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49 CFR §1312.16

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If a water or motor carrier (hereafter referred to as Carrier A) desires to have the option of substituting the services of a carrier of a different transportation mode (hereafter referred to as Carrier B) for part of its movement of a shipment, it may do so if:
  1. (a)The shipment moves on the bill of lading that would be used if Carrier A were performing the service;
  2. (b)Carrier A assumes the responsibility for the lading while it is in the possession of Carrier B; and
  3. (c)Movement of the lading has been made prior to, or will be made subsequent to, the service performed by Carrier B.