94-26475. Rose International, Inc. v. Trans-Atlantic Agreement and Its Member Lines; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
[Docket No. 94-23]

 

Rose International, Inc. v. Trans-Atlantic Agreement and Its 
Member Lines; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Rose International, Inc. 
(``Complainant'') against Trans-Atlantic Agreement, and jointly and 
severally its member lines (``Respondents'') was served October 21, 
1994. Complainants allege that Respondents violated sections 10(b) (1), 
(4), (10), (12), (14) and (15) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. 
app. Secs. 1709(b) (1), (4), (10), (12), (14) and (15) by knowingly and 
willfully accepting cargo for the account of various shippers of 
household goods who are NVOCCs without tariffs or bonds on file with 
the Commission; by entering into unlawful service contracts with these 
shippers resulting in rates for them that discriminate against 
complainant; and by allowing these shippers to obtain transportation at 
less than the rates contained in Respondents' tariffs through unjust 
and unfair devices or means.
    This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative 
Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence 
within the time limitations prescribed in 46 CFR 502.61, and only after 
consideration has been given by the parties and the presiding officer 
to the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution. The hearing 
shall include oral testimony and cross-examination in the discretion of 
the presiding officer only upon proper showing that there are genuine 
issues of material fact that cannot be resolved on the basis of sworn 
statements, affidavits, depositions, or other documents or that the 
nature of the matter in issue is such that an oral hearing and cross-
examination are necessary for the development of an adequate record. 
Pursuant to the further terms of 46 CFR 502.61, the initial decision of 
the presiding officer in this proceeding shall be issued by October 23, 
1995, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
February 23, 1996.
Joseph C. Polking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-26475 Filed 10-25-94; 8:45 am]
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