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Agency Seal
The Federal Maritime Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 13, 2024. It took effect on October 15, 2024. Comments closed on September 12, 2024.
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What the agency says
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or "the Commission") is codifying its description of the Commission's seal and prescribing requirements for when the seal can be used. Use by any outside person or organization may be made only with FMC's prior written approval. Wrongful use of an official seal is subject to administrative action and/or criminal penalty.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-17789
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Direct final rule
- Agency
- Federal Maritime Commission
- Published
- August 13, 2024
- Takes effect
- October 15, 2024
- Comments due
- September 12, 2024
- Dates
- This rule is effective October 15, 2024 without further action unless a significant adverse comment is received by September 12, 2024. If a significant adverse comment is received, FMC will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register.
- Docket
- Docket No. FMC-2024-0007
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3072-AD01
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 46 CFR 501
- Topics
- Seals and insignia
- Pages
- 4
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