98-32140. NPR, Inc. v. Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 231 (Wednesday, December 2, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 66545]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-32140]
    
    
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    FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
    
    [Docket No. 98-23]
    
    
    NPR, Inc. v. Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans; 
    Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
    
        Notice is given that a complaint filed by NPR, Inc. 
    (``Complainant'') against Board of Commissioners of the Port of New 
    Orleans (``Respondent'') was served November 27, 1998. Complainants 
    allege that Respondents violated section 10(b)(11), (b)(12) and (d)(1) 
    of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. secs. 1709(b)(11), (b)(12) 
    and (d)(1), by forcing Complainant to make a multi-million dollar early 
    termination payment for ceasing direct ocean common carrier service to 
    the Port of New Orleans, while demanding no such early termination 
    payment from other tenants seeking early termination of lease 
    agreements.
        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 
    29, 1999, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
    March 28, 2000.
    Joseph C. Polking,
    Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 98-32140 Filed 12-1-98; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 6730-01-M
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
12/02/1998
Department:
Federal Maritime Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
98-32140
Pages:
66545-66545 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 98-23
PDF File:
98-32140.pdf