§ 535.707 - Other documents.

Each agreement required to file minutes pursuant to § 535.706 shall list in said minutes all reports, circulars, notices, statistics, analytical studies or ther documents, not otherwise filed with the Commission pursuant to this subpart, which are distributed to the member lines and are used to reach a final decision on any of the following matters:

(a) Revenue projections and plans. (This would exclude individual rate adjustments but would include general rate adjustments, surcharges and other items affecting shipper costs.)

(b) Studies regarding proposed changes to the conference agreement or its membership.

(c) Non-conference competition.

(d) Changes in the nature and type of transportation service generally and specifically at individual ports or points.

(e) Trade tonnaging requirements, vessel utilization and vessel replacement plans.

(f) Conference participation in trade (market share).

(g) The exercise of the right of independent action.

(h) Development of transportation technology and intermodal services.

(i) Malpractices.

(j) Use of service contracts, time volume rate schemes and loyalty contracts.

(k) Conference relationship with shippers and shipper groups.

(l) Governmental and other foreign requirements affecting the conference.