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  • 2024-28709 — Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96973
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Maritime Commission has started an investigation into reports that Spain is making it difficult for certain U.S. vessels to access its ports, particularly affecting those involved in the U.S. Maritime Security Program. This program supports ships that can be used by the U.S. Department of Defense in emergencies. The Commission is seeking comments and information from interested parties, including the Spanish government and affected shipping companies, to understand the situation better and determine if it harms U.S. foreign trade. The investigation aims to ensure fair and efficient trade conditions for U.S. shipping interests.

    Simple Explanation

    Spain is making it hard for some American ships to visit its ports, so a group that checks on these things is looking into why and wants people to share their thoughts to help solve the problem.

  • 2021-00323 — Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2560
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Maritime Commission issued a final rule to adjust for inflation the civil monetary penalties they assess, following the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This rule requires agencies to announce these adjustments by January 15 every year and is based on changes in the consumer price index. The adjustment process is not required to follow certain procedural steps like public notice or comment, and the rule will not have significant economic impacts. Additionally, the rule doesn’t involve any new collection of information from the public.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Maritime Commission changed its money penalties to keep up with price changes, and they have to tell everyone about it by mid-January every year. They didn't need to ask people for opinions to make these changes, and no one needs to do anything new because of it.

  • 2025-04042 — Order of Investigation Into Transit Constraints at International Maritime Chokepoints
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12158
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating issues with shipping routes at important international maritime chokepoints, such as the English Channel and the Suez Canal. The investigation aims to understand how foreign laws, vessel practices, and other factors create shipping delays and complications. They have invited public comments to gather insights and possible solutions to these shipping constraints by May 13, 2025. The inquiry is looking into the financial, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of these maritime issues.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Maritime Commission is trying to figure out why some busy ocean routes, like the English Channel and Suez Canal, get clogged up and cause boat traffic jams. They are asking people for ideas on how to fix these problems.

  • 2025-00630 — Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3039
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation. This adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The new penalty amounts are calculated using a formula based on changes in the consumer price index. This rule takes effect on January 15, 2025, and does not require a public comment period due to exemptions from certain rulemaking procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Maritime Commission is updating fines to match the rise in prices, like when things cost more at the store, starting January 15, 2025, and they don't need to ask people what they think about this change first.