### Question
How is the "essential terms of service contracts" defined?


### Answer
The term **essential terms of service contracts** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1707a* as follows -

> the essential terms that are required to be filed with the Commission and made available under section 8(c) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 App. U.S.C. 1707(c))

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

