[Federal Register: October 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 206)]
[Notices]               
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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

[Docket No. 99-19]

 
William J. Brewer v. Saeid B. Maralan (aka Sam Bustani) and World 
Line Shipping, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

    Notice is given that a complaint filed by William J. Brewer 
(``Complainant'') against Saeid B. Maralan (aka Sam Bustani) and World 
Line Shipping, Inc. (``Respondents'') was served October 19, 1999. 
Complainant alleges that Respondents violated sections 8 and 10 of the 
Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. sections 1707 and 1709, by quoting 
charges for the shipment of Complainant's household and business 
property from Michigan to Egypt; after picking up the shipment, 
invoicing Complainant at a non-tariffed rate higher than that quoted; 
falsifying a bill of lading; after payment of invoiced charges, failing 
to make delivery of the shipment; and providing Complainant no 
information to help locate the shipment.

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    This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative 
Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence 
within the time limitations 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 prescribing 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 19, 
2000, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by 
February 16, 2001.
Bryant L. VanBrakle,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-27869 Filed 10-25-99; 8:45 am]
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