FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION ISSUES RULE: CHARGE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Federal Maritime Commission has issued a rule called: Charge Complaint Procedures.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 1 by David Eng, Secretary.

Summary: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) is issuing this rule to bring awareness that as an alternative to following the Commission's Interim Procedure for Charge Complaints, Charge Complaints may be filed with the Commission following traditional complaint processes involving either an Administrative Law Judge or Small Claims Officer. In accordance with the statute, when a person files a Charge Complaint as a traditional complaint, the Administrative Law Judge or Small Claims Officer must treat the complaint as such, including by re...