# 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

**Action Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Maritime Commission |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking. |
| Published | 2026-10-15 |
| Comments close | 2026-12-14 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 46 CFR 551 |
| Summary | 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 c |
| Document number | 2026-21067 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/15/2026-21067/investigation-into-conditions-affecting-shipping-in-the-foreign-trade-and-denial-of-entry-of-vessels). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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