41107-41109). For an LLC, the names of the managers, members or officers, as applicable, may be published. A person must be given the opportunity to choose which benefit they prefer . telephone at(202) 523-5843 (Office of Transportation Intermediaries) or by fax Such investigations may address: (a) The accuracy of the information submitted in the application; (b) The integrity and financial responsibility of the applicant; (c) The character of the applicant and its qualifying individual; and. *Persons failing to indicate accurate residency status will be automatically charged the non-resident rate. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this day ____ of ____________, 20____, By: ________________________________________________, Optional Rider for Additional NVOCC Financial Responsibility for Group Bonds [Optional Rider to Form FMC-69]. 515.18 Application after revocation or denial. Guarantor shall not be liable for payments of any of the damages, reparations or penalties hereinbefore described which arise as the result of any transportation-related activities of Applicant after the cancellation of the Guaranty, as herein provided, but such cancellation shall not affect the liability of the Guarantor for the payment of any such damages, reparations or penalties prior to the date such cancellation becomes effective. Commission staff will acknowledgereceipt andadvise if any further action is required. A document supporting the legal business name Now, therefore, the conditions of this obligation are that the penalty amount of this bond shall be available to pay any judgment obtained or any settlement made pursuant to a claim under 46 CFR 515.23 against the OTIs enumerated in Appendix A of this bond for damages arising from any or all of the identified OTIs' transportation-related activities under the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. This group bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons who have obtained a judgment or made a settlement pursuant to a claim under 46 CFR 515.23 for damages against any or all of the OTIs identified in Appendix A not covered by said OTIs' insurance policy(ies), guaranty(ies) or surety bond(s) arising from said OTIs' transportation-related activities under the Shipping Act, or order for reparation issued pursuant to section 11 of the Shipping Act, and to the benefit of the Federal Maritime Commission for any penalty assessed against said OTIs pursuant to section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. to include the proper fee with your application will cause it to be returned A filing fee shall be paid, as required under 515.5(c). The following notice shall appear on each invoice to a principal: Upon request, we shall provide a detailed breakout of the components of all charges assessed and a true copy of each pertinent document relating to these charges. Registrants may request a hearing for terminations or suspensions of the effectiveness of their registrations following the same procedures set forth in 515.17 (governing hearing requests for denials, revocations and suspensions of licenses). Figure 5: Modify Qualifying Individual How to Remove a Qualifying Individual 1. 41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), or any penalty assessed against the Principal pursuant to section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. A second qualifying individual may qualify on behalf of the company with 5 or more years of experience or with 2 to 4 years of experience by taking an exam administered by the Division . 1 0 obj 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. Part 515 of Shippers, common carriers, and other affected persons may seek payment from the bond, insurance, or other surety maintained by an ocean transportation intermediary for damages arising out of its ocean transportation-related activities. No conference or group of common carriers shall deny in the export commerce of the United States compensation to an ocean freight forwarder or limit that compensation, as provided for by section 19(e)(4) of the Act (46 U.S.C. BEIC then works with the OTI, its tariff publisher, and bonding company, as necessary, to assist the OTI in bringing its operations into compliance. proposing more than one qualifying individual complete Part D for each The common carrier shall retain such certifications for a period of five (5) years. The complete 862. You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. OMB control number assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. Jeannie Knudson. Use a different letter for each qualifying individual (i.e., A5, Certification and Licensing (BCL) or can be found on the Commissions website Background and more details are available in the Applications for a new license by the executor, administrator, heir(s), or assign(s) shall be made on Form FMC-18, and shall be accompanied by the fee required under 515.5(c). Completed application Form FMC-18 and $250.00 fee. All applications must contain a street address indicating the principal Under FRP, what is the definition of a qualified individual? Submission of Form FMC-1 as Prerequisite for License: The FMC proposes adjusting the language of . 20. (2) Notices described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall be promptly submitted in writing by mail or email (bcl@fmc.gov) to the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573. This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our OTI List - Federal Maritime Commission company, no affiliation-paying rent, sister company with common stock Organization and Purpose Submit electronically or print out and complete Form FMC-18: Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary. In any other instance where it is necessary to attach a supplemental In the event a licensee acquires one or more additional licensees, for the purpose of merger, consolidation, or control, the acquiring licensee shall advise the Commission of such acquisition, including any change in ownership, within 30 days after such change occurs by submitting an amended Form FMC-18. After all Parts of the application have been completed and the application has been submitted, you must submit the required. (b) Filing of license application forms. (2) In addition to information provided by the applicant and its references, the Commission may consider all information relevant to determining whether an applicant has the necessary character to render ocean transportation intermediary services, including but not limited to, information regarding: Violations of any shipping laws, or statutes relating to the import, export, or transport of merchandise in international trade; operating as an OTI without a license or registration; state and federal felonies and misdemeanors; voluntary and non-voluntary bankruptcies not discharged; outstanding tax liens and other court and administrative judgments and proceedings; compliance with immigration status requirements described in 49 CFR 1572.105; denial, revocation, or suspension of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential under 49 CFR 1572; and the denial, revocation, or suspension of a customs broker's license under 19 CFR subpart B, section 111. here. is also required for applications seeking approval of a change in business 515.11 Basic requirements for licensing; eligibility. (1) Any person in the United States advertising, holding oneself out, or acting as an ocean freight forwarder as defined in 515.2(m)(1) shall furnish evidence of financial responsibility in the amount of $50,000. A registration shall become automatically ineffective for a failure of a registered NVOCC to maintain proof of financial responsibility on file with the Commission. Incomplete applications will be returned without processing. (c) Has made any materially false or misleading statement to the Commission in connection with its application; then, a notice of intent to deny the application shall be sent to the applicant stating the reason(s) why the Commission intends to deny the application. The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under qualifying individual, other officer, director, partner, member, stockholder, Indicate all entities of any type whether in the United Upon the request of its principal(s), each licensed freight forwarder shall provide a complete breakout of its charges and a true copy of any underlying document or bill of charges pertaining to the licensed freight forwarder's invoice. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this ____________day of ____, 20____. The Commissions Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) Compliance Program is conducted primarily by written correspondence and directly engages the OTIs management in a quick, high-level review of the OTIs bonding level, tariff, and current operating status to determine whether additional actions are needed to comply with Commission requirements. Each forwarder shall retain evidence in its shipment files that the forwarder, in fact, has performed the required services enumerated on the certification. 7. No fee shall be charged for reporting such changes. 41104(a)(11), unless the common carrier knew that such NVOCC or OFF was not in compliance with the applicable tariff or financial responsibility requirements. US Any person serving the Secretary must also send to the ocean transportation intermediary, or group or association of ocean transportation intermediaries which provide financial coverage for the financial responsibilities of a member ocean transportation intermediary, by mail or courier service at the ocean transportation intermediary's, or group's, address published in its tariff, a copy of each document served upon the Secretary, and shall attest to that service at the time service is made upon the Secretary. 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. ____ 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. Failure 12. Describe applicant's if this is an application for a license transfer, this question must be xZmoFna?R%(sd9u9IMqh,9$;,XKr(K Efggyv7HU~a|Q1Y/97..nx/OINd/'d|lpz9||mmSX=}8=lT}== &lL~_'mzU]3 HYc%BfK? std$: #zVs`q -?_=UI WLze? r*"Crz3alF\/ X^9|O8JrW){ZR)KH~()> 'e2(q4P~D The experts in U.S. Federal Maritime regulations since 1975. (c) Guaranty, by filing with the Commission evidence of guaranty on Form FMC-68. In the event of a claim against a group bond, the bond must be replenished up to the original amount of coverage within 30 days of payment of the claim; and, (iii) be in excess of a member's individual financial responsibility coverage already in place; and. the name of the owner. (1) Any person who wishes to obtain a license to operate as an ocean transportation intermediary shall submit electronically a completed application Form FMC-18 (Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary) in accordance with the automated FMC-18 filing system and corresponding instructions. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 1-866-TELL-FAA (1-866-835-5322) Hearing procedures governing denial, revocation, or suspension of OTI license. (c) Affiliates of intermediaries. No OTI shall permit its name, license, license number, registration, or registration number to be used by any person who is not an employee or an agent of the OTI. - Download the Root Cert and Intermediate Root (if you have one) - Upload the Root + Int Root to FMC. Non-U.S.-based NVOCCs, unless licensed, are required to submit proof of financial responsibility in the amount of $150,000; it is recommended that the registered NVOCC use a licensed OTI for any OTI services performed on its behalf in the United States. [80 FR 68732, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 62467, Nov. 15, 2019]. (2) Any person in the United States advertising, holding oneself out, or acting as an NVOCC as defined in 515.2(m)(2) shall furnish evidence of financial responsibility in the amount of $75,000. The application must 1221 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<771312062B97CA4C8DD3E39D25FD9618>]/Index[1208 33]/Info 1207 0 R/Length 83/Prev 603469/Root 1209 0 R/Size 1241/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Applicants whose applications/approvals have become invalid may submit a new Form FMC-18, together with the required filing fee, at any time. The Register contains details of all mediators who hold FMCA (qualified) status, plus those who have completed approved initial training and are working towards FMCA. 13. endstream endobj 1209 0 obj <>/Metadata 71 0 R/Pages 1206 0 R/StructTreeRoot 112 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1210 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 1206 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1211 0 obj <>stream If you need additional space, enter the information on 6, 2004; 80 FR 68735, Nov. 5, 2015; 85 FR 9683, Feb. 20, 2020]. members of large organization or are affiliated with international If the response to any question is yes, please attach an explanation. When a claimant seeks payment under this section, it simultaneously shall notify both the financial responsibility provider and the ocean transportation intermediary of the claim by mail or courier service. Non-U.S.-based NVOCCs may obtain a registration or license from the FMC. If you have questions or are unsure, please give us a call at 630-537-1188. The certification shall read as follows: The undersigned hereby certifies that neither it nor any holding company, subsidiary, affiliate, officer, director, agent or executive of the undersigned has a beneficial interest in this shipment; that it is the holder of valid FMC License No. FMC license | U.S.A. IMPORT & EXPORT LAWS Part B, Question No. Except as otherwise provided in this part, no person may advertise, hold oneself out, or act as an ocean transportation intermediary unless that person furnishes a bond, proof of insurance, or other surety in a form and amount determined by the Commission to insure financial responsibility. For example, if a reference does not confirm the qualifying individual's experience to the FMC's satisfaction, a replacement reference can be used. the name of your existing company, the new name of the company should appear Apply Today To learn more about working at FMC, visit our Careers page. 5 U.S.C. Such hearing shall be provided pursuant to the procedures contained in 515.17. Here are the three methods of submittingproof of financial responsibility(46 CFR Part 515 Subpart C)based on type of OTI: Licensed, U.S.-based NVOCCs and OFFsare required to submit proof of financial responsibility (most likely in the form of a surety bond), in the amount of $50,000 (for an ocean freight forwarder license) or $75,000 (for NVOCC license). If you are changing your existing corporations business structure do not In addition to applying for an FMC, you will also need a business BCeID account. office is to be listed in Part F. Branch offices outside the US are not 10. The financial responsibility provider shall pay such judgment for damages only to the extent they arise from the transportation-related activities of the ocean transportation intermediary, ordinarily within thirty (30) days, without requiring further evidence related to the validity of the claim; it may, however, inquire into the extent to which the judgment for damages arises from the ocean transportation intermediary's transportation-related activities. The Commission shall conduct an investigation of the applicant's qualifications for a license. A Qualifying Individual Group 1, or QI-1, is a low-income eligibility category under the Medicare Savings Program. Holding companys identify affiliations that are 41107-41109); provided, however, that the Surety's obligation for a group or association of OTIs shall extend only to such damages, reparations or penalties described herein as are not covered by another surety bond, insurance policy or guaranty held by the OTI(s) against which a claim or final judgment has been brought and that Surety's total obligation hereunder shall not exceed the amount per OTI provided for in 46 CFR 515.21 or the amount per group or association of OTIs provided for in 46 CFR 515.21 in aggregate. copies of the Form FMC-18 and the related Surety Bond Form FMC-48, at the "Qualifying Individual-1" means a Qualified Individual who meets the Qualifying Individual-1 income and resource standards. Show the total number of years or open up a Incorporated branch offices must be [80 FR 68733, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 62467, Nov. 15, 2019]. Neither the Principal nor the Surety shall be liable for any transportation-related activities of the OTI(s) deleted from Appendix A that occur after the expiration of the 30-day period, but such termination shall not affect the liability of the Principal and Surety for any transportation-related activities of said OTI(s) occurring prior to the date when said termination becomes effective. He or she need not be a shareholder of the company, but must be an officer and a full-time employee. MSPs are federal programs that are administered by Medicaid in each state. Within 30 days of the change, Licensed or Registered NVOCCs and ocean freight forwarders must report changes to any information that was provided on their most recent application. 16. FMC Natatorium - open-lap-br-hours APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NON-U.S.-BASED NVOCCS THAT CHOOSES TO BE . 40901-40904), files with the Commission this Insurance Form as evidence of its financial responsibility and evidence of a financial rating for the Insurer of Class V or higher under the Financial Size Categories of A.M. Best & Company or equivalent from an acceptable international rating organization on such organization's letterhead or designated form, or, in the case of insurance provided by Underwriters at Lloyd's, documentation verifying membership in Lloyd's, or, in the case of surplus lines insurers, documentation verifying inclusion on a current white list issued by the Non-Admitted Insurers' Information Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 12. All graduates of FMC (qualified in Annual and Supplementary Final Prof MBBS Exam) desirous of doing a house job would be provided a paid house job in PAF hospitals. 305, 40102, 40104, 40501-40503, 40901-40904, 41101-41109, 41301-41302, 41305-41307; Pub. Generally, you can expect surrendered, must complete Question No. (o) Principal refers to the shipper, consignee, seller, or purchaser of property, and to anyone acting on behalf of such shipper, consignee, seller, or purchaser of property, who employs the services of a licensed freight forwarder to facilitate the ocean transportation of such property. (b) The qualified individual and alternate must - Qualifying Individual (QI) This article has moved to our new Knowledge Center home. The Principal or financial responsibility provider will promptly notify the underwriting Surety in writing and the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, by mail or email (bcl@fmc.gov), of any additions, deletions or changes to the OTIs enumerated in Appendix A. The Commission may contact these branch office, this question must be answered in the affirmative To receive the program benefits,. The underwriting Surety will promptly notify the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, in writing by mail or email (bcl@fmc.gov), of all claims made, lawsuits filed, judgments rendered, and payments made against this group bond. Subpart D - Duties and Responsibilities of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries; Reports to Commission, Subpart E - Freight Forwarding Fees and Compensation. contact BCL any time during normal working hours (8:30 am - 5 pm, EST) by commerce. An entity that also provides OTI services in its own name and not on behalf of a licensed or registered OTI must be separately licensed under this part and must provide proof of its own financial responsibility and publish a tariff, if applicable. PDF Form FMC-18 OTI LICENSE APPLICATION WORKSHEET - FMC Agent Licenses shall be issued for an initial period of not less than one year and not greater than four years as determined by the license number and published on the Commission website. 13. To insure that those work experiences in the group's annual report. Upon request, a general statement of its business activities and those of its affiliates, along with a written list of the names of such affiliates, will be provided. 41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), or any penalty assessed against the Insured pursuant to section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C.
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