[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 9] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] [CITE: 46CFR503.70] [Page 112] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER IV--FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION PART 503_PUBLIC INFORMATION--Table of Contents Subpart H_Public Observation of Federal Maritime Commission Meetings and Public Access to Information Pertaining to Commission Meetings Sec. 503.70 Policy. It is the policy of the Federal Maritime Commission, under the Provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b, Sept. 13, 1976) to entitle the public to the fullest practicable information regarding the decisional processes of the Commission. The provisions of this subpart set forth the procedural requirements designed to provide the public with such information while continuing to protect the rights of individuals and to maintain the capabilities of the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under the shipping statutes administered by this Commission.