FMC to Discuss OTI License Requirement, Etc. at Feb 22 Meeting

The Federal Maritime Commission will hold a meeting on February 22, 2012, to receive staff recommendations and a draft proposed rule regarding the Rules of Practice and Procedure under 46 CFR Part 502, hear a staff briefing on economic and trade conditions, and discuss the Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Licensing Requirement.

During the open session, the Commissioners will consider:

• Rules of Practice and Procedure - staff recommendation and draft proposed rule regarding 46 CFR 502 Subparts E and L

Matters to be considered in the closed session include:

• Staff briefing on economic and trade conditions
• Discussion of Ocean Transportation Intermediary Licensing Requirement

(See ITT's Online Archives 11110736 for summary of FMC's retrospective regulatory review plan, including planned review of OTI regulations. See ITT's Online Archives 11112806 for summary of NCBFAA letter to the FMC asking it to reconsider three of its approaches to regulating OTIs, including licensing. See ITT's Online Archives 11092604 for summary of FMC Commissioner Khouri's September 2011 remarks identifying potential improvements to maintain the integrity of OTI licensing requirements)

See here for FMC press release.