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DOT/MARAD RIN: 2133-AB19 Publication ID: Spring 1998 
Title: Fair and Reasonable Rates: Bulk and Packaged Preference Cargoes 
Abstract: In an effort to encourage the development of a modern and efficient U.S. flag bulk fleet and to help lower government-wide cargo preference program costs, MARAD changed its methodology for the determination of fair and reasonable rates for carriage of dry and liquid bulk and packaged preference cargoes on United States commercial cargo vessels. In this action, MARAD prescribed cost averaging as the methodology to be used for determining rates, it implemented conforming procedural changes, and it reduced information collection under these regulations. This rule is significant due to substantial industry and government interest. The rule is consistent with maritime reform legislation enacted in October 1996 (PL 104-239). 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 382   
Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b)    46 app USC 1241(b)   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  04/19/1995  60 FR 19559   
ANPRM Comment Period End  06/19/1995    
NPRM  02/28/1997  62 FR 9143   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/29/1997    
Final Action  01/27/1998  63 FR 3819   
Final Action Effective  01/29/1998    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael P. Ferris
Director, Office of Cost and Rates
Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-2324