# Exemption of Freight Forwarders in the Noncontiguous Domestic Trade From Rate Reasonableness and Tariff Filing Requirements
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rules. · Published 1997-02-28 · Effective 1997-03-30 · 62 FR 9110
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-4868
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 9110
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 1319
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/02/28/97-4868/exemption-of-freight-forwarders-in-the-noncontiguous-domestic-trade-from-rate-reasonableness-and)
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