Section 2
SEC. 2. In the construction, operation and maintenance by the Authority of piers, wharves and other port terminal facilities, the following guidelines shall apply: All goods unloaded in Authority's piers and wharves shall not be subject to inspection, assessment and payment of tariff and customs duties and internal revenue taxes, unless said goods are subsequently removed from the pier and delivered outside of the export processing zone. Upon such withdrawal and delivery outside of the zone, the goods shall be subject to inspection, assessment and payment of the corresponding tariff and customs duties and internal revenue taxes, without prejudice to such tax and tariff exemptions as may be enjoyed by the consignee thereof under existing laws. The Authority shall supervise, .subject to the existing international commitments, the flow of vessels in and out of the pier, as well as the manner in which the loading and unloading of vessels therein shall be carried out: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall prejudice the authority of the Philippine Coast Guard to enforce the laws and regulations under its jurisdiction. The Authority shall adopt a just and reasonable rate or fee for the use of its piers and wharves, including any and all services operated therein in connection with or incidental to the operation and management of said piers and wharves. The Authority may enter into technical consultancy and construction agreement with any person or firm, corporation or entities respecting the construction, operation, maintenance or expansion of Authority's piers and wharves, under such terms and conditions as may be deemed reasonable.