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Rule 1 Purpose of the regulations

Rule 2 Filing of Claims

1. Claims in writing required

2. Minimum filing requirements

3. Time limitations for filing claims or suits

4. Documents which do not comply

5. Documents required in support of claims

6. Claims filed for uncertain amounts

7. Acknowledgement and disposition of claims

8. Two or more claims filed

Rule 3 Inspection of Freight before or after delivery to consignee and adjustment of claims for loss or damage.

1. Application

2. Pilferage

3. Reporting concealed damage

4. Inspection by carrier

5. Failure to inspect

6. Prior transportation

Rule 4 Salvage Retention - Disposition of damaged merchandise

1. Retention of damage by consignee - disposition of salvage by carrier

2. Retention of damage by consignee - disposition of salvage other than carrier.

3. Removal of damaged goods.

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Provisions published herein will not result in an effect on the quality of the human environment.
Issued: June 1, 2000	Effective: June 1, 2000

Issued By:

Jon Johnson, Issuing Officer 630 W. Rialto Clovis, CA 93612

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