### Question
How does the law define common carrier” means a common carrier under section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 App. U.S.C. 1702), a common carrier by water in interstate commerce under the Shipping Act, 1916 (46 App. U.S.C. 801 et seq.), or a common carrier by water in intercoastal commerce under the Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933.[1](#1707a_1_target)


#### (3) Conference


The term “conference?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1707a*, **common carrier” means a common carrier under section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 App. U.S.C. 1702), a common carrier by water in interstate commerce under the Shipping Act, 1916 (46 App. U.S.C. 801 et seq.), or a common carrier by water in intercoastal commerce under the Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933.[1](#1707a_1_target)


#### (3) Conference


The term “conference** is defined as:

> given that term under section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 App. U.S.C. 1702).

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1707a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-INTERNATIONAL OCEAN COMMERCE TRANSPORTATION**

