Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 56302: Charter terms
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the terms the Secretary believes should govern the relationship between the United States Government and the person; and the rate of hire the Secretary considers just compensation for the use of the vessel and the services required under the charter. If the person does not accept the charter and rate of hire, the parties shall proceed as provided in section 56304 of this title .
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