99-28103. Gstaad, Inc. and Sergio LemmePossible Violations of Sections 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Notice of Investigation

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58064-58065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28103]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-20]


Gstaad, Inc. and Sergio Lemme--Possible Violations of Sections 
10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Notice of Investigation

    Notice is given that the Commission, on October 21, 1999, served an 
Order of Investigation and Hearing on Gstaad, Inc. (``Gstaad''), a 
tariffed and bonded non-vessel operating common carrier

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(``NVOCC''), and Sergio Lemme, President and Treasurer of Gstaad. The 
Order institutes a formal investigation to determine whether Gstaad and 
Sergio Lemme violated section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 
U.S.C. app. section 1709(a)(1), by knowingly and willfully obtaining or 
attempting to obtain transportation at less than the rates and charges 
shown in applicable tariffs or service contracts through the receipt of 
rebates and the misuse of service contracts. Should violations be 
found, the proceeding will determine whether to impose civil penalties, 
suspend Gstaad's tariff, suspend or revoke its license, and issue a 
cease and desist order. The full text of the Order may be viewed on the 
Commission's home page at www.fmc.gov, or at the Office of the 
Secretary, Room 1046, 800 N. Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC. Any 
person may file a petition for leave to intervene in accordance with 46 
CFR 502.72.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-28103 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am]
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