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Notice of Agreements Filed

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties can review or obtain copies of agreements at the Washington, DC offices of the Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Room 940. Interested parties may submit comments on an agreement to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within 10 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register.
Agreement No.: 011665006.
Title: Specialized Reefer Shipping Association.
Parties:

LauritzenCool AB, NYK Reefers Ltd.

Seatrade Group NV.
Synopsis: The amendment adds NYK Reefers Ltd. as a party to the agreement.
Agreement No.: 201026004.
Title: New Orleans/P&O Ports LA Terminal Lease Agreement.

Parties:

Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

P&O Ports Louisiana, Inc.
Synopsis: The amendment amends the lease to include a larger acreage and a roadway reservation and to permit the lessee other similar rights of way in the fa

Petition of Bax Global Inc. for Rulemaking; Reopening of Comment Period; Oral Presentations

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Bax Global Inc. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned for the issuance of a rulemaking pursuant to 46 CFR 502.51. Petitioner seeks a rulemaking to amend the Commission's regulations to permit Petitioner to enter into confidential service contracts as ``ocean common carriers'' with their shipperclients for the ocean transportation of cargo. The period for the filing of comments in response to the petition closed on October 10, 2003.

The Commission has determined to reopen the comment period. Interested persons are requested to submit views or arguments in reply to the petition, or in reply to comments already received, no later than January 16, 2004. Comments shall consist of an original and 15 copies, and shall be directed to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 205730001. It is also requested that a copy be submitted in electronic form (WordPerfect, Word or ASCII) on diskette, or emailed to Secretary@fmc.go

Petition of C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. for Exemption Pursuant to Section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984 To Permit

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 1715, and 46 CFR 502.67, for an exemption from the Shipping Act, to permit it to negotiate, enter into and perform service contracts. The period for the filing of comments in response to the petition closed on October 10, 2003.

The Commission has determined to reopen the comment period. Interested persons are requested to submit views or arguments in reply to the petition, or in reply to comments already received, no later than January 16, 2004. Comments shall consist of an original and 15 copies, and shall be directed to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 205730001. It is also requested that a copy be submitted in electronic form (WordPerfect, Word or ASCII) on diskette, or emailed to Secretary@fmc.gov.

The Commission has also determined to permit interested perso

Petition of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. for Limited Exemption From

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to Section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 1715, and 46 CFR 502.67, for an exemption from the provisions of Section 8 and 10 of the Shipping Act of 1984, which require nonvessel ocean common carriers (``NVOCCs'') to establish, publish, maintain and enforce tariffs setting forth ocean freight rates. Alternatively, Petitioner requests that the Commission consider a more limited exemption and rulemaking that would allow NVOCCs to establish ``range rates.'' The period for the filing of comments in response to the petition closed on October 10, 2003.

Petition of Ocean World Lines, Inc., for a Rulemaking To Amend and Expand the Definition and Scope of ``Special

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Ocean World Lines, Inc. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned for the issuance of a rulemaking pursuant to 46 CFR 502.51. Petitioner seeks a rulemaking to address and evaluate the impact of the Commission's rules governing Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (``OTIs''). Specifically, Petitioner seeks a rulemaking that would expand the definition and scope of the term ``special contracts'' to include all OTIs in the same manner as currently applied to ocean freight forwarders (46 CFR 515.41(c)). The period for the filing of comments in response to the petition closed on October 10, 2003.

Petition of United Parcel Service, Inc. for Exemption Pursuant to Section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984 To Permit

Wed, Nov 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT

United Parcel Service, Inc. (``Petitioner'') has petitioned, pursuant to Section 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 1715, and 46 CFR 502.67, for an exemption from the Shipping Act, to permit it to negotiate, enter into and perform service contracts. The period for the filing of comments in response to the petition closed on October 10, 2003.

The Commission has determined to reopen the comment period. Interested persons are requested to submit views or arguments in reply to the petition, or in reply to comments already received, no later than January 16, 2004. Comments shall consist of an original and 15 copies, and shall be directed to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 205730001. It is also requested that a copy be submitted in electronic form (WordPerfect, Word or ASCII) on diskette, or emailed to Secretary@fmc.gov.

The Commission has also determined to permit interested persons