Notice2023-18935
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting
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September 1, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
Abstract
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting of the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC) to develop and discuss advice and recommendations for the U.S. Department of Transportation on issues related to the marine transportation system.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 169 (Friday, September 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60532-60534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18935]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee;
Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting
of the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
(MTSNAC) to develop and discuss advice and recommendations for the U.S.
Department of Transportation on issues related to the marine
transportation system.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Requests to attend the
meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on the prior week, Monday,
September 11, 2023, to facilitate entry. Requests for accommodations
for a disability must be received by the day before the meeting,
Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Those requesting to speak during the
public comment period of the meeting must submit a written copy of
their remarks to DOT no later than by the prior week, Monday, September
11, 2023. Requests to submit written materials for review during the
meeting must also be received by the prior week, Monday, September 11,
2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Conference Center at
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590. Any Committee related
request should be sent to the person listed in the following section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Capt. Jeffrey Flumignan, Designated
Federal Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ac7ded9c4cbc9caeee5fea4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3bea7a0bdb2b0b3979c87dd949c85">[email protected]</span></a> or (347) 491-2349. Maritime
Transportation System National Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE W21-307, Washington, DC 20590. Please visit the MTSNAC
website at <a href="https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0">https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The MTSNAC is a Federal advisory committee that advises the U.S.
Secretary of Transportation through the Maritime Administrator on
issues related to the maritime transportation system. The MTSNAC was
established in 1999 and mandated in 2007 by the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140). The MTSNAC is codified at 46
U.S.C. 50402 and operates in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
II. Agenda
The agenda will include (1) welcome, opening remarks, and
introductions; (2) administrative items; (3) subcommittee break-out
sessions; (4) updates to the Committee on the subcommittee work; (5)
public comments; (6) discussions relevant to formulate recommendations;
and (7) presentation of recommendations. A final agenda will be posted
on the MTSNAC internet website at <a href="https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0">https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0</a> at least one week in advance of the meeting.
III. Public Participation
The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who
wish to attend in person must RSVP to the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with your name and affiliation.
Seating will be limited and available on a first-come-first-serve
basis.
Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting is
physically accessible to people with disabilities. The U.S. Department
of Transportation is committed to providing all participants equal
access to this meeting. 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.
Public Comments: A public comment period will commence at
approximately 11:45 a.m. EST on September 20, 2023, and again on
September 21, 2023, at the same time. To provide time for as many
people to speak as possible, speaking time for each individual will be
limited to three minutes. Members of the public who would like to speak
are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section. Commenters will be placed on the
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agenda in the order in which notifications are received. If time
allows, additional comments will be permitted. Copies of oral comments
must be submitted in writing at the meeting or preferably emailed to
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Additional written comments are welcome and must be filed as indicated
below.
Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments for
consideration by the Committee must send them to the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
(Authority: 49 CFR part 1.93(a); 5 U.S.C. 552b; 41 CFR parts 102-3;
5 U.S.C. app. sections 1-16.)
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
Information Memorandum to the Secretary
From: Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret.), Maritime
Administrator, X-61719.
Prepared by: William (Bill) Paape, Associate Administrator for
Ports & Waterways, X-5005.
Subject: Notification of a Public Meeting of the U.S. Maritime
Transportation System, National Advisory Committee on September 20th &
21st, 2023.
Summary
DOT Order 1120.3D requires the submission of an information
memorandum to the Secretary that briefly describes the committee's
upcoming meeting agenda.
The agenda will include (1) welcome, opening remarks, and
introductions; (2) administrative items; (3) subcommittee break-out
sessions; (4) updates to the Committee on the subcommittee work; (5)
public comments; (6) discussions relevant to formulate recommendations
for improving the maritime transportation system and (7) presentation
of recommendations.
Background
The MTSNAC is a statutory advisory committee responsible for
advising the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the
United States maritime transportation system and its seamless
integration with other segments of the transportation system, including
the viability of the United States Merchant Marine. The MTSNAC is
codified at 46 U.S.C. 50402 and operated in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act and DOT Order 1120.3D. The National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283) amended the
MTSNAC's statutory authorization, including changes to the size and
membership composition of the Committee. The purpose of MTSNAC is to
address matters relating to the U.S. marine transportation system and
its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation
system, including the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The MTSNAC
shall undertake information-gathering activities, develop technical
advice, and present recommendations to the Administrator on matters
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. How to strengthen U.S. Maritime capabilities essential to
National security and economic prosperity.
b. Ways to ensure the availability of a diverse and inclusive U.S.
maritime workforce that will support the sealift resource needs of the
National Security Strategy.
c. Ways to support the enhancement of U.S. port infrastructure and
performance; and,
d. Ways to enable maritime industry innovation in information,
safety, environmental impact, and other areas.
The Committee's work will align with the Agency's mission and
primary guiding documents, such as the Goals and Objectives for a
Stronger Maritime Nation: A Report to Congress.
Attachments
<bullet> Meeting Agenda.
For More Information
Bill Paape, Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways, 202-748-
4641 (cell).
Capt. Jeff Flumignan, Designated Federal Officer, 212-668-2064
(office) or 202-977-8647 (cell).
Agenda
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Officer
Item 1 Welcome and comments from the MTSNAC Chairman: Robert
``Bob'' Wellner, Chairman, Maritime Transportation System National
Advisory Committee
Item 2 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 3 Reconvene and Update to Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 4 Public Comments (if required): Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 5 Break for Lunch
Item 6 Sub-Committee Breakout Sessions in Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 7 Reconvene full Committee and Brief Update Report to Chair by
Sub-Committee Chairs (current): Bob Wellner, Chairman, Maritime
Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 8 Closing Remarks and Adjournment: Bob Wellner--Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee,
Thursday, September 21, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 9 Welcome & Opening Statements: Bob Wellner--Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 10 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 11 Reconvene and Update to Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 12 Public Comments (if required): Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 13 Break for Lunch
Item 14 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 15 Reconvene and Presentation of Recommendations: Bob Wellner,
Chairman, Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 16 Remarks by the Maritime Administrator: Rear Admiral Ann C.
Phillips, USN (Ret.), Maritime Administrator
Item 17 Closing Remarks and Way Ahead: William ``Bill'' Paape,
Associate Administrator for Ports and Waterways
Item 18 Closing Remarks and Adjournment: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory
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Committee
[FR Doc. 2023-18935 Filed 8-31-23; 8:45 am]
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