Effective	26FEB2015
Filed	26FEB2015
Filing Codes	I

a. When a Shipper requests that Carrier sign a Service
   Contract, every Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier
   (NVOCC) MUST clearly state its status as an NVOCC to
   the Carrier at the time a Service Contract is requested. 
   
b. If the Shipper requesting a Service Contract identifies
   itself as an NVOCC, the Carrier shall obtain
   documentation that the NVOCC has filed a Tariff in
   compliance with FMC regulations and maintains an effective
   Ocean Transportation Intermediary NVOCC Bond as required by
   the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, before the Carrier
   will sign a Service Contract for the account of such NVOCC.
   A copy of the Tariff Rule (required by 46 CFR 520.11)
   published by the NVOCC which demonstrates that a Tariff and
   Bond are in effect (including printed copies of a download
   internet web Tariff Screen Display) will be accepted by
   the Carrier as documenting the NVOCC's compliance with
   the Tariff and Bonding Requirements of the Shipping Act.
    
c. When a Shippers' Association requests that Carrier sign
   a Service Contract, it MUST clearly state whether or not
   any of the members who will be entitled to access the
   Service Contract is an NVOCC.  If the member for whom
   transportation service is to be provided under the
   Service Contract is an NVOCC the provisions of paragraph
   b. above will apply.

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