[Federal Register: November 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 212)]
[Notices]               
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-21]

 
South Carolina Maritime Services, Inc. v. South Carolina State 
Ports Authority; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint was filed by South Carolina 
Maritime Services, Inc. (``Complainant''), against South Carolina State 
Ports Authority (``Respondent''). The complaint was served on October 
27, 1999. Complainant alleges that Respondent violated sections 
10(b)(10) and (d)(4) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. 
Secs. 1709(b)(10) and (d)(4), by refusing to deal with gaming vessels 
and refusing to provide berthing space to Complainant for its ``cruises 
to nowhere'' and cruises to the Bahamas, yet providing berthing space 
to other vessels providing ``cruises to nowhere'' and cruises to the 
Bahamas.
    This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative 
Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence 
within the limitations

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prescribed in 46 CFR 502.61, and only after consideration has been 
given by the parties and the presiding officer to the use of 
alternative forms of dispute resolution. The hearing shall include oral 
testimony and cross-examination in the discretion of the presiding 
officer only upon proper showing that there are genuine issues of 
material fact that cannot be resolved on the basis of sworn statements, 
affidavits, depositions, or other documents or that the nature of the 
matter in issue is such that an oral hearing and cross-examination are 
necessary for the development of an adequate record. Pursuant to the 
further terms of 46 CFR 502.61, the initial decision of the presiding 
officer in this proceeding shall be issued by October 27, 2000, and the 
final decision of the Commission shall be issued by February 26, 2001.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-28734 Filed 11-2-99; 8:45 am]
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