{"id":7014,"date":"2022-08-12T11:29:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T15:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=7014"},"modified":"2024-02-26T09:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:14:41","slug":"osra-2022-implementation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/osra-2022-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 Implementation<\/h1>\n<p>On June 16, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), enacted as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/117\/plaws\/publ146\/PLAW-117publ146.pdf\">Public Law 117-146<\/a>. This webpage catalogs Commission actions taken to comply with requirements established by the enacted legislation. It will be updated regularly.<\/p>\n<h2>OSRA Rulemaking Activity<\/h2>\n<h3>Final Rule<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2024\/02\/26\/2024-02926\/demurrage-and-detention-billing-requirements\">Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2023\/03\/20\/2023-05393\/civil-penalty-amendments-to-rules-of-practice-and-procedure\">Civil Penalty Amendments to Rules of Practice and Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Industry Advisories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-teaser-loop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7714\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/industry-advisory-requirement-to-file-timely-and-accurate-service-contracts\/\">Industry Advisory \u2013 Requirement to File Timely and Accurate Service Contracts<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: June 2, 2023\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-6891\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/industry-advisory-demurrage-detention-billing-practices\/\">Industry Advisory \u2014 Demurrage & Detention Billing Practices<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: July 22, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-6846\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/industry-advisory-interim-procedures-for-submitting-charge-complaints\/\">Industry Advisory \u2014 Interim Procedures for Submitting \u201cCharge Complaints\u201d Under 46 U.S.C. \u00a7 41310<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: July 14, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-6809\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/industry-advisory-applicability-of-provisions-contained-in-pl-117-146\/\">Industry Advisory \u2014 Applicability of Provisions Contained in PL 117-146<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: June 24, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2>Charge Complaints<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/osra-2022-implementation\/charge-complaint-interim-procedure\/\">Guidance on Charge Complaint Interim Procedure and How to File a Charge Complaint<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/industry-advisory-interim-procedures-for-submitting-charge-complaints\/\">Industry Advisory \u2014 Interim Procedures for Submitting \u201cCharge Complaints\u201d Under 46 U.S.C. \u00a7 41310<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wf1jQAJdE9g\">Webinar on Charge Complaints<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Reports<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/our-work\/best-practices-for-the-efficient-supply-of-chassis-for-transporting-intermodal-containers#sectionContact\">Study on Best Practices of Chassis Pools<\/a> (National Academies)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/FFno29\/Fact%20Finding%2029%20Final%20Report.pdf\/\">Fact Finding 29 Final Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/containerized-freight-statistics\/\">Containerized Freight Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Can I file a Charge Complaint within a Formal Proceeding under 46 CFR \u00a7 502.61 or Small Claims (formal or informal) Proceeding under 46 CFR \u00a7 502.301-321?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>No. <a href=\"\/osra-2022-implementation\/charge-complaint-interim-procedure\/\">Charge Complaints<\/a> are a separate process from Formal or Small Claims complaints.<\/p>\n<p>Charge complaint filers can choose to separately submit a Formal or Small Claims complaint, or provide information to the Commission\u2019s Bureau of Enforcement, Investigation, and Compliance in support of a Commission investigation, but these distinct processes cannot be combined into a single submission.<\/p>\n<p>You can also seek alternative dispute resolution services by contacting the\u202f<a href=\"\/databases-services\/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services\/\">Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More information on the Charge Complaint Process can be found in <a href=\"\/osra-2022-implementation\/charge-complaint-interim-procedure\/\">Guidance on Charge Complaint Interim Procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>If a demurrage and detention invoice\/bill does not meet OSRA\u2019s requirements, does that permanently eliminate responsibility to pay the charges on that non-conforming invoice?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>No. Issuing an invoice\/bill that does not comply with OSRA\u2019s requirements does not permanently eliminate the invoice recipient\u2019s (invoiced\/billed party\u2019s) obligation to pay those charges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=(title:46%20section:41104%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section41104)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true#substructure-location_f\">46 U.S.C. \u00a7 41104(f)<\/a> cancels the obligation to pay an invoice\/bill that does not conform to OSRA but does not prevent the carrier from reissuing the charges on an invoice\/bill that <em>does<\/em> meet OSRA requirements. A charged party does have an obligation to pay charges billed via a compliant invoice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Does OSRA have a phase-in period? Can the public wait for further Commission guidance or rulemakings before complying?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>No. OSRA included no phase-in periods, with a few limited exceptions. OSRA requirements became effective when enacted on June 16, 2022. The Commission addressed this question in Industry Advisories posted here on June 24, 2022 and July 22, 2022 (See Industry Advisories Section above).<\/p>\n<p>The Commission is engaged in several rulemakings necessary to implement OSRA. Pending or future rulemakings do not defer the obligation to comply with OSRA requirements that are already in effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Is the Commission planning to issue rulemakings regarding OSRA? Where can I look for guidance?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Rulemakings are underway to implement OSRA. Detailed instructions on how to submit comments, including instructions on how to request confidential treatment, who to contact for further information, and any additional information on the rulemaking process is described in the respective rulemaking documents when they are issued.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission has transitioned to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regulations.gov\/\">regulations.gov<\/a> to provide a central location for public notice and opportunity for comment on its rulemaking proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Information on current rulemaking projects is posted on this page or can be viewed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reginfo.gov\/public\/do\/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=3072&csrf_token=5A4E5126C4D333FFE007059E966CA7C4A1F1075E9BCF928E0B0B7F447C9AAA662D0EC064A9B483E1E72508B1F6528693E74A\">Commission\u2019s reginfo.gov<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Do invoices\/bills issued to non-U.S. entities need to comply with OSRA\u2019s invoice\/billing requirements? What if they are issued by a non-U.S. entity?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Yes. The requirements are applicable to common carriers as defined at <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=(title:46%20section:40102%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section40102)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true#substructure-location_7\">46 U.S.C. \u00a7 40102(7)<\/a>. The Commission does not determine if a common carrier meets that definition based on if its customers are based in the U.S. Instead, the Commission makes its determination based on whether a common carrier holds itself out to provide transportation between the U.S. and a foreign country and uses, for all or part of the transportation, a vessel operating between a U.S. port and a foreign port.<\/p>\n<p>If an entity is acting as a common carrier as defined under the Shipping Act, then the common carrier\u2019s invoices\/bills for charges to both U.S. and non-U.S. entities are subject to the law. The common carrier must also comply with the invoice\/billing requirements of <a href=\"https:\/\/uscode.house.gov\/view.xhtml?req=(title:46%20section:41104%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section41104)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true#substructure-location_d\">46 U.S.C. \u00a7 41104(d)<\/a> for demurrage and detention charges. This holds true regardless of whether the invoices\/bills are issued in the United States or abroad, whether they are issued to a U.S. entity or a foreign entity, and whether they are issued by a U.S. common carrier or non-U.S. common carrier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Where can I learn more about the rulemaking process?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>An abbreviated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regulations.gov\/learn\">explanation of the rulemaking process<\/a> can be found on Regulations.gov.\u00a0 A more expansive reference, that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reginfo.gov\/public\/jsp\/Utilities\/faq.jsp\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reginfo.gov\/public\/reginfo\/Regmap\/REG_MAP_2020.pdf\">\u201cReg Map\u201d document<\/a> detailing each step of the rulemaking process, is available on Reginfo.gov.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Related News<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-teaser-loop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-8228\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-publishes-final-rule-on-detention-and-demurrage-billing-practices\/\">FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: February 23, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7733\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-issues-supplemental-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-on-unreasonable-refusal-to-deal\/\">FMC Issues Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: June 12, 2023\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7581\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/new-video-explains-charge-complaint-process\/\">New Video Explains Charge Complaint Process\u00a0<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: April 18, 2023\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-to-seek-additional-comments-on-unreasonable-refusal-to-deal-rulemaking\/\">FMC to Seek Additional Comments on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal Rulemaking<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: January 25, 2023\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7352\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-probing-shipping-lines-anti-retaliation-compliance\/\">FMC Probing Shipping Lines\u2019 Anti-Retaliation Compliance<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: December 15, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7299\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-announces-interim-procedures-for-processing-charge-complaints\/\">FMC Announces Interim Procedures for Processing Charge Complaints<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: December 1, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7147\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-proposing-new-demurrage-detention-billing-requirements\/\">FMC Proposing New Demurrage & Detention Billing Requirements<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: October 7, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7143\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/commission-contracts-with-national-academies-for-osra-mandated-chassis-study\/\">Commission Contracts with National Academies for OSRA Mandated Chassis Study<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: October 3, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7113\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-meeting-focuses-on-osra-implementation-data-initiative\/\">FMC Meeting Focuses on OSRA Implementation & Data Initiative<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: September 22, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-7071\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"\/fmc-seeking-public-comment-on-unreasonable-refusal-to-deal-proposed-rule\/\">FMC Seeking Public Comment on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal Proposed Rule<\/a> <br \/>\n\nPosted: September 13, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 Implementation On June 16, 2022, President Joseph R. 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