Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions

Open for public comment until Dec. 14, 2026. Comment on Regulations.gov

What it does

The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) proposes to adjust or meet unfavorable shipping conditions created by the Government of Spain. The Commission proposes a per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels of $200,000 and restrictions on the import of certain Spanish goods into the United States. The Commission also proposes using additional statutory authority to impose these remedies because the Government of Spain has unduly impaired the access of U.S. flag vessels to trade between foreign ports. The Commission herein offers an opportunity for a public hearing. The Commission invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.

The Federal Maritime Commission's summary, as published in the Federal Register.

What it would change

1 part of Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

46 CFR 551

What happens next and when

Comments and related material must be received by the Commission on or before December 14, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

Check it yourself

• The document in the Federal Register
• Docket FMC-2026-0463 on Regulations.gov
• Title 46 on eCFR

The record as published

Source: the Federal Register (public domain). The document in the Federal Register