FMC Seeks Comments on Changes to MTO-Related Requirements

The Federal Maritime Commission is proposing to modernize and clarify some requirements associated with the filing of marine terminal operator schedules, the FMC said Sept. 21. The proposed changes are “non-policy related” and are intended to update “outdated” requirements while making the “existing requirements and definitions consistent with other parts” of the FMC’s regulations. The changes include a clarification to the definition of “bulk cargo,” a revision to the definition of “marine terminal operator,” and a removal of other “unnecessary language relating to accessing electronically published MTO schedules.” Comments are due Nov. 22.