{"id":7620,"date":"2023-05-03T14:30:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T18:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=7620"},"modified":"2023-05-03T14:30:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T18:30:25","slug":"fmc-meeting-covers-enforcement-activity-osra-implementation-and-mtdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/fmc-meeting-covers-enforcement-activity-osra-implementation-and-mtdi\/","title":{"rendered":"FMC Meeting Covers Enforcement Activity, OSRA Implementation, and MTDI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new regionally based structure for the Federal Maritime Commission investigatory program was unveiled at today\u2019s meeting of the Commission where enforcement activity, continued progress in implementing the <a href=\"\/osra-2022-implementation\/\">Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022<\/a> (OSRA), and the latest status of the <a href=\"\/fmc-maritime-transportation-data-initiative\/\">Maritime Transportation Data Initiative<\/a> (MTDI) were all discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Enforcement activity was also discussed in a closed session that included confidential information that could not be discussed publicly.<\/p>\n<h2>Enforcement, Investigations & Compliance<\/h2>\n<p>Commission enforcement activity remains robust and focused on the activities of larger service providers.<\/p>\n<p>In Fiscal Year 2022, BEIC executed 191 investigations, 204 enforcement matters, 59 compliance matters, and three formal enforcement proceedings.\u00a0 The overwhelming majority of this activity has focused on ocean carriers and marine terminal operators.\u00a0 Additionally, more than $3 million in civil penalties have been collected as a result of Commission efforts since 2021.<\/p>\n<p>A new regional organization for investigators was publicly unveiled at the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>This new structure will better situate investigators to respond to allegations of violations by the public and to be in closer proximity to regulated entities. Investigators will be found in:<br \/>\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Region One<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New York\/New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Norfolk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>Region Two<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atlanta<\/li>\n<li>Charleston<\/li>\n<li>Savannah<\/li>\n<li>Miami<\/li>\n<li>Houston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><strong>Region Three<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles\/Long Beach<\/li>\n<li>Oakland<\/li>\n<li>Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Salt Lake City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew staff are being added in all offices of the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance.<\/p>\n<h2>OSRA Implementation<\/h2>\n<p>Successfully implementing the many rulemakings mandated by OSRA remains a leading priority of the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2023\/03\/20\/2023-05393\/civil-penalty-amendments-to-rules-of-practice-and-procedure\">issued a Final Rule in March<\/a> amending its rules of practice and procedure regarding penalties and refunds that satisfies requirements established by OSRA Section 8.\u00a0 The changes make Commission regulations consistent with the authority also established by OSRA to order a refund of charges paid under a Charge Complaint proceeding.<\/p>\n<p>Progress continues to be made on two already commenced rulemakings.\u00a0 Commission staff is working to complete both the Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements and the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space.<\/p>\n<p>Staff is also working on the rulemaking addressing Unfair or Unjustly Discriminatory Methods.\u00a0 It is anticipated that will be issued in succession to the SNPRM on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal.<\/p>\n<h2>MTDI<\/h2>\n<p>Commissioner Carl Bentzel summarized the work he did leading the MTDI, his findings included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MTDIReportandViews.pdf\">Final Report<\/a> he issued last month, and recommendations he has identified for potential next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Bentzel\u2019s efforts included holding 18 meetings involving 80 different participants representing all industry segments responsible for moving a container from origin to destination, hosting a Data Summit in June 2022, and conducting numerous follow-up discussions in the ensuing months.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new regionally based structure for the Federal Maritime Commission investigatory program was unveiled at today\u2019s meeting of the Commission where enforcement activity, continued progress in implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), and the latest status of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) were all discussed. 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