FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: INVESTIGATION INTO CONDITIONS AFFECTING SHIPPING IN THE FOREIGN TRADE AND DENIAL OF ENTRY OF VESSELS INTO SPANISH PORTS AND PROPOSED REMEDIES TO MEET OR ADJUST THE UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Federal Maritime Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 15 by David Eng, Secretary.

Summary: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) proposes to adjust or meet unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain. The Commission proposes a per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels of $200, 000 and restrictions on the import of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also proposes using additional statutory authority to impose ...