If the response to any question is yes, please attach an
Updated June 20, 2022. QI-1 eligible beneficiaries receive help with part of their Medicare expenses through state Medicaid programs. Each receipt for cargo issued by a licensed freight forwarder shall be clearly identified as Receipt for Cargo and be readily distinguishable from a bill of lading. (c) Notices of court and other claims against OTIs by financial responsibility providers. (d) Common carrier. The qualifying individual must have a minimum of three years experience in the ocean transportation intermediary business in the United States in order to be approved. Any NVOCC as defined in 515.2(m)(2), in addition to a bond meeting the requirements of 515.21(a)(2) or (3), may obtain and file with the Commission proof of an optional bond rider, as provided in Appendix E or Appendix F of this part. The term "qualifying individual" (QI) is added and defines QI as an individual who meets the Shipping Act's experience and character requirements. is complete and our investigation does not reveal any circumstances that would
(4) Limited liability company. Please check the
yourself with the rules and regulations pertaining to ocean transportation
The Commission may also seek payment of civil penalties assessed under section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FM) is to exercise of the comptroller functions of the Department of the Air Force, including financial management functions. 515.25 Filing of proof of financial responsibility. These recordkeeping requirements are independent of the retention requirements of other federal agencies. The estimated average time is: Recordkeeping, 20 minutes; Learning about the form, 20 minutes; Preparing and sending the form to the FMC, 20 minutes. If
If you are transferring a
The Guarantor and/or Applicant specifically agree to file such written notice of cancellation. No licensed freight forwarder shall enter into an agreement or other arrangement (excluding agency arrangements not prohibited by law or this part) with an unlicensed person that bestows any fee, compensation, or other benefit upon the unlicensed person. ____ [indicate whether NVOCC or Freight Forwarder], as Principal (hereinafter Principal), and ____ as Surety (hereinafter Surety) are held and firmly bound unto the United States of America in the sum of $____ for the payment of which sum we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally. 18. (d) Special contracts. For LLPs and LLCs, an Amended Partner Membership
Proof of firm's name, original and English translation. license, state the name of the existing company whose license is being
41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), or any penalty assessed against the Principal pursuant to section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. (c) Receipts and disbursements by shipment. You are using an unsupported browser. freight forwarding. In addition, each licensed freight forwarder must maintain the following records for a period of five years: (a) General financial data. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION . (13) Giving expert advice to exporters concerning letters of credit, other documents, licenses or inspections, or on problems germane to the cargoes' dispatch. (g) Duplicative compensation. 2022 Distribution-Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. 6. (2) Non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC) means a common carrier that does not operate the vessels by which the ocean transportation is provided, and is a shipper in its relationship with an ocean common carrier. Length of qualifying ocean transportation . electing the qualifying individual or the partnership agreement. instance where the application has been processed in whole or part. citations and headings Each licensee and registrant shall carry on its business only under the name in which it was licensed or registered and only under its license or registration number as assigned by the Commission. If you are changing
In the event an application is closed as a result of the applicant's failure to provide information or documents necessary to complete processing, the filing fee will not be returned. Certification and Licensing (BCL) or can be found on the Commissions website
[80 FR 68735, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 62468, Nov. 15, 2019]. documentation that will verify that fact, e.g. Jeannie Knudson. (g) Response to requests of Commission. An OTI who has reason to believe that its principal or shipper has not, with respect to a shipment to be handled by such OTI, complied with the laws of the United States, or has made any error or misrepresentation in, or omission from, any export declaration, bill of lading, affidavit, or other document which the principal or shipper executes in connection with such shipment, shall advise its principal or shipper promptly of the suspected noncompliance, error, misrepresentation or omission, and shall decline to participate in any transaction involving such document until the matter is properly and lawfully resolved. "Published Edition". A qualifying individual must have at least three years of demonstrable OTI experience in the U.S. trades that can be confirmed by the FMC and, be an officer of the company. acceptable include experience gained overseas (import) as an ocean freight
We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. Licensing, Registration and/or Proof of Financial Responsibility, Competition and Integrity for Americas Ocean Supply Chain, Apply for or make changes to a License or Request a Foreign Registration, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) Implementation, Foreign NVOCC Registration Status Changes, Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services, Historical Federal Maritime Commission Reports, Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (VOCC) Audit Program. (d) Arrangements with ocean transportation intermediaries whose licenses have been revoked. If applicant is currently licensed as an ocean freight
the response to any question is yes, please attach an explanation. [80 FR 68733, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 62467, Nov. 15, 2019]. 515.21 of the Commission's ocean transportation intermediary
shipments, drafts, letters of credit, and any other sums due such principal(s) or shipper(s). Use the Delete ( ) icon to delete Qualifying Individuals. Revision 21-2; Effective June 1, 2021. Such termination shall become effective thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice by the Commission. responsibility within two years of the date of approval, the Commission will
(3) Notices required by this section shall include the name of the claimant, name of the court and case number assigned, and the name and license or organization number of the OTI involved. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. p;^z^r':;@{GKC 0e`} ^8 T@T!n9Sp Y
"0429D
-3,~iF i
20* uT
All OTIs are responsible for requiring that, upon the request of any authorized Commission representative, their agents make available all records and books of account relating to ocean transportation intermediary service provided by or for their principals, and respond promptly to any lawful inquiries by such representative. Company Name, including additions or removals of trade names, Business structure change (such as a conversion from a corporation to an LLC), Addition of NVOCC or Ocean Freight Forwarding authority. 1 0 obj
No licensed freight forwarder shall render, or offer to render, any freight forwarding service free of charge or at a reduced fee in consideration of receiving compensation from a common carrier or for any other reason. A group or association of ocean transportation intermediaries may also file an optional bond rider as provided in 515.25(b). PDF Guidelines on Individual Accountability and Conduct proof of legal name) and include the proper fee. APPLICATIONS REQUIRE THE COMPLETION OF PARTS A AND G. Other Parts of the FMC-18
[80 FR 68734, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 62468, Nov. 15, 2019]. 14. seeks a change in business structure, license transfer, or name change. A licensed freight forwarder may own, operate, or otherwise maintain or supervise an electronic data interchange-based computer system in its forwarding business; however, the forwarder must directly perform value-added services as described in paragraph (c) of this section in order to be entitled to carrier compensation. The eCFR is displayed with paragraphs split and indented to follow A foreign NVOCC seeking to be licensed under this part must demonstrate that its qualifying individual has a minimum 3 years' experience in ocean transportation intermediary activities, and the necessary character to render ocean transportation intermediary services. ____ to the United States of America and filed with the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 is modified as follows: 1. in the United States commerce as defined in 46 C.F.R. The Faculty Multimedia Center (FMC) is a do-it-yourself . A person cannot be certified for any other Medicaid-funded program and the QI program at the same time. More specific policies and procedures for . Commission staff will acknowledgereceipt andadvise if any further action is required. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, no person in the United States may advertise, hold oneself out, or act as an ocean transportation intermediary unless that person holds a valid license issued by the Commission. 40101-41309) and the rules and regulations of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), or is or may become a group or association of OTIs, and desires to establish its financial responsibility in accordance with section 19 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. the amount of the civil penalty may increase to $30,000 for each violation. documentation that lists all appointed officers) must be submitted with the
PDF Frequently Asked Questions: Free Miner Certificate (FMC) - Gov The Insured or the Insurer may at any time terminate the Insurance by mail or email (bcl@fmc.gov) written notice to the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. No licensed freight forwarder shall share, directly or indirectly, any compensation or freight forwarding fee with a shipper, consignee, seller, or purchaser, or an agent, affiliate, or employee thereof; nor with any person advancing the purchase price of the property or guaranteeing payment therefor; nor with any person having a beneficial interest in the shipment. This person is called the FMC Qualifying Individual or "QI". 515.18 Application after revocation or denial. Qualifying Individual (QI) Replacement U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations require that OFFs keep the Commission informed of any changes to their Qualifying Individual (QI). Responsibility Requirements. typed, no hand written submissions will be accepted. documentation (e.g. applicant and complete the section C titled Name Change/License Transfer to
Now, Therefore, The condition of this obligation is that the penalty amount of this Guaranty shall be available to pay any judgment obtained or any settlement made pursuant to a claim under 46 CFR 515.23 for damages against the Applicant arising from the Applicant's transportation-related activities or order for reparations issued pursuant to section 11 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. Dollars or Renminbi Yuan at the option of the Surety) shall be available to pay any fines and penalties for activities in the U.S.-China trades imposed by the Ministry of Communications of the People's Republic of China (MOC) or its authorized competent communications department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government or the State Administration of Industry and Commerce pursuant to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transportation and the Implementing Rules of the Regulations of the PRC on International Maritime Transportation promulgated by MOC Decree No. Attach all supporting
305, 40102, 40104, 40501-40503, 40901-40904, 41101-41109, 41301-41302, 41305-41307; Pub. ( q) Reduced forwarding fees means charges to a principal for forwarding services that are below the licensed ocean freight forwarder's usual charges for such services. The total amount of aggregate coverage equals or exceeds $125,000. If the applicant is an
42301 - 42307 8, 1999, as amended at 80 FR 68737, Nov. 5, 2015]. Identify three persons,
8. We are also republishing a certification process pertaining to. Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Bond Form [Form 48], Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Insurance Form [Form 67], Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Guaranty Form [Form 68], Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Group Bond Form [FMC-69], Optional Rider for Additional NVOCC Financial Responsibility (Optional Rider to Form FMC-48) [FORM 48A], PART 515 - LICENSING, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL DUTIES FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES, Subpart B - Eligibility and Procedure for Licensing and Registration. 14 CFR 382.3 - What do the terms in this rule mean? _/g6!k\gq}{71 AcN+--A*6UuPi]a?lB2rCAU+xd0Q; Auditors and accredited bodies compliance requirements It should be noted that fees will not be returned in any
individual, or $500.00 for a company, made payable to the "Minister of Finance ", to: Mineral Titles Branch 300-865 Hornby Street Vancouver, B.C. (c) Common carriers. 515.16 Revocation or suspension of license. trade name or adding a trade name, you must attach the appropriate
FMC regulates ocean shippingTo qualify for any of the three types of OTI license issued by the Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC"), your company must demonstrate to the FMC that at least one of your company officers has a minimum of three (3) years working experience for an FMC licensed NVOCC, ocean forwarder, or ocean carrier in the USA.