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]
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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:
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98-32140.pdf