99-19327. Notice of Investigation

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 145 (Thursday, July 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 41122]
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[FR Doc No: 99-19327]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-11]


Notice of Investigation

    Notice is given that the Commission, on July 21, 1999, served an 
Order of Investigation and Hearing on Expeditors International of 
Washington, Inc. (``Expeditors''), a licensed, tariffed and bonded non-
vessel-operating common carrier. The Order institutes a formal 
investigation to determine whether Expeditors violated sections 
10(a)(1) and (b)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. App. 
Sections 1709(a)(1) and (b)(1), by misdescribing the commodity on 
numerous shipments from Hong Kong between January 1, 1997 through 
December 1, 1998, and assessing and collecting rates different from its 
applicable tariff. Moreover, should violations be found, the proceeding 
will determine whether to impose civil penalties, suspend Expeditors' 
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. 99-19327 Filed 7-28-99; 8:45 am]
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