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Sunshine Act Meetings

Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; VOCC and MTO Agreements; 3072-0045; 60-Day Public Comment Request

Official abstract: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission or FMC) invites comments on the continuing information collections related to ocean common carrier and marine terminal operator agreements and related forms, FMC-150 and FMC-151. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on the increase in number of responses and burden hours for respondents; the transition from use of the Monitoring Report Form (FMC-151) to individualized reporting requirements under the Periodic Reporting Requirements provision; monthly submissions of the global vessel sharing agreements; and a new electronic platform to submit agreement filings, required reports, and other agreement-related collections electronically.

Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; Carrier Automated Tariffs; 3072-0064; 60-Day Public Comment Request

Official abstract: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) invites comments on the continuing information collections related to Carrier Automated Tariffs and related form, FMC-1. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on the increase in the number of response and burden hours for respondents; and a new electronic platform to submit the Form FMC-1.

Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) proposes to adjust or meet unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain. The Commission proposes a per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels of $200,000 and restrictions on the import of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also proposes using additional statutory authority to impose these remedies because the Government of Spain has unduly impaired the access of U.S. flag vessels to trade between foreign ports. The Commission herein offers an opportunity for a public hearing. The Commission invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.

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Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; FMC Assistance Center; 3072-0075; 60-Day Public Comment Request

Official abstract: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission or FMC) invites comments on a web portal to collect information from the public regarding comments, complaints, concerns, reports of noncompliance, requests for investigation, and requests for alternative dispute resolution. The collection implements certain provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

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Notice of Request for Additional Information

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Samsung Electronics America, INC., Complainant v. CMA CGM S.A., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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Charge Complaint Procedures

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is issuing this rule to bring awareness that as an alternative to following the Commission's Interim Procedure for Charge Complaints, Charge Complaints may be filed with the Commission following traditional complaint processes involving either an Administrative Law Judge or Small Claims Officer. In accordance with the statute, when a person files a Charge Complaint as a traditional complaint, the Administrative Law Judge or Small Claims Officer must treat the complaint as such, including by requiring the common carrier to bear the burden of establishing the reasonableness of any demurrage or detention charges pursuant to the Commission's Interpretive Rule on Unjust and Unreasonable Practices With Respect to Demurrage and Detention.

Kamordeen A. Ganiu d/b/a Global Kings Logistics, Complainant v. Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

Dollar General Logistics, LLC, Complainant v. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

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The India Connection LLC, Complainant v. CMA CGM (America) LLC; Pridel Private Limited; and Eagle Maritime of America Inc., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; Ocean Transportation Intermediaries; 3072-0018; 60-Day Public Comment Request

Official abstract: As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) invites comments on the information collection related to Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Related Forms. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on reduction in burden hours due to a new electronic platform and an increase in the number of entities required to respond.

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MAC Industries Inc. dba MAC Container Line, Complainant v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd., COSCO Shipping Lines (North America) Inc., and COSCO Shipping Lines (India) Private, Respondents; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

Nancy Prior, Complainant v. AMOOV Group; FreightLead LLC; and Air 7 Seas Transport Logistics, Inc., Respondents; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

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Aman Kaushik, Complainant v. SFL Worldwide LLC, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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Orleans International, Inc., Complainant v. Hapag Lloyd AG, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Amended Complaint

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Global Kings Logistics/Kamordeen, Complainant v. Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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Ealytex Global Inc., Complainant v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission (the Commission or FMC)'s civil monetary penalty amounts will not increase for the 2026 calendar year. The FMC is generally required by statute to annually adjust for inflation the maximum civil penalty amounts subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. In accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), however, the FMC will continue to use the 2025 civil monetary penalty levels due to the absence of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2026.

Down Quark Systems, LLC and SunnySide Digital, Inc., Complainants v. Zim American Integrated Shipping Services Co., LLC; Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd.; and Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, Respondents; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Requested; Containerized Freight Statistics-Imports and Exports; 3072-0074

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted the continuing information collection listed below in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval extension, with revision, for Collection of Information 3072-0074 (Container vessel imports and exports). The public is invited to comment on this information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Complainant v. Wan Hai Lines, Ltd., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

Solicitation for Applications To Serve as Members on the National Shipper Advisory Committee

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission ("Commission") is requesting applications from qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC or "Committee"). NSAC advises the Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.

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Rulemaking Procedures

Official abstract: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or the Commission) is proposing to revise its rulemaking procedures. The changes would: consolidate informal rulemaking and rulemaking petition requirements into subpart D, clarify ambiguities, remove unnecessary, overly restrictive requirements (such as ex parte requirements), and allow for the FMC to integrate its rulemaking procedures into the Executive Order 12866 centralized regulatory review process, as directed by Executive Order 14215. This proposal would also make conforming changes associated with the FMC's transition to eRulemaking. The FMC invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.

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