RULE: 25 - CERTIFICATION OF SHIPPER STATUS IN FOREIGN COMMERCE Eff: 17MAY1999
| Effective | 17MAY1999 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 17MAY1999 |
| Filing Codes | I |
A. In accordance with the Non-Vessel-Operating Common
Carrier Amendments of 1990, Public Law 98-237, 98
Stat. 56, and 46 CFR Sec. 580.5 (d)(25), each Shipper
who is a Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier shall
provide to Carrier prior to tendering any shipment
within the scope of this Tariff a copy of its tariff
page(s) reflecting its compliance with the tariff and
bonding requirements of Public Law 98-237. Immediate
notice of any cancellation of its tariff or bond
shall be given to Carrier by a Non-Vessel-Operating
Common Carrier. Additional copies of the tariff
page(s) initially provided showing compliance with
the tariff and bonding requirements shall be sent to
Carrier by each Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier
semi-annually, each April 15 and October 15.
B. If any Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier provides a
false or misleading certification to Carrier, either
of its status or of it having filed a tariff and
surety bond with the FMC, it shall be liable to
Carrier for any fines, penalties or damages sustained
by Carrier due to Carrier transporting cargo in
violation of Public Law 98-237.