Notice2026-00050
Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee Meeting
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Published
January 7, 2026
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
Notice is hereby given of a virtual public meeting of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC). IMDCC members will discuss Federal marine debris activities, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the section, Matters To Be Considered.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00050]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee Meeting
AGENCY: National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a virtual public meeting of the
Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC). IMDCC members
will discuss Federal marine debris activities, with a particular
emphasis on the topics identified in the section, Matters To Be
Considered.
DATES: The virtual public meeting will be held on January 29, 2026,
from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually using Google Meet. You
can connect to the meeting using the website or phone number provided:
Meeting link: <a href="https://meet.google.com/jct-mevc-wpv">https://meet.google.com/jct-mevc-wpv</a>
Phone: (US) +1 631-260-1193 PIN: 887 629 280#
Attendance will be limited to the first 500 individuals to join the
virtual meeting room. Refer to the IMDCC website at <a href="https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC">https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC</a> for the most up-to-date
information on the agenda and instructions regarding how to
participate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sophia Maginnes, Communication Support
Specialist, Marine Debris Program; Email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c4f736c74757d32517d7b757272796f5c72737d7d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fccf0eff7f6feb1d2fef8f6f1f1faecdff1f0fefeb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>;
Google Voice (301) 458-0362 or visit the IMDCC website at <a href="https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC">https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The IMDCC is a multi-agency body responsible for coordinating a
comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among
Federal agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental
organizations, industry, academia, States, Tribes, and other nations,
as appropriate. Representatives meet to share information, assess and
promote best management practices, and coordinate the Federal
Government's efforts to address marine debris.
The Marine Debris Act establishes the IMDCC (33 U.S.C. 1954). The
IMDCC submits biennial progress reports to Congress with updates on
activities, achievements, strategies, and recommendations. NOAA serves
as the Chairperson of the IMDCC.
The meeting will be open to public attendance on January 29, 2026,
from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. There will not be a public comment period.
The meeting will not be recorded.
II. Matters To Be Considered
The open meeting will include a presentation from the NOAA Marine
Debris Program on the launch of the new Abandoned and Derelict Vessel
(ADV) National Database. The purpose of the database is to provide the
public the opportunity to report ADVs, to help identify the scope of
the problem, and track prevention and removal efforts. The agenda
topics described are subject to change. The latest version of the
agenda will be posted at <a href="https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC">https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC</a>.
III. Special Accommodations
The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Closed
captioning will be available. Requests for other auxiliary aids should
be directed to Sophia Maginnes, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e99a8699818088c784888e8087878c9aa987868888c78e869f">[email protected]</a> or via
Google Voice (301) 458-0362, by January 20, 2026.
Authority: The Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee
(IMDCC) is established by the Marine Debris Act, 33 U.S.C. 1954, as
amended.
Sean Corson,
Director, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and Office of
Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-00050 Filed 1-6-26; 8:45 am]
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