Portions of the RPI are designated for internal and administrative use only and are generally not available. Carriers are now required to publish certain contract essential terms and their rates and charges on private automated systems, such as the Internet. The Commission publishes on its homepage a list of private automated tariff systems. To access the ATFI system, users must register with the Commission. An initial registration fee is required, as well as filing and retrieval fees.
User guides are also available for purchase.
Anyone who has registered to use the ATFI system may access the system via modem. An ATFI registration form and the applicable fees are published in 46 CFR 520. This is a publicly available library of currently effective carrier and terminal agreements on file with the Commission. It is located in the Bureau of Trade Analysis. Members of the public may visit the library during the business hours.