Notice2026-07232
Bolstering Tourism Recovery and Air Service for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; Public Meetings
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Published
April 14, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade AdministrationTransportation Department
Abstract
The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) and Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announce two public meetings to be held virtually and the dates, times, and location of the meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to convene stakeholders to provide a forum for individual ideas and approaches for improving the tourism sector in and air service for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). At the first public meeting, the agenda will focus on tourism recovery. At the second public meeting, the agenda will focus on air service matters.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 19271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07232]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0139]
Bolstering Tourism Recovery and Air Service for the Commonwealth
of Northern Mariana Islands; Public Meetings
AGENCY: National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC); Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs (OST), U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) and Office of
the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announce two public meetings to
be held virtually and the dates, times, and location of the meetings.
The purpose of these meetings is to convene stakeholders to provide a
forum for individual ideas and approaches for improving the tourism
sector in and air service for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI). At the first public meeting, the agenda will focus on
tourism recovery. At the second public meeting, the agenda will focus
on air service matters.
DATES: The first public meeting regarding recovery in the tourism
sector will convene on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, beginning at 6:00
p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The second meeting regarding air services will
convene on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Time (ET).
ADDRESSES: The virtual meetings will be open to the public via
registration. Registration in advance of the meeting date for the
virtual meetings is available at:
April 22 Tourism Sector: <a href="https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5fYI9Kr1QI29Ftf4NexmHw#/registration">https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5fYI9Kr1QI29Ftf4NexmHw#/registration</a>.
April 29 Air Services: <a href="https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GnznpjYGQEyktWmiFhwm4A#/registration">https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GnznpjYGQEyktWmiFhwm4A#/registration</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Secretary of
Transportation, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#accfc2c1c5f3dfc9dfdfc5c3c2dfecc8c3d882cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="54373a393d0b273127273d3b3a2714303b207a333b22">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The CNMI experienced a significant decline in tourism after natural
disasters and the COVID-19 public health emergency. These economic
conditions and the transportation costs associated with its geographic
isolation have hindered a recovery in the tourism sector, which is a
primary factor in the CNMI economy. The scope and purpose of the
meetings entail obtaining thoughtful feedback from participants about
approaches to a recovery in the tourism sector and provision of
affordable air services.
II. Agenda
First Meeting, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (ET). The meeting is not expected to exceed 90 minutes.
At the first meeting on recovery in the tourism sector, the agenda
will cover the following topics:
1. Call to Order, Meeting Logistics
2. Opening Remarks
3. Public Comment
4. Closing and Adjournment
Second Meeting, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (ET). The meeting is not expected to exceed 90 minutes.
At the second meeting on air services, the agenda will cover the
following topics:
1. Call to Order, Meeting Logistics
2. Opening Remarks
3. Public Comment
4. Closing and Adjournment
III. Public Participation
The meetings will be open to the public via virtual meeting
platform. Members of the public who wish to participate in the virtual
meetings can attend by registering via the relevant website listed
above.
This notice issued under the authority of 15 U.S.C. 1512 and 49
U.S.C. 301.
Anthony B. Krawietz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs,
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Robert O'Leary,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
[FR Doc. 2026-07232 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am]
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