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June 19, 2008

2:00PM

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Federal Maritime Commission Management and Regulation of International Shipping

  • 2167 Rayburn House Office Building


Purpose of the Hearing

The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation convened at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Room 2167 of the Rayburn House Office Building to receive testimony regarding the management of the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) on the FMC’s regulation of international shipping.  The Subcommittee also received testimony from a management consultant who reviewed the performance of the agency as well as testimony from industry associations representing vessel owners, shippers, and transportation intermediaries regarding the current regulation of international shipping and its impact on imports and exports.

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