FMC Jurisdiction over Carriers Using Contiguous-Nation Ports
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- 1983-01-26 — A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the United States utilizing ports in nations contiguous to the United States.: 1983 bill would amend the Shipping Act, 1916 to require ocean common carriers that solicit or arrange U.S. cargo moves between a U.S. point and a port in a contiguous nation (e.g., Canada or Mexico) to file tariffs with the FMC, while explicitly denying the Commission jurisdiction over connecting rail or inland transportation. (novelty: 2)
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A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the United States utilizing ports in nations contiguous to the United States.
26-jan-1983
novelty 2
per-area 2
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