What is a special docket application for permission to refund or waive freight charges?
See the Commissionss Rules of Practice and Procedure at 46 CFR 502.271. Under these provisions, a common carrier or a shipper may file a special docket application seeking permission for a common carrier or conference to refund or waive collection of a portion of freight charges if specific criteria is met. Such application must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission.
A common carrier or a shipper may file a special docket application seeking permission for a common carrier or conference to refund or waive collection of a portion of freight charges if there is: an error in the tariff; an error in failing to publish a new tariff; or, an error in quoting a new tariff. Such application must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission. See the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure at 46 C.F.R. § 502.271 for further information.
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