Effective	03MAY2008
Filed	03MAY2008
Filing Codes	I

a. When a Shipper requests that Carrier sign an NSA, every
   Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) MUST
   clearly state its status as an NVOCC to the Carrier
   at the time an NSA is requested. 
   
b. If the Shipper requesting an NSA 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 an NSA 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
   an NSA, it MUST clearly state whether or not any of the
   members who will be entitled to access the NSA is an
   NVOCC.  If the member for whom transportation service is
   to be provided under the NSA is an NVOCC the provisions
   of paragraph b. above will apply.

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