Notice2024-25962
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors; Public Meeting
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Published
November 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) Board of Visitors (Board). During the meeting, MARAD and USMMA leadership will provide an update on the State of the Regiment of Midshipmen, Educational Programs, Middle States Accreditation, Sea Year, Infrastructure Projects, Draft Facility Master Plan, Athletics, Admissions, Class of 2029, Midshipmen Reimbursements, Midshipmen Well- Being including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88855-88856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25962]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors; Public Meeting
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation (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)
Board of Visitors (Board). During the meeting, MARAD and USMMA
leadership will provide an update on the State of the Regiment of
Midshipmen, Educational Programs, Middle States Accreditation, Sea
Year, Infrastructure Projects, Draft Facility Master Plan, Athletics,
Admissions, Class of 2029, Midshipmen Reimbursements, Midshipmen Well-
Being including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and
Response.
DATES: The USMMA BOV meeting will take place on November 25, 2024, from
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Request to attend the virtual meeting must be
received by November 11, 2024. Written statements to be considered
during the meeting must be received via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcf9c4c8d9ced2ddd0fddadaddd5cecffcc9cfd1d1dd92d9d8c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="67221f13021509060b260101060e15142712140a0a0649020312">[email protected]</span></a> no later than November 18, 2024. Requests for
accommodations for a disability must be received via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#387d404c5d4a565954795e5e59514a4b784d4b555559165d5c4d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c085b8b4a5b2aea1ac81a6a6a1a9b2b380b5b3adada1eea5a4b5">[email protected]</span></a> no later than November 18, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The meeting is open to the public and will be held through a
virtual forum. The USMMA Board of Visitors' web page can be found at:
<a href="https://www.usmma.edu/about/leadership/board-visitors">https://www.usmma.edu/about/leadership/board-visitors</a>. General
information about the Board is available at <a href="https://www.usmma.edu/about/leadership/board-visitors">https://www.usmma.edu/about/leadership/board-visitors</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Board's Designated Federal Officer
and Point of Contact, Michael O'Hagan, 516-726-6048 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81c4f9f5e4f3efe0edc0e7e7e0e8f3f2c1f4f2ecece0afe4e5f4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="42073a3627302c232e032424232b30310237312f2f236c272637">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Board is a Federal Advisory Committee originally established as
a Congressional Board by section 51312 of title 46, United States Code
``to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating
to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.'' The Board was
originally chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) on
October 24, 2017.
Agenda
The meeting agenda for the November meeting is as follows:
1. Welcome remarks and Board maintenance items.
2. Update on the state of the Regiment of Midshipmen
3. Update on the USMMA Educational Programs and Sea Year, Middle
States Accreditation, Facilities and Infrastructure Projects and Draft
Facility Master Plan, Admissions--Class of 2029, Athletics Programs,
Midshipmen Well Being (incl. Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Prevention and Response), Midshipmen Reimbursements, Institutional
Culture); and
4. Public comment period (not to exceed 10 minutes).
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 Board. Written statements should be sent to the Designated
Federal Officer listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
no later than November 11, 2024.
Only written statements will be considered by the Board; 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 Board.
(Authority: 46 U.S.C. 51312; 5 U.S.C. 552b; 5 U.S.C. Ch.10; 41 CFR
parts 102-3.140 through 102-3.165)
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By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-25962 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
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