Exemption of Freight Forwarders in the Noncontiguous Domestic Trade From Rate Reasonableness and Tariff Filing Requirements
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 1997-02-28 · Effective 1997-03-30 · 62 FR 9110
Document
Document number
97-4868
Federal Register citation
62 FR 9110
CFR reference
49 CFR 1319
Type
Rule
Action
Final rules.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
1997-02-28
Effective date
1997-03-30
DOT docket
STB Ex Parte No. 598
Abstract
The Board exempts freight forwarders in the noncontiguous domestic trade from tariff filing requirements. This action eliminates an unnecessary regulatory burden and should provide freight forwarders with additional flexibility to meet the needs of their customers.