Complaints filed: CTM International, Inc.,

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Federal Register: June 3, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 106)NoticesPage 30228From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

Docket No. 98-07CTM International, Inc. v. Medtech Enterprises, Inc. and Mr. Xin Liu; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment

Notice is given that a complaint filedby CTM International, Inc. (``Complainant'') against Medtech Enterprises, Inc. and Mr. Xin Liu (``Respondents'') was served May 28, 1998. Complainant alleges that Respondents violated section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. app. section 1709(a)(1), by issuing a bad check or issuing a check upon which payment was subsequently stopped in order to induce release of cargo, and thereafter failing to remit the ocean freight and other charges due and payable for two shipments of used medical equipment from New York to Xingang, China.

This proceeding has been assigned to the office of Administrative Law Judges. Hearing in this matter, if any is held, shall commence within the time limitations prescribed in 46 CFR 502.61, and only after consideration has been given by the parties and the presiding officer to the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution. The hearing shall include oral testimony and cross-examination in the discretion of the presiding officer only upon proper showing that there are genuine issues of material fact that cannot be resolved on the basis of sworn statements, affidavits, depositions, or other documents or that the nature of the matter in issue is such that an oral hearing and cross- examination are necessary for the development of an adequate record. Pursuant to the further terms of 46 CFR 502.61, the initial decision of the presiding officer in this proceeding shall be issued by May 28, 1999, and the final decision of the Commission shall be issued by September 29, 1999. Joseph C. Polking, Secretary.

FR Doc. 98-14620Filed6-2-98; 8:45 amBILLING CODE 6730-01-M