On the recordMay 1, 1996
I just wanted to say that repeatedly my chairman has said that seagoing maritime labor supports this legislation, and I have called to find out just what is their position on this matter, and both the American maritime officers and the seafarers are not in support of the legislation unless it is amended as we have proposed. The Oberstar amendment continues current law requiring the public disclosure of the terms of ocean and shipping contracts to ensure fair competition. The amendment also preserves the objectives of the bill to ease the regulatory burden by eliminating the Federal Maritime Commission and transferring its authority to the independent Surface Transportation Board. Now, there are some Members of this body who seek to keep the consumers in the dark by prohibiting the public disclosure of the terms of shipping contracts.
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