46 CFR § 531.1 - Purpose.

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title: "46 CFR § 531.1 - Purpose."
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section_name: "Purpose."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION"
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part_name: "NVOCC SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS"
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# 531.1 Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to facilitate NVOCC Service Arrangements (“NSAs”) as they are exempt from the otherwise applicable provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984 (“the Act”).

[83 FR 34791, July 23, 2018]