99-20789. Global Transporte Oceanico S.A. v. Coler Ocean Independent Lines Co.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44016-44017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20789]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-14]


Global Transporte Oceanico S.A. v. Coler Ocean Independent Lines 
Co.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by Global Transporte 
Oceanico S.A. (``Complainant'') against Coler Ocean Independent Lines 
Co. (``Respondent'') was served August 3, 1999. Complainant alleges 
that Respondent violated section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 
46 U.S.C. app. Secs. 1709(a)(1) by failing to remit full payment of 
ocean freight and other charges, issuing a bank draft for payment which 
was returned for insufficient funds, and subsequently agreeing to a 
schedule of payments but failing to make the scheduled payments.
    This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative 
Law Judges and Complainant has requested that this proceeding be 
conducted under shortened procedure. 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

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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 August 3, 2000, and the final 
decision of the Commission shall be issued by December 1, 2000.
Ronald D. Murphy,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-20789 Filed 8-11-99; 8:45 am]
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