FMC Set to Issue Amended OTI Licensing Rules
The Federal Maritime Commission on Oct. 21 voted to move forward with a final rule amending new ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licensing and financial responsibility requirements, it said in a press release (here). Under the new regulations, OTIs will be…
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required to renew their licenses every three years through an on-line portal beginning in late 2016. The final rule also provides for an expedited hearing process for license denials, revocations, or suspensions. The rule is based on a proposal issued by the FMC in 2014 (see 14100916) that drew criticism from the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (see 1412120016). Also in its Oct. 21 meeting, the FMC voted to seek comments on possible modifications to its rules on service contracts and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) service arrangements, it said.