Notice2024-10336
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council; Public Meeting
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Published
May 13, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council (Council). During the meeting, the USMMA leadership will provide an update on programs and priorities, including: governance, sexual assault and sexual harassment, academics, culture and diversity, and facilities and infrastructure.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 41491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10336]
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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
(MARAD) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
Advisory Council (Council). During the meeting, the USMMA leadership
will provide an update on programs and priorities, including:
governance, sexual assault and sexual harassment, academics, culture
and diversity, and facilities and infrastructure.
DATES: June 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.
Written statements to be considered during the meeting must be
received via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c090f11111d1d382a352f332e251f3329323f35301c383328723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7e2e4fafaf6f6d3c1dec4d8c5cef4d8c2d9d4dedbf7d3d8c399d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a> no later than May
24, 2024. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received
via email by May 20, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in-person at the USMMA. Meeting
access information will be available no later than May 22, 2024.
Requests to attend the meeting must be received by May 20, 2022, and
permission will be based on space available. Requests will be taken as
they are received until available spaces are full. General information
about the Council is available at <a href="http://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council">www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Council's Designated Federal
Officer and Point of Contact, Mary Grice, 202-366-4264 or via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4e1e7f9f9f5f5d0c2ddc7dbc6cdf7dbc1dad7ddd8f4d0dbc09ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf9a9c82828e8eabb9a6bca0bdb68ca0baa1aca6a38faba0bbe1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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.
Agenda
The meeting agenda will cover, but is not limited to, the following
proposed topics:
1. Welcome and opening remarks
2. Public comments
3. Subcommittees for Academics; Governance; Facilities; Climate/
Culture/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Health/Safety/Wellness
presentation of findings to the Council
4. Administrative items
Public Participation
This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the 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.
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 May 24, 2024.
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.
(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. 2024-10336 Filed 5-10-24; 8:45 am]
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