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Program Descriptions

33.001:  Shipping Investigation of Complaints

Objectives:  To provide a forum for settling disputes between carriers and shippers on an informal basis, if possible, or by institution of formal proceedings, if warranted.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

33.001 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any person may file a complaint setting forth any violation of the Shipping Act of 1984 by ocean common carrier or other person subject to the Act.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Anyone/General public.

Credentials/Documentation:  An informal complaint alleging specific violations of the Act should be supported by facts sustaining such allegations.

33.001 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  An informal complaint may be filed with the Commission in the form of a letter addressed to Joseph T. Farrell, Director, Office of Informal Inquiries, Complaints and Informal Dockets, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20573. A formal complaint may be filed with the Commission in accordance with Section 11 of the Shipping Act of 1984.

Award Procedure:  None.

Deadlines:  There is a 3 year statute of limitations for Shipping Act of 1984.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Not applicable.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

33.001 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 20.900 Transportation: Consumer Affairs;
• 36.001 Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints.

33.001 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

33.001 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

Type of Assistance:  Investigation of Complaints.

Obligations:  (Salaries and Expenses) FY 99 $184,000; FY 00 est $293,000; and FY 01 est $372,000.

Budget Account Number:  65-0100-0-1-403.

Authorization:  Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 46 U.S.C. app. 1710.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  None.

33.001 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Area Representatives: Miami: Andrew Margolis, Miami Area Representative, Customs Management Center, 909 SE. 1st Ave., Room 705, Miami, FL 33131. Phone: (305) 536-4316. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (305) 536-4317. Internet E-mail: ANDREWM@FMC.GOV Seattle: Michael A. Moneck, Seattle Area Representative, c/o U.S. Customs Service, #7 South Nevada Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98134. Phone: (206) 553-0221. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (206) 553-0222. Internet E-mail: MICHAELM@FMC.GOV. New Orleans: Alvin N. Kellogg, New Orleans Representative, U.S. Customs House, 423 Canal Street, Room 309B, New Orleans, LA 70130. Phone: (504) 589-6662. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (504) 589-6663. Internet E-mail: ALVINK@FMC.GOV. Los Angeles: Oliver E. Clark, Los Angeles Area Representative, U.S. Custom House Bldg., P.O. Box 3164, 300 S. Ferry Street, Room 1018, Terminal Island Station, San Pedro, CA 90731. Phone: (310) 514-4905. FTS is not available. Fax: (310) 514-3931. Internet E-mail: OLIVERC@FMC.GOV.

Headquarters Office:  Joseph T. Farrell, Director, Office of Consumer Complaints, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20573. Phone: (202) 523-5807. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (202) 523-0014. Internet E-mail: JOSEPHF@FMC.GOV. New York: Emanuel J. Mingione, New York Area Representative, P.O. Box 3461 Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008. Phones: (212) 637-2929. Use the same number for FTS. Fax (212) 637-2930. Internet E-Mail: emanuelm@FMC.Gov.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

33.001 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  The Commission considers informal complaints and assists voluntary settlements and formal allegations regarding unlawful rates or practices and may award reparations for an injury resulting from a violation.

33.001 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  None.