Notice2024-17581
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council; Public Meeting
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Published
August 8, 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 153 (Thursday, August 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65010-65011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17581]
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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.
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DATES: August 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Written
statements to be considered during the meeting must be received via
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0257514f4f434366746b716d707b416d776c616b6e42666d762c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3560667878747451435c465a474c765a405b565c5975515a411b525a43">[email protected]</span></a> no later than August 22, 2024.
Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received via email
by August 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held through a virtual forum. Virtual
meeting access information will be available on the USMMA Advisory
Council web page and social media channels no later than August 23,
2024. 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#7227213f3f333316041b011d000b311d071c111b1e32161d065c151d04"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4411170909050520322d372b363d072b312a272d2804202b306a232b32">[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), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
The objective and scope of the Council is to provide independent
advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation
(Secretary) on matters relating to 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. Advisory Council's Report
4. Administrative items
Public Participation
This meeting is open to the public and will be held through a
virtual forum. 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 August 22, 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. ch. 10; 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. 2024-17581 Filed 8-7-24; 8:45 am]
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