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        <RIN>3072-AB97</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>3072</CODE>
            <NAME>Federal Maritime Commission</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>FMC</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Port Restrictions and Requirements in the United States/Japan Trade (Docket No. 96-20)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This action proposed to impose fees on liner vessels operated by Japanese carriers calling at U.S. ports, in response to apparent unfavorable conditions in the foreign oceanborne trade between the United States and Japan. The effect of the rule was to adjust or meet unfavorable conditions caused by Japanese port restrictions and requirements by imposing countervailing burdens on Japanese carriers. A final rule was issued, but its effective date was suspended.  The Commission subsequently determined to remove that suspended final rule, as market developments had overtaken its findings.  Beginning August 26, 1999, and every 180 days thereafter, the FMC has required U.S. and Japanese ocean common carriers in the U.S.-Japan trade to provide reports addressing the status of efforts to reform conditions unfavorable to shipping in the U.S.-Japan trade. Areas for reporting included reform of the "prior consultation" system for pre-approving carriers' service changes in Japan; entry of non-Japanese carriers into Japan's harbor services market; and Government of Japan proposals for broader harbor services deregulation. Effective November 7, 2001, and every 180 days thereafter, the reporting requirements have been revised to include effects of recent changes in Japanese laws and ordinances; continued application of the "prior consultation" system for pre-approving carriers' service changes in Japan; and entry of new entities into Japan's harbor services market.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Long-Term Actions</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>46 CFR 551</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>46 USC ch 421</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>46 CFR 550</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>Reorganization Plan 7 of 1961</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>26 FR 7315</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/13/1996</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>61 FR 58160</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Comment Period Extended to 01/20/97</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/27/1996</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>61 FR 68200</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/13/1997</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule - Report Due 08/26/1999 and Every 180 Days Thereafter</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/04/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 9696</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/14/1997</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Amendment to Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/16/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 18532</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effectiveness Extended to 09/04/97</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/16/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 18533</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Status Reports and Comments Due 07/01/97</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/16/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 18533</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Status Reports and Comments Due 08/05/97</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>04/16/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 18433</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Amendment to Final Rule - Denial of Petition</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>10/20/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 54396</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effectiveness Suspended 11/13/97</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/19/1997</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>62 FR 61648</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Removed</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>06/07/1999</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>64 FR 30245</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Removed Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>06/07/1999</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Report Due 11/07/2001 and Every 180 Days Thereafter</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/15/2001</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Requirement for Reporting Revised</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>08/15/2001</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>66 FR 42859</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Next Action Undetermined</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>To Be Determined</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Peter</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>King</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>J.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>General Counsel</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>3072</CODE>
                    <NAME>Federal Maritime Commission</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>FMC</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 523-5740</PHONE>
                <FAX>202 523-5738</FAX>
                <EMAIL>generalcounsel@fmc.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>800 North Capitol Street NW,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20573</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
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