminal charges of its disclosed 
principal.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Comment Period End 08/14/95     07/12/95                    60 FR 35906
Notice of Filing of Petition    07/12/95                    60 FR 35906
Comment Period Extended to 09/
15/95                           08/15/95                    60 FR 42159
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert D. Bourgoin, General Counsel, Federal Maritime 
Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5740
Fax: 202 523-5738

RIN: 3072-AB90
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4306. INFORMATION FORM AND POST-EFFECTIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
AGREEMENTS AMONG OCEAN COMMON CARRIERS SUBJECT TO THE SHIPPING ACT OF 
1984 (DOCKET NO. 94-31)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 46 USC app 1701 to 1707; 46 USC app 1709 
to 1710; 46 USC app 1712; 46 USC app 1714 to 1717

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action would change the type of information required of ocean 
common carriers when filing certain agreements pursuant to the Shipping 
Act of 1984, and would require members of such agreements to submit 
periodic reports on their operations. Certain other types of agreements 
no longer would face an information filing requirement and would not 
have to file operating reports.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/05/94                    59 FR 62372
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/95
Comment Period Extended to      02/17/95                     60 FR 6482
Final Action                    03/21/96                    61 FR 11564
Final Action Effective          04/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert D. Bourgoin, General Counsel, Federal Maritime 
Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5740
Fax: 202 523-5738

RIN: 3072-AB85
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4307. SERVICE CONTRACT FILING REQUIREMENTS--MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS 
(DOCKET NO. 95-08)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 46 USC app 1702; 46 USC app 1707; 46 USC 
app 1716

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 514

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action would provide an optional abbreviated service contract 
form and require service contracts to include certain identifying 
information concerning the signatories, reducing duplication and costs 
and facilitating automation of the Commission's service contract 
records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/23/95                    60 FR 27248
NPRM Comment Period End         06/22/95
Final Action                    02/12/96                     61 FR 5308
Final Action Effective          03/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryant L. VanBrakle, Director, Bureau of Tariffs, 
Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North 
Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5796
Fax: 202 523-5830

RIN: 3072-AB86
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4308. AUTOMATED TARIFF FILING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (DOCKET NO. 95-13)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552 to 553; 31 USC 9701; 46 USC app 804; 46 USC 
app 812; 46 USC app 814 to 817(a); 46 USC app 820; 46 USC app 833a; 46 
USC app 841a; 46 USC app 843 to 845b; 46 USC app 847; 46 USC app 1702 
to 1712; 46 USC app 1714 to 1716; 46 USC app 1718; 46 USC app 1721 to 
1722; PL 101-92, sec 2(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 514

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action would amend FMC's rules pertaining to the Automated 
Tariff Filing and Information System to clarify that no individual may 
file or retrieve ATFI data until a User Registration Form and 
supporting documents, together with the proper fee, are submitted to 
the Commission and he/she receives a logon ID and password. Action 
would also amend rules to permit the on-line downloading of daily 
subscriber data.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/30/95                    60 FR 45126
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/95
Final Action                    11/07/95                    60 FR 56122
Final Action Effective          12/07/95

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce A. Dombrowski, Deputy Managing Director, Federal 
Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573
Phone: 202 523-5800
Fax: 202 523-3782

RIN: 3072-AB87
[FR Doc. 96-5659 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
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