This article has been reprinted from the Sept. 26 USDA Grain Transportation Report.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public comment on a proposed interpretive rule on demurrage and detention under the Shipping Act.
This interpretive rule would provide the public with guidance about how the Commission assesses the reasonableness of demurrage and detention practices and regulations under the Shipping Act.
The interpretive rule describes a nonexclusive list of factors the Commission may consider in evaluating claims and complaints that come before the agency under 46 U.S.C. 41102(c) and 46 C.F.R. 545.4(d).
The proposed rule contains specific guidance on how to submit comments, which will be accepted through October 31, 2019.