United States
Bureau of Census:
WSC submits comments to Bureau of Census regarding Mandatory Automated Export System (AES) Filing proposed rule. (November 12, 2003) Read these comments.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
WSC submits comments on proposed changes to rules governing the control of communicable diseases. (February 10, 2006) Read these comments.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
The WSC files comments urging DHS to phase-out, by the end of 2010, the ocean carrier requirement to submit the paper I-418 "Passenger List/Crew List" form, which contains virtually the same data elements already submitted electronically via the electronic Notice of Arrival/Departure (eNOA/D) system. (December 22, 2009) Read these comments.
The WSC files comments on the Interim Final Rule on importer security filing (ISF) and additional carrier requirements (a.k.a. 10 plus 2) (June 1, 2009) Read these comments.
The WSC comments on proposed rule for Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Additional Carrier Requirements (a.k.a. 10 plus 2) (March 3, 2008) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council submits joint comments to the Bureau of Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) and asks CBP to refine its approach on gathering information on importers' suppliers. (February 2, 2004) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council files comments on Customs Service's Straw man Proposals for the Collection of Mandatory Advanced Electronic Cargo Information. (February 18, 2003) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council opposes Customs Service's Proposed Rule on confidentiality of trade data for U.S. imports. (February 10, 2003) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council files comments on Customs Service rulemaking requiring that cargo manifests be filed 24 hours before loading at a foreign port. (September 9, 2002) Read these comments.
The WSC comments on the proposed rules for Advanced Passenger Information Systems. (October 12, 2006) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council responds to Customs' Request for Information on secure container technology and proposes a framework for e-seals and other RFID technology. (February 17, 2004) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council submits comments to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection on proposed Trade Act regulations. (August 22, 2003) Read these comments.
Coast Guard (USCG):
The WSC recommends that the U.S. Government establish a single, environmentally protective, federal ballast water treatment standard (December 4, 2009). Read these comments.
The WSC comments on the proposed rulemaking for vessel requirements for notices of arrival and departure, and automatic identification system. (April 15, 2009) Read these comments.
The WSC comments on the proposed rulemaking for Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships. (December 21, 2007) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council comments in support of the Coast Guard's Temporary Interim Rules on maritime security. (July 31, 2003) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council submits comments to the Coast Guard regarding implementation of new maritime security regulations. (February 28, 2003) Read these comments.
The World Shipping Council responds to Coast Guard Rulemaking on Notices of Arrival; supports permanent 96-hour requirement. (August 19, 2002) Read these comments.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
The WSC submits comments on its proposed rule for Control of Emissions from New Marine Compression Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder. (September 28, 2009) Read the comments.
The WSC submits comments on the EPA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), regarding the agency's preliminary plans to issue a proposed regulation of ship air emissions that tracks with the U.S. ship air emission proposal to IMO. (February 27, 2008) Read the comments.
The WSC responds to a request for comments on procedures on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits. (August 6, 2007) Read the comments.
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC):
WSC submits comments to the FMC in support of the joint petition seeking authority for NVOCCs to enter into service contracts with shippers. (September 30, 2004) Read the comments.
The World Shipping Council submits comments to the Federal Maritime Commission in response to Notices regarding various petitions. (October 10, 2003) Read the comments.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
The World Shipping Council submits comments with the Food and Drug Administration regarding their Interim Final Rules on Prior Notice of Imported Food and Registration of Food Facilities. (December 23, 2003) Read the comments.
The World Shipping Council submits comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on advance reporting of imported food. (April 4, 2003) Read the comments.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS):
The WSC comments on NMFS's Proposed Rule to Implement Vessel Speed Restrictions and the corresponding Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). (October 5, 2006) Read the comments.
The World Shipping Council submits comments on NMFS's Notice of Intent to prepare on Environmental Impact Statement on Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Strategy. Council Supports the EIS but calls for additional research on ship strikes. (July 22, 2005) Read the comments.
State Department:
The WSC files comments on U.S. State Department interim final rule to eliminate crew list visa system. (May 17, 2004) Read the comments.
The WSC files comments on U.S. State Department Interim Rule on personal appearance and interview requirements for non immigrant visa applicants. (September 4, 2003) Read the comments.
The World Shipping Council files comments with the State Department with recommendations on seafarer visa process. (February 11, 2003) Read the comments.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA):
The World Shipping Council supports Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) and calls on the Transportation Security Agency to establish an open, transparent process, involving shippers and carriers, in the evaluation of OSC projects. (December 5, 2002) Read the comments.