[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 9] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] [CITE: 46CFR565.8] [Page 273-274] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER IV--FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION PART 565_CONTROLLED CARRIERS--Table of Contents Sec. 565.8 Special permission. Section 8(d) of the Shipping Act of 1984 authorizes the Commission, in its discretion and for good cause shown, to permit increases or decreases in rates, or the issuance of new or initial rates, on less than statutory notice under Sec. 565.7. Section 9(c) of the Shipping Act of 1984 authorizes the Commission to [[Page 274]] permit a controlled carrier's rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations to become effective on less than 30 days' notice. The Commission may also in its discretion and for good cause shown, permit departures from the requirements of this part. The Commission will consider such requests for special permission by controlled carriers pursuant to its procedures set forth at 46 CFR part 520.