Is the Commission’s Reference/Law Library available to the public for research?
Yes. The Commission’s Public Reference/Law Library is available to the public. Its holdings consist of specialized material primarily covering the various segments of the international shipping industry, as well as historical and current regulatory materials covering all phases of shipping in the U.S. foreign trades. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Library and use the materials; however, all collection materials must be used in the Library during Library hours. The Librarian can be reached at (202) 523-5762, or by email at LibraryInquires@fmc.gov.