FMC User Fees Scheduled to Be Revised in January

The Federal Maritime Commission is updating the fees it charges for services, effective January 27, 2021 barring further action or significant adverse comments.

Comments regarding this rule must be filed with the Commission by December 14, 2020.

This change is pursuant to Office of Management and Budget directives applying to all Executive Branch agencies and was published by the Commission as a Direct Final Rule on November 13, 2020.

A list of the fees can be found on the Commission’s website and will be updated on January 27, 2021.  Fees can be paid electronically through the Commission’s website or by check.

The Commission is required to review, and adjust accordingly, its fees on a biennial basis.  Fees were last adjusted in 2018.