IF YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE WATERFRONT COMMISSION OF NEW YORK HARBOR, IN ANY MANNER, I HIGHLY ADVISE YOU TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY AND HAVE ONE WITH YOU WHEN YOU ARE QUESTIONED. YOUR ANSWERS MAY EFFECT YOUR EMPLOYMENT AND YOUR WATERFRONT COMMISSION LICENSE. YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF  SUSPENDED, PENDING A HEARING, OR FACING IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION. MANY CLIENTS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PROCEED ON THERE OWN, AND AFTER ANSWERING QUESTIONS ,BY AN ASSISTANT COUNSEL, ARE SERVED WITH A NOTICE OF HEARING TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE YOUR LICENSE/PERMIT. AT THIS POINT IN TIME, ANY INACCURATE ANSWERS MAY BE TO DIFFICULT TO REVERSE.

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      In 1953 the United States Congress enacted a compact creating the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor (Commission). The compact between the state of New York and the state of New Jersey sought to combat evil hiring practices and corruption that was taking place within the confines of the Ports of New York and New Jersey. Background checks and registration were now required for companies and individuals handling waterborne freight within the Port. In 1969, the Commission’s jurisdiction extended to those companies and individuals whose services involved and/or were incidental to the movement of waterborne freight (warehouses within a Marine Terminal or within 1000 yards of a pier).  

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      Any individual or company that is denied registration by the Commission has the right to a hearing before an Administration Judge. The Commission’s Compact and rules and regulations are quite extensive.  Certain provision may allow the Commission to deny registration. Most recent amendments to the compact allow for the denial or revocation of individuals who associate with a person who is a member or associate of organized crime group, terrorist group, or career offender cartel.  Mr. Deutsch, as General Counsel, was the individual responsible for writing these amendments and coordinating with the legislatures of New York and New Jersey. 

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      Based upon Mr. Deutsch’s positions as Director of Licensing and General Counsel, he is very familiar with the Waterfront Commission Compact and the Commission’s rules and regulations.  Mr. Deutsch is available to represent individuals and/or companies in obtaining registration or in situations where a registration is being revoked or denied.

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      Furthermore, Mr. Deutsch has advised warehousing companies and preformed due diligence pertaining to the new regulations affecting warehouses within 1000 yards of a pier. This regulation allows for a “Conditional Stevedore License” to be issued to warehouses that preform services or labor involving or incidental to the movement of freight into or out of containers. The warehouse must be located outside of a Marine Terminal but within 1000 yards of a pier that is regularly used for the movement of freight between the vessel and land.  

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      Mr. Deutsch is available to consult on any Commission question or issue.  Or ,if you desire , Mr. Deutsch shall                   represent individuals before the Commission.