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Federal Maritime Commission Proposed Rulemaking Procedure Updates

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public input on proposed updates to its rulemaking procedures. - Government Buyer: - Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), a U.S. federal agency - OEMs and Vendors: - Only the Federal Maritime Commission is mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities specified - Notable Requirements and Changes: - Consolidation of informal rulemaking and petition requirements into a single subpart - Clarification of ambiguous language and removal of unnecessary or restrictive requirements (e.g., ex parte communications) - Integration of FMC rulemaking procedures into the centralized regulatory review process under Executive Order 12866 - Elimination of filing fees for rulemaking petitions - Prohibition of confidential information in petitions - Transition to eRulemaking and enhanced public participation and transparency - The FMC invites public comment on all aspects of the proposed rulemaking changes

Description

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing to revise its rulemaking procedures to consolidate informal rulemaking and rulemaking petition requirements, clarify ambiguities, remove unnecessary restrictions such as ex parte requirements, and integrate its procedures into the Executive Order 12866 centralized regulatory review process. The proposal also includes conforming changes related to the FMC's transition to eRulemaking. The FMC invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule, with comments due by June 12, 2026.

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