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| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.1.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | A | Subpart A—Organization and Functions | § 501.1 Purpose. | FMC | This part describes the organization, functions, and the delegation of authority within, the Federal Maritime Commission (“Commission”). | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.1.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | A | Subpart A—Organization and Functions | § 501.2 General. | FMC | (a) Statutory functions. The Commission regulates common carriers by water and other persons involved in the oceanborne foreign commerce of the United States under provisions of title 46, subtitle IV of the United States Code and other applicable statutes. (b) Establishment and composition of the Commission. The Commission was established as an independent agency by Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961, effective August 12, 1961, and is composed of five Commissioners (“Commissioners” or “members”), appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Not more than three Commissioners may be appointed from the same political party. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as the Chairman of the Commission (“Chairman”). (c) Terms and vacancies —(1) Length of terms. The term of each member of the Commission is five years and begins when the term of the predecessor of that member ends ( i.e., on June 30 of each successive year). (2) Removal. The President may remove a Commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. (3) Vacancies. A vacancy in the office of any Commissioner is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy is appointed only for the unexpired term of the individual being succeeded. (4) Term limits —(i) Commissioners initially appointed and confirmed before December 18, 2014. When a Commissioner's term ends, the Commissioner may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (ii) Commissioners initially appointed and confirmed on or after December 18, 2014. (A) When a Commissioner's term ends, the Commissioner may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified, limited to a period not to exceed one year. (B) No individual may serve more than two terms, except that an individual appointed to fill a vacancy may serve two terms in addition to the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of that individual was appointed. (d) Quo… | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.1.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | A | Subpart A—Organization and Functions | § 501.3 The Commission's organizational components and their functions. | FMC | [86 FR 50681, Sept. 10, 2021, as amended at 90 FR 26222, June 20, 2025] | (a) Office of the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission —(1) General. The Chairman is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Commission. In addition, the Chairman, as “head of the agency,” has certain responsibilities under Federal laws and directives not specifically related to shipping. (2) Management and supervision. The Chairman provides management direction to the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Office of the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Administrative Law Judges, and Office of the Managing Director. Subject to the approval of the Commission, the Chairman appoints the heads of the major organizational units, which include the Office of the Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Administrative Law Judges, Office of the Managing Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Bureau of Enforcement, and Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services. The Chairman appoints or designates and oversees the Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, who advises and assists the Chairman, the Commissioners, and other principal officers of the Commission in carrying out their responsibilities relative to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), other laws, Executive orders, and regulatory guidelines affecting affirmative employment and the processing of equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints. (b) Commissioners. The members of the Commission, including the Chairman, implement various shipping statutes and related directives by rendering decisions, issuing orders, and adopting and enforcing rules and regulations governing persons subject to the shipping statutes. (1) The Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports to and is under the general supervision of the Commissioners. The OIG is an independent and objective oversight office created within the Commission that conducts audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Commission and recomm… | |||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.11 Delegation of authorities. | FMC | (a) Authority and delegation. The provision at 46 U.S.C. 46106 authorizes the Commission to delegate, by published order or rule, any of its functions to a division of the Commission, an individual Commissioner, an administrative law judge, or an employee or employee board, including functions with respect to hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter. The Commission delegates specific authorities to the delegatees designated in §§ 501.12 through 501.17, subject to the limitations prescribed in this section. (b) Temporary redelegation. When the head of a bureau or office is absent or incapacitated, they may temporarily redelegate their authorities to subordinate personnel under their supervision and direction or to another bureau or office head for the period of their absence or incapacitation. (c) Redelegation. Other than temporary redelegations under paragraph (b) of this section, and subject to the limitations in this section, the delegatees may redelegate their authorities to subordinate personnel under their supervision and direction only if this subpart is amended to reflect such redelegation and notice thereof is published in the Federal Register . (d) Exercise of authority; policy and procedure. The delegatees and redelegatees shall exercise the authorities delegated or redelegated in a manner consistent with applicable laws and the established policies of the Commission, and shall consult with the General Counsel where appropriate. (e) Exercise of delegated authority by delegator. Under any authority delegated or redelegated, the delegator (Commission), or the redelegator, respectively, shall retain full rights to exercise the authority in the first instance. (f) Review of delegatee's action. The delegator (Commission) or redelegator of authority shall retain a discretionary right to review an action taken under delegated authority by a subordinate delegatee, either upon the filing of a written petition of a party to, o… | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.12 Delegation to the General Counsel. | FMC | [86 FR 50681, Sept. 10, 2021, as amended at 90 FR 26222, June 20, 2025 | (a) Authority to classify carriers within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 40102(9) except where a carrier submits a rebuttal statement pursuant to § 565.3(b) of this chapter. (b) Authority to review for legal sufficiency all adverse personnel actions, procurement activities, Freedom of Information Act matters, Privacy Act matters, and requests for testimony by employees and production of official records in litigation and other administrative actions, pursuant to part 503, subpart E, of this chapter. (c) Authority to determine that no action should be taken to prevent an agreement or modification to an agreement from becoming effective under 46 U.S.C. 40304(c), and to shorten the review period under 46 U.S.C. 40304(c)(1) and (e)(1), when the agreement or modification involves solely a restatement, clarification, or change in an agreement which adds no new substantive authority beyond that already contained in an effective agreement. This category of agreement or modification includes, for example, the following: a restatement filed to conform an agreement to the format and organization requirements of part 535 of this chapter; a clarification to reflect a change in the name of a country or port or a change in the name of a party to the agreement; a correction of typographical or grammatical errors in the text of an agreement; a change in the title of persons or committees designated in an agreement; or a transfer of functions from one person or committee to another. (d) Authority to grant or deny applications filed under § 535.407 of this chapter for waiver of the form, organization, and content requirements of §§ 535.401 through 535.406 of this chapter. (e) Authority to grant or deny applications filed under § 535.504 of this chapter for waiver of the Information Form requirements in subpart E of part 535 of this chapter. (f) Authority to grant or deny applications filed under § 535.705 of this chapter for waiver of the reporting requirements in subpart G of part 535 of this chapter. (g) Authority to determine th… | |||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.13 Delegation to the Secretary. | FMC | (a) Authority to approve applications for permission to practice before the Commission and to issue admission certificates to approved applicants. (b) Authority to extend the time to file exceptions or replies to exceptions, and the time for Commission review, relative to initial decisions of administrative law judges and decisions of Special Dockets Officers. (c) Authority to extend the time to file appeals or replies to appeals, and the time for Commission review, relative to dismissals of proceedings, in whole or in part, issued by administrative law judges. (d) Authority to establish and extend or reduce the time: (1) To file documents either in docketed proceedings or relative to petitions filed under part 502 of this chapter, which are pending before the Commission itself; and (2) To issue initial and final decisions under § 502.61 of this chapter. (e) Authority to prescribe a time limit for the submission of written comments with reference to agreements filed pursuant to 46 U.S.C. chapter 403. (f) Authority, in appropriate cases, to publish in the Federal Register notices of intent to prepare an environmental assessment and notices of finding of no significant impact. (g) Authority to prescribe a time limit less than ten days from the date published in the Federal Register for filing comments on notices of intent to prepare an environmental assessment and notice of finding of no significant impact and authority to prepare environmental assessments of no significant impact. | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.14 Delegation to and redelegation by the Managing Director. | FMC | (a) Authority to adjudicate, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, and authorize payment of, employee claims for not more than $10,000.00, arising under the Military and Civilian Personnel Property Act of 1964 (31 U.S.C. 3721) and the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2671-2680). (b) Authority to determine that an exigency of the public business is of such importance that annual leave may not be used by employees to avoid forfeiture before annual leave may be restored under 5 U.S.C. 6304. (c)(1) Authority to classify all positions GS-1 through GS-15 and wage grade positions. (2) The authority under paragraph (c)(1) of this section is redelegated to the Director, Office of Human Resources. | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.15 Delegation to the Chief Financial Officer. | FMC | (a) Authority to approve, certify, or otherwise authorize those actions dealing with appropriations of funds made available to the Commission including allotments, fiscal matters, and contracts relating to the operation of the Commission within the laws, rules, and regulations set forth by the Federal Government. (b) Authority, in the absence or preoccupation of the Managing Director, to sign travel orders, non-docketed recommendations to the Commission, and other routine documents for the Managing Director, consistent with the programs, policies, and precedents established by the Commission or the Managing Director. | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.6 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.16 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. | FMC | (a) In relation to OTI licenses: (1) Authority to approve or disapprove applications for OTI licenses; issue or reissue or transfer such licenses; and approve extensions of time in which to furnish the name(s) and ocean transportation intermediary experience of the managing partner(s) or officer(s) who will replace the qualifying partner or officer upon whose qualifications the original licensing was approved; (2) Authority to issue a letter stating that the Commission intends to deny an OTI application unless, within 20 days, applicant requests a hearing to show that denial of the application is unwarranted; deny applications where an applicant has received such a letter and has not requested a hearing within the notice period; and rescind, or grant extensions of, the time specified in such letters; (3) Authority to revoke the license of an OTI upon the request of the licensee; (4) Authority to, upon receipt of notice of cancellation of any instrument evidencing financial responsibility, notify the licensee in writing that its license will automatically be suspended or revoked, effective on the cancellation date of such instrument, unless new or reinstated evidence of financial responsibility is submitted and approved prior to such date, and subsequently order such suspension or revocation for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility; (5) Authority to revoke the ocean transportation intermediary license of a non-vessel-operating common carrier not in the United States for failure to designate and maintain a person in the United States as legal agent for the receipt of judicial and administrative process; (6) Authority to approve changes in an existing licensee's organization; and (7) Authority to return any application which on its face fails to meet the requirements of the Commission's regulations, accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for rejection. (8) The authorities contained in paragraphs (a)(3) and (4) of this section are redelegated to the Director, Transportation Intermediari… | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.7 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.17 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis. | FMC | [90 FR 26222, June 20, 2025] | (a) Authority to recommend to the Commission the initiation of formal proceedings or other actions with respect to suspected violations of the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, and rules and regulations of the Commission. (b) The authority to accept, deny, or deactivate a Form FMC-1 submitted by ocean common carriers, non-vessel-operating common carriers, conferences, and marine terminal operators under parts 520 and 525 of this chapter. (c) Authority contained in part 530 of this chapter to approve, but not deny, requests for permission to correct clerical or administrative errors in the essential terms of filed service contracts. | |||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.2.1.8 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | B | Subpart B—Delegation and Redelegation of Authorities | § 501.18 Delegation to the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance. | FMC | [88 FR 23363, Apr. 17, 2023] | As set forth in §§ 502.63(d) and 502.604, the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) has delegated authority to issue Notice(s) of Violations (NOV) and to compromise civil penalty claims subject to review by the Commission pursuant to § 501.11(f)(2). This delegation shall include the authority to compromise claims relating to the retention, suspension, or revocation of ocean transportation intermediary licenses. | |||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.3.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | C | Subpart C—Official Seal | § 501.100 Description of official seal. | FMC | (a) The official seal of the Federal Maritime Commission is described as follows: A shield argent paly of six gules, a chief azure charged with a fouled anchor or; shield and anchor outlined of the third; on a wreath argent and gules, an eagle displayed proper; all on a gold disc within a blue border, encircled by a gold rope outlined in blue, and bearing in white letters the inscription “Federal Maritime Commission” in upper portion and “1961” in lower portion. The monochrome version of the official seal appears in figure 1 to this section. (b) The shield and eagle above it are associated with the United States of America and denote the national scope of maritime affairs. The outer rope and fouled anchor are symbolic of seamen and waterborne transportation. The date “1961” has historical significance, indicating the year in which the Commission was created. (c) The seal shall be judicially recognized in accordance with section 201(c) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 46101(d)). | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.3.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | C | Subpart C—Official Seal | § 501.101 Authority to affix seal. | FMC | (a) The seal of the Federal Maritime Commission shall be in the custody and control of the Secretary of the Commission. (b) The Secretary has authority to affix replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals to appropriate documents, certifications, and other material for all purposes as authorized by this subpart, including for the purposes authorized by 28 U.S.C. 1733(b). The Secretary may delegate and authorize redelegations of this authority. The Office of the Secretary shall maintain official records of such delegations and redelegations (and cancellations thereof). | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.3.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | C | Subpart C—Official Seal | § 501.102 Use of replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals within the agency. | FMC | (a) Replicas and reproductions of the seal of the Federal Maritime Commission may be used only for: (1) Display in or adjacent to: (i) Commission facilities, in Commission auditoriums, presentation rooms, hearing rooms, lobbies, and public document rooms. (ii) Non-Commission facilities in connection with events and displays sponsored by the Commission, or public appearances of a Commissioner or other senior officials designated by the Secretary. (iii) Offices of Commissioners and senior Commission officials designated by the Secretary. (2) Official distinguishing flags of the Federal Maritime Commission adopted by the Commission that incorporate the seal. (3) Official awards, certificates, medals, and plaques. (4) Motion picture film and other audiovisual media prepared by, or for the Commission with the agency's approval, and attributed thereto. (5) Official prestige publications which represent the achievements or mission of the Commission. (6) Stationary, programs, certificates, diplomas, business and calling cards, or signs and invitations of an official nature prepared by, or on behalf of the Commission with the agency's approval. (7) Official Commission identification cards and security credentials. (8) Official publications or graphics issued by and attributed to the Commission, or joint statements of the Commission with one or more Federal agencies, State or local governments, Tribal governments, or foreign governments. (9) Official Commission exhibit displays. (10) Protocol gifts handed out by a Commissioner or other senior Commission officials designated by the Secretary. (11) On athletic clothing or equipment with permission of the Commission for official or informational purposes. (12) Use of the seal within the agency for any purpose other than as prescribed in this section is prohibited, except that the Secretary of Commission may authorize, on a case-by-case basis, use for purposes other than those prescribed when the Secretary, in consultation with the General Counsel, deems such us… | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.3.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | C | Subpart C—Official Seal | § 501.103 Use by outside persons or organizations. | FMC | (a) Replicas and reproductions of the seal of the Federal Maritime Commission, physical or digital, by persons and organizations outside of the Commission may be made only with the Commission's prior written approval. Persons and organizations outside of the Commission are prohibited from using a Commission embossing seal. (b) Requests by any person or organization outside of the Commission for permission to use the seal must be made in writing electronically to secretary@fmc.gov. The request must specify in detail the exact use to be made. Any permission granted will apply only to the specific use for which it was granted and is not permission for any other use. (c) The decision whether to grant such a request is made on a case-by-case basis, with consideration of all relevant factors, which may include: the benefit or cost to the Government of granting the request; the unintended appearance of endorsement or authentication by the Commission; the potential for misuse; the effect upon Commission security; the reputability of the use; the extent of the control by the Commission over the ultimate use; and the extent of control by the Commission over distribution of any products or publications bearing the seal. (d) Use of the seal shall be for informational purposes. The seal may not be used on any article or in any manner which may discredit the seal or reflect unfavorably upon the Commission, or which implies Commission endorsement of commercial products or services, or of the users' policies or activities. All agreements must benefit the Commission; tie to a key communication or operational objective; and demonstrate the ability for significant impact. The Commission reserves the right to cancel such an agreement at any time. Specifically, permission may not be granted under this section for nonofficial use— (1) On souvenir or novelty items of an expendable nature; (2) On toys, gifts, or premiums; (3) As a non-Commission letterhead design; or (4) On menus, matchbook covers, calendars, or similar items. … | ||||
| 46:46:9.0.1.1.2.3.1.5 | 46 | Shipping | IV | A | 501 | PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL | C | Subpart C—Official Seal | § 501.104 Penalties. | FMC | (a) Falsely making, forging, counterfeiting, mutilating, or altering the seal of the Federal Maritime Commission, or knowingly using or possessing with fraudulent intent an altered seal is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 506. (b) Any person using the seal in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this subpart is subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1017, which states penalties for the wrongful use of an agency seal, and other provisions of law as applicable. (c) Any person using the seal in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this part is subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 701, which states the penalties for the wrongful use of badges, identification cards, insignia, and other designs prescribed by an agency. |
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chapter TEXT,
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