Effective	16APR2003
Filed	16APR2003
Filing Codes	IR

A. Carrier shall identify and ascertain the status of the
   shipper tendering the cargo, Viz: Owner of the cargo
   shippers association, non-vessel operating common
   carrier or other specified designation.
   
B. Carrier shall state the shipper's status in a clear and
   legible manner in the shipper identification box on its
   bill of lading, way bill, or other substitute record of
   carriage.
    
C. If the shipper or a member of a shippers' association
   tendering the cargo is identified as a NVOCC, carrier
   shall obtain documentation that the NVOCC has a tariff
   and bond as required by sections 8 and 23 of the
   Shipping Act 1984, CFR 580.5(d) (25) and Public Law
   98-237 before carrier accepts or transports cargo for
   the account of the NVOCC. A copy of the documentation
   initially provided showing compliance with the tariff
   and bonding requirements will be provided to carrier
   every sic months.
    
D. If any NVOCC provide 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.

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