[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 29755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14783]
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION
[Docket No. 96-13]
Holt Cargo Systems, Inc. and Astro Holdings, Inc.; Holt Hauling
and Warehousing Systems, Inc. v. Delaware River Port Authority; Port of
Philadelphia and Camden; Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, and
Pasha Auto Warehousing, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and
Assignment
Notice is given that a complaint filed by Holt Cargo Systems, Inc.
and Astro Holdings, Inc.; Holt Hauling and Warehousing Systems, Inc.
(``Complainants'') against Delaware River Port Authority; Port of
Philadelphia and Camden; Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, and
Pasha Auto Warehousing, Inc. (``Respondents'') was served June 5, 1996.
Complainants allege that Respondents have violated, and continue to
violate, sections 10(a) (3) (b)(11), (b)(12) and (d)(1) of the Shipping
Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. Secs. 1709 (a)(3), (b)(11), (b)(12) and
(d)(1), by failing to operate under an agreement according to its
terms, and engaging in voluminous unreasonable and discriminatory
practices to reduce Complainants' competitiveness, to exclude
Complainants from the port, and to take over and operate Complainants'
business enterprises at the Ports of Philadelphia and Camden.
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 June 5,
1997, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by
October 3, 1997.
Joseph C. Polking,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-14783 Filed 6-11-96; 8:45 am]
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