99-30053. Tampa Bay International Terminals, Inc. v. Coler Ocean Independent Lines Company; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 17, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62672-62673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30053]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-22]


Tampa Bay International Terminals, Inc. v. Coler Ocean 
Independent Lines Company; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Tampa Bay International 
Terminals, Inc. (``Complainant'') against Coler Ocean Independent Lines 
Company (``Respondent'') was served on November 12, 1999. Complainant 
alleges that Respondent is a non-vessel operating common carrier that 
violated section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 
section 1709(a)(1),

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by representing that it is an ocean common carrier and contracting with 
Complainant for the provision of marine terminal services on the calls 
of the
M/V STAR OF PUERTO RICO, and refusing to remit charges due for such 
services.
    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 November 
13, 2000, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
March 13, 2001.
Ronald D. Murphy,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-30053 Filed 11-16-99; 8:45 am]
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