99-22089. Imex Shipping Inc.Possible Violations of Sections 10(a)(1) and 10(b)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Investigation

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 1999)]
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-17]


Imex Shipping Inc.--Possible Violations of Sections 10(a)(1) and 
10(b)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Investigation

    Notice is given that the Commission, on August 19, 1999, served an 
Order of Investigation and Hearing on Imex Shipping Inc. (``Imex''), a 
tariffed and bonded non-vessel operating common carrier. The Order 
institutes a formal investigation to determine whether Imex violated 
sections 10(a)(1) and 10(b)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. 
app. sections 1709 (a)(1) and (b)(1), by receiving rebates from a 
vessel-operating common carrier in the trade between the United States 
and South America, and assessing and collecting rates which did not 
appear in Imex's tariff. Should violations be found, the proceeding 
will determine whether to impose civil penalties, suspend Imex's 
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.

    Dated: August 20, 1999.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-22089 Filed 8-24-99; 8:45 am]
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