Effective	18MAY2011
Filed	18MAY2011
Filing Codes	I

a. Every Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) MUST clearly state
   its status as an NVOCC when an NRA is negotiated with Carrier before
   the NRA is finalized and before any cargo is booked with, or tendered
   to, the Carrier for transportation service.
   
b. If the Shipper tendering the cargo 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 provide formal
   acceptance of any NRA agreed to with that 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 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 negotiates and agrees to any NRA with
   the Carrier, it MUST clearly state whether or not the member for
   which it will be booking or tendering cargo is an NVOCC.  If the
   any member for whom transportation service is to be provided is an
   NVOCC the provisions of paragraph b. above will apply.

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