Notice2022-07143
United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council
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Published
April 5, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
Abstract
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to solicit members for the United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council (Council). The Council will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation, MARAD, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Academy) on matters related to the Academy.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19733-19734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07143]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice to solicit members for the United States Merchant Marine
Academy Advisory Council.
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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to solicit
members for the United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council
(Council). The Council will provide advice and recommendations to the
Secretary of Transportation, MARAD, and the United States Merchant
Marine Academy (Academy) on matters related to the Academy.
DATES: Applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time on May 20, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Nominations must be submitted electronically (by email) to
the email address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The subject line should state ``USMMA Advisory Council Member
Nomination.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Kammerer, Designated Federal
Officer, Executive Director, Maritime Administration at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#440e25272f6a0f2529292136213604202b306a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ac0ebe9e1a4c1ebe7e7eff8eff8caeee5fea4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-366-2805.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Council is an advisory committee established pursuant to the
National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No
117-81, section 3501(c), codified at 46 U.S.C. 51323, and in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The
Council, through the Maritime Administrator, will provide the Secretary
with advice and recommendations on the issues identified in the
National Academy of Public Administration's Comprehensive Assessment of
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy November 2021 report. The advice and
recommendations will relate to the morale, discipline, social climate,
curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic
methods, administrative policies, infrastructure needs, and other
matters relating to the Academy.
Under its charter, the Council is comprised of no fewer than 8
members, but not more than 14 members, appointed by the Secretary for
terms of up to two years, and appointed from among individuals with
diverse backgrounds and expertise that will allow them to contribute
balanced points of view and ideas regarding improving the Academy.
Appointees may include individuals who are specially qualified to
represent the interests and opinions of: Academia and higher education
administration; Academy graduates; Members of the armed forces;
Shipping and labor; Experts in the field of sexual assault and sexual
harassment prevention and response; Experts in the field of workplace
diversity, equity, and inclusion; and Experts in capital improvement
planning.
Council members serve without pay. Members may be entitled to
reimbursement of expenses related to per diem and travel when attending
Council meetings, as authorized under 5 U.S.C. 5703 and 41 CFR part
301. The Council will meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission,
but typically four times each fiscal year to address its objectives and
duties. The Council will aim to meet in person at least once each
fiscal year with additional meetings held via teleconference.
II. Nomination process
Members of the Council are appointed by the Secretary for two-year
terms. The selection and appointment process for Council members is
designed to ensure continuity of membership, and to afford the
Secretary the advisory input of the most capable, diverse, and novel
perspectives that the country has to offer.
Individuals interested in serving on the Council are invited to
apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application form;
however, applicants/nominators should submit the following information:
(1) Contact Information for the nominee, consisting of:
a. Name
b. Title
c. Organization or Affiliation
d. Address
e. City, State, Zip Code
f. Telephone number
g. Email address
(2) Statement of interest limited to 250 words on why the nominee
wants to serve on the Council and the unique perspectives and
experiences the nominee brings to the Council;
(3) A current resume and category of interest is required;
(4) An affirmative statement that the nominee is not a Federally
registered lobbyist seeking to serve on the committee in their
individual capacity and the identity of the interests they intend to
represent, if appointed as a member of the Council; and
(5) Optional letters of support.
All non-federal members must also complete a background
investigation.
The Department of Transportation does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an
employee organization, or other non-merit factors. The Department
strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all its recruitment
actions.
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By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-07143 Filed 4-4-22; 8:45 am]
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