Notice2023-15384
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council; Public Meeting
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Published
July 20, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council (Council).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46828-46829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15384]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council; Public Meeting
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration
announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
Advisory Council (Council).
DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, Aug 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Requests to attend the
meeting must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, July
31, 2023, in order to facilitate entry. Requests to submit written
materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no later
than July 26, 2023. Requests for accommodations for a disability must
be received by July 28, 2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in-person at the USMMA. Meeting
access information will be available no later than Aug 3, 2023.
Information on who the committee members are can be found in the U.S.
Maritime Administration's Press release: <a href="https://www.maritime.dot.gov/newsroom/secretary-buttigieg-appoints-members-us-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council">https://www.maritime.dot.gov/newsroom/secretary-buttigieg-appoints-members-us-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Council's Designated Federal
Officer and Point of Contact, Will Sheehan, 202-366-4105 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83f4eaefefadf0ebe6e6ebe2edc3e7ecf7ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4c3ddd8d89ac7dcd1d1dcd5daf4d0dbc09ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Council is established pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51323. The Council
operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2.
The objective and scope of the Council is to provide independent
advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation
(Secretary) on matters relating to the USMMA including in the areas of
curriculum development and training programs; diversity, equity, and
inclusion; sexual assault prevention and response; infrastructure
maintenance and redevelopment; midshipmen health and welfare;
governance and administrative policies; and other matters.
II. Agenda
The meeting agenda will cover the following proposed topics:
1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions.
2. Academy Operations Program Overview (Instructional Program,
Midshipman Program, Office of Admissions, and other administrative and
support functions).
3. Capital Asset Management Program Overview (Capital Improvement
Projects, Facilities Maintenance, Repairs and Equipment, and tour of
Academy grounds).
4. Discussions on problem sets and recommendations (e.g., the
November 2021 National Academy of Public Administration's report
entitled, ``Organizational Assessment of the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy: A Path Forward.'').
5. Administrative items.
6. Public comment.
III. Public Participation
This meeting is open to the public and will be held in-person at
the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Department of
Transportation is committed to providing equal access to this meeting
for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services
because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or
other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Seating will be limited and
available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement
with the Council. Written statements should be sent to the Designated
Federal Officer listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
no later than July 26, 2023.
Only written statements will be considered by the Council; no
member of the public will be allowed to present questions or speak
during the meeting unless requested to do so by a member of the
Council.
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(Authority: 46 U.S.C. 51323; 5 U.S.C. 552b; 5 U.S.C. app. 2; 41 CFR
parts 102-3.140 through 102-3.165.)
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-15384 Filed 7-19-23; 8:45 am]
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