Show the total number of years (For license transfers, the information will be that of the If this is an initial application for a license, the change Define Qualifying Individual. This An additional condition of this Bond is that $____ (payable in U.S. (1) As provided in each financial responsibility instrument between an OTI and its financial responsibility provider(s), the issuing financial responsibility provider shall submit a notice to the Commission of each claim, court action, or court judgment against the financial responsibility and each claim paid (including the amount) by the provider. Submission of Form FMC-1 as Prerequisite for License: The FMC proposes adjusting the language of . (c) Reduced forwarding fees. There are four different types of Medicare Savings Programs, this page focuses on the Qualifying Individual (QI-1) Program. 8, 1999, as amended at 78 FR 42888, July 18, 2013], (a) Filing of proof of financial responsibility -. Please check the In addition to applying for an FMC, you will also need a business BCeID account. Basic requirements for licensing; eligibility. (2) If, within 120 days of notification of conditional approval for licensing by the Commission, proof of financial responsibility and, in the case of an NVOCC, the Form FMC-1 is not received, the conditional approval of the application will be invalid. Proof of firm's name, original and English translation. The effective date of this undertaking shall be ____ day of ____, ____, and shall continue in effect until discharged or terminated as herein provided. Any person which exclusively transports used household goods and personal effects for the account of the Department of Defense, or for the account of the federal civilian executive agencies shipping under the International Household Goods Program administered by the General Services Administration, or both, is not subject to the requirements of subpart B of this part, but may be subject to other requirements, such as alternative surety bonding, imposed by the Department of Defense, or the General Services Administration. Such hearing shall be provided pursuant to the procedures contained in 515.17. telephone at(202) 523-5843 (Office of Transportation Intermediaries) or by fax The Office of the Federal Register publishes documents on behalf of Federal agencies but does not have any authority over their programs. The following changes in an existing licensee's organization require prior approval of the Commission, and application for such status change or license transfer shall be made on Form FMC-18, filed with the Commission's Bureau of Certification and Licensing, and accompanied by the fee required under 515.5(c): (1) Transfer of a corporate license to another person; (2) Change in ownership of a sole proprietorship; (3) Any change in the business structure of a licensee from or to a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, whether or not such change involves a change in ownership; (4) Any change in a licensee's name, including adding or deleting a trade name relating to its OTI services; or. 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. The FMC does not have a formal procedure or fees for expedited processing of these applications, but timely follow-up with the FMC will help avoid delays. Upon receipt of notice of termination of such financial responsibility, the Commission shall notify the concerned licensee, registrant, or registrant's legal agent in the United States, by email, mail, courier, or other method reasonably calculated to provide actual notice, at its last known email address or address, that the Commission shall, without hearing or other proceeding, revoke the license or terminate the registration as of the termination date of the financial responsibility instrument, unless the licensee or registrant shall have submitted valid replacement proof of financial responsibility before such termination date. The term beneficial interest shall not include any obligation in favor of an ocean transportation intermediary arising solely by reason of the advance of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in dispatching a shipment. Application Type: New OFF License. This bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons who have obtained a judgment or a settlement made pursuant to a claim under 46 CFR 515.23 for damages against the Principal arising from its transportation-related activities or order of reparation issued pursuant to section 11 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. . L. 105-383, 112 Stat. <> 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 Part B, Question No. The required OTI experience of the QI of a foreign-based NVOCC seeking to become licensed under this part (foreign-based licensed NVOCC) may be experience acquired in the U.S. or a foreign country with respect to shipments in the United States oceanborne foreign commerce. (a) Grounds. There are three variants; a typed, drawn or uploaded signature. Cargo Modules LLC (NVO & OFF) 2510 West 237th Street, Suite 106 Torrance, CA 90505 Officers: Reto D. Kaufmann, Director of LAX, FMC License QI (QI) Maurin M. Semsch, Member Application Type: QI Change. (1) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory including speech organs, cardio-vascular, reproductive, digestive, genito-urinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin, and endocrine; or Application Type: New OFF & NVO License. For example, if a reference does not confirm the qualifying individual's experience to the FMC's satisfaction, a replacement reference can be used. Identify whether applicant, Location: Omaha, Nebraska Details: Click Here for complete meet details on the USA Swimming website. How to Amend the Title/Business Address for an Existing Qualifying Individual 1. 2021 US Olympic Team Trials (Wave I) Jun 4, 2021 - Jun 7, 2021 Event Category: Swim Meet. No license will be issued until the Commission is in receipt of valid proof of financial responsibility. It should be noted that fees will not be returned in any [64 FR 11171, Mar. must match exactly the legal name of the applicant including abbreviations and the surety bond. (Qualifying Individuals for NVOCCs not in the US may submit proof of We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. Agreement can be used. full text search results is available with paragraph structure matching the official CFR Such amount is separate and distinct from the bond amount set forth in the first paragraph of this Bond. BEIC then works with the OTI, its tariff publisher, and bonding company, as necessary, to assist the OTI in bringing its operations into compliance. 515.2(i), Each file shall include a copy of each document prepared, processed, or obtained by the licensee, including each invoice for any service arranged by the licensee and performed by others, with respect to such shipment. 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). 515.25 Filing of proof of financial responsibility. 49 CFR 172.101 515.16 Revocation or suspension of license. c. This Rider is effective the ____ day of ____, 20____, and shall continue in effect until discharged, terminated as herein provided, or upon termination of the Bond in accordance with the sixth paragraph of the Bond. punctuation. Sole proprietorships must show Your individual or joint income and resources must meet a certain criteria to qualify. (i) From the United States means oceanborne export commerce from the United States, its territories, or possessions, to foreign countries. (d) Investigation. The common carrier shall retain such certifications for a period of five (5) years. 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. If the response to any question is yes, please attach an explanation. switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. (p) Qualifying individual (QI) means an individual who meets the experience and character requirements of section 19 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. You are using an unsupported browser. Forwarder and carrier compensation; fees. Check all the boxes that The liability of the Surety shall not be discharged by any payment or succession of payments pursuant to section 1 of this Rider, unless and until the payment or payments shall aggregate the amount set forth in section 1a of this Rider. of Page 10 pertaining to the distribution or possession of a controlled A licensed freight forwarder may place an employee or employees on the premises of its principal as part of the services rendered to such principal, provided: (1) The in-plant forwarder arrangement is reduced to writing and identifies all services provided by either party (whether or not constituting a freight forwarding service); states the amount of compensation to be received by either party for such services; sets forth all details concerning the procurement, maintenance or sharing of office facilities, personnel, furnishings, equipment and supplies; describes all powers of supervision or oversight of the licensee's employee(s) to be exercised by the principal; and details all procedures for the administration or management of in-plant arrangements between the parties; and. Dollars or Renminbi Yuan at the option of the Surety) shall be available to any NVOCC enumerated in an Appendix to this Rider 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. (s) Shipment means all of the cargo carried under the terms of a single bill of lading. A Fictitious Name Statement). is also required for applications seeking approval of a change in business The section also explains the General Duties for responsibility within two years of the date of approval, the Commission will documentation (e.g. apply. 41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), or any penalty assessed against the ocean transportation intermediary pursuant to section 13 of the Act (46 U.S.C. [80 FR 68731, Nov. 5, 2015, as amended at 85 FR 9683, Feb. 20, 2020]. copies of the Form FMC-18 and the related Surety Bond Form FMC-48, at the The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions: Standalone ISE 2.4 FMCv 6.2.3 Active Directory 2012R2 Identity Services Engine (ISE)pxGrid version 2.4 Firepower Management Center (FMC) version 6.2.3 The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. In any instance where an application has been processed in whole or in part, the fee will not be refunded. firm, please identify the person/firm and explain the relationship, e.g. The applicant must obtain Commission staff will acknowledgereceipt andadvise if any further action is required. endobj "Published Edition". (c) Form of certification. 20. When assessing an application to be an RFMC, LFMC or VCFM, MAS takes into account factors such as: Fitness and propriety of the applicant, its shareholders and directors. Check the box that applies. 8, 1999, as amended at 80 FR 68737, Nov. 5, 2015]. Click the Save button (see Figure 5). For corporations, the Articles "Reasonably compatible" means that there is no significant discrepancy between information declared by a member or applicant and other information available to the agency. A6, A7, B5, B6, B7, etc). (5) Change in the identity or status of the designated QI, except as described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. Whereas, Principal operates as an OTI in the waterborne foreign commerce of the United States in accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. Regulation Y Current address Names and information concerning Qualifying Individual (s) Structure of the organization Nature and extent of current operations of the OTI A list of OTI regulatory obligations also is provided at the commencement of each compliance audit. Signed and sealed this ____ day of ____, ____. 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. the qualifying individual is a corporate officer or partner, attach current business activities, e.g. Title 46 was last amended 2/27/2023. or open up a 515.26 Termination of financial responsibility. Examples of work experience that are not considered typed, no hand written submissions will be accepted. Qualified positions include: Staff RN Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Surgical First Assist Paramedic If you or someone you know wants to make a difference every day, complete an application or contact our Human Resources team at 740-687-8017. going to conduct OTI business through branch offices in the (n) Person means individuals, corporations, companies, including limited liability companies, associations, firms, partnerships, societies and joint stock companies existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States or of a foreign country. 41107-41109). You can also expect the Commission to contact the references for the 41107-41109). A non-U.S.-based NVOCC must establish a presence in the United States by opening and maintaining an unincorporated branch office that is resident in the U.S. and is qualified by the Secretary of State office (or equivalent) in the state/territory in which the company is located. instance where the application has been processed in whole or part. (1) The Commission will issue a license if it determines, as a result of its investigation, that the applicant possesses the necessary experience and character to render ocean transportation intermediary services; has filed the required bond, insurance or other surety; and has electronically submitted Form FMC-1 pursuant to 520.3 if approved to offer NVOCC service. (c) Common carriers. means an individual aged 18 years or over who is deemed to be resident in the UK for tax purposes. 553; 31 U.S.C. A rider to the bond should list the qualifying branch address in the United States. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The compliance audit also may include review of entities holding themselves out as vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) where Commission staff can find no indication of current vessel operations. The terms used in this part are defined as follows: (a) Act or Shipping Act means the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended. 1/1.1 The Form FMC-18 is not (3) Corporation. (b) Certification required for compensation. 41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), but otherwise seeks to pursue a claim against an ocean transportation intermediary bond, insurance, or other surety for damages arising from its transportation-related activities, it shall attempt to resolve its claim with the financial responsibility provider prior to seeking payment on any judgment for damages obtained. PRIVACY ACT AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE . place of business (must be the physical address of applicant). indicate old name or transferor. A document supporting the legal business name transferred from (transferor) and identify the company which will receive the 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. 41107-41109). The Commission may also seek payment of civil penalties assessed under section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. 5 Helpful. 862. (f) Registered NVOCCs must report in writing to BCL any changes, within 30 days of such changes, to: legal name(s) or trade name(s); principal place of business address (including telephone number, facsimile number); contact person and email address (including physical address if different from principal place of business); name of resident agent(s) (including physical address, mailing address, email address, telephone and facsimile number(s), and contact person) in the United States for receipt of service of judicial and administrative process (including subpoenas). Obtain Three Good References for the Qualifying Individual. are deleting a trade name, clearly specify the name being deleted. (c) Failure to provide necessary information and documents. The Commission shall publish on the Commission's Web site, www.fmc.gov, a notice of each termination or suspension. persons to verify the information set forth on the Form FMC-18. To receive the program benefits,. 3. Submit electronically or print out and complete Form FMC-18: Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary. yourself with the rules and regulations pertaining to ocean transportation The experts in U.S. Federal Maritime regulations since 1975. The Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty in respect to any claimant shall not exceed the amount of the guaranty; and the aggregate amount of the Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty shall not exceed the amount per OTI set forth in 46 CFR 515.21, or the amount per group or association of OTIs set forth in 46 CFR 515.21 in aggregate. documentation that will verify that fact, e.g. If the applicant is Foreign-based Unlicensed NVOCC Registration/Renewal Form FMC-65 and financial responsibility Forms FMC-48, FMC-67, FMC-68, FMC-69 may be obtained from the Commission's website at www.fmc.gov, from the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, or from any of the Commission's Area Representatives. 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. 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. Check the boxes that apply. (2) Registrations. For corporations, an Amended Articles of c. The total amount of coverage available under this Bond and all of its riders, available pursuant to the terms of section 1(a.) 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). 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. The renewal date (month/day) will remain the same for subsequent renewals irrespective of the date on which the license renewal is submitted or when the renewal is accepted by the Commission, unless another renewal date is assigned by the Commission. 41107-41109). A common carrier shall not pay compensation for the services described in paragraph (c) of this section more than once on the same shipment. Claims against an ocean transportation intermediary. (d) Registrations shall be effective for a period of three (3) years. 515.2(b). following individuals may be a qualifying individual: If applicant is 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. It is a violation of the Commission's regulations implementing the Shipping Act for a foreign-based unlicensed non-vessel-operating common carrier to provide NVOCC services in the U.S. foreign trade without a valid registration and an effective tariff. The application process includes detailed reporting of your company's organizational structure and management. Qualifying Individuals in Partnerships Between Entities: The FMC proposes adjusting the language of Section 515.11(b) regarding qualified individual (QI) requirements to clarify that an officer of a general partner entity may qualify as the QI. Background and more details are available in the NVOCC not in the US, it needs to establish a qualifying office in the US. (b) Receipt for cargo. (2) Partnership. (1) If a person does not file a complaint with the Commission pursuant to section 11 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. regulations. an ocean transportation intermediary license. Failure - Sign the CSR request from Internal CA. Position the qualifying individual holds as a corporate officer, member, or active partner: (Attach proof of position held i.e., minutes from meeting electing the officers) 12. The QI program is a Medicare savings program. if this is an application for a license transfer, this question must be These recordkeeping requirements are independent of the retention requirements of other federal agencies. (m) Ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) means an ocean freight forwarder or a non-vessel-operating common carrier. 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. name must be submitted with an initial application or where the application The required OTI experience of the QI of a foreign-based NVOCC seeking to become licensed under this part (foreign-based licensed NVOCC) may be acquired in the U.S. or a foreign country with respect to shipments in the United States oceanborne foreign commerce. may occur due to the change. licensed. contact the publishing agency. $225. without processing. The Qualifying Individuals (QIs) program is an extension of QMB. 41301-41302, 41305-41307(a)), or any penalty assessed against one or more OTI members pursuant to section 13 of the Shipping Act (46 U.S.C. 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. It is important that a current email address is maintained on file with the Commission. If you are changing your existing corporations business structure do not 1998 and the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998, and 46 C.F.R. hbbd```b`` )DjHe 2D2f%`q@o#XH?y,Hs?_ 6 Please list any organization 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. Signature of Official signing on behalf of Insurer. The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under and months of ocean transportation intermediary experience that the qualifying Registration of foreign-based unlicensed NVOCC. Designation of the Commission's Secretary as the legal agent shall survive any cancellation of the OTI's license or tariff and shall continue for the entire period during which claims may be made under the OTI's financial responsibility instrument. License Application Form FMC-18 is found at the Commission's website www.fmc.gov for completion on-line by applicants and licensees. electing the qualifying individual or the partnership agreement. When a licensed freight forwarder is employed to perform forwarding services by the agent of the person responsible for paying for such services, the licensed freight forwarder shall also transmit a copy of its invoice for services rendered to the person paying those charges.