[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 2224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-819]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council

AGENCY: Maritime Administration.

ACTION: Notice of establishment of advisory committee.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration announces the establishment of the 
Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). The 
MTSNAC will advise the Secretary of Transportation, via the Council 
Sponsor, the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, on matters 
relating to the Marine Transportation System (MTS)--waterways, ports, 
and their intermodal connections.

ADDRESSES: You may request a copy of the charter for the Council by 
writing to Kathleen R. Dunn, Maritime Administration, MAR 810, Room 
7209, Washington, DC 20590; by calling (202) 366-2307; or by faxing 
(202) 366-6988.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen R. Dunn, telephone (202) 366-
2307, fax (202) 366-6988.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MTSNAC is being established in 
accordance with the recommendations made in the Report to Congress 
titled ``An Assessment of the U.S. Marine Transportation System.'' The 
Council will consider matters relating to current and future MTS needs. 
These matters will include not only strategies to ensure a safe, 
environmentally sound, and secure MTS that improves the global 
competitiveness and national security of the U.S., but also issues and 
concerns brought to the Council by elements of the marine 
transportation industry or such other matters that the Secretary may 
charge the Council with addressing. The Council shall be composed of 
representatives from not more than 30 non-Federal organizations from 
the marine transportation industry as designated by the Secretary of 
Transportation. The member organizations shall represent a cross 
section of the diverse components that comprise the MTS including 
private sector organizations and state and local public entities. At 
least two meetings will be held each calendar year. As required by 
section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 
Sec. 9(a)(2) and 41 CFR 101-6.1007, the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) has consulted with the Committee Management Secretariat of the 
General Services Administration and the Office of Management and 
Budget. DOT certifies that the creation of this advisory committee is 
necessary and is in the public interest. This notice is published 
pursuant to section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 9(a)(2) and 41 CFR 101-6.1015.
    Duration: The duration of the Council shall be continuing.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 9(a)(2); 41 CFR 101-6. 1005; 
DOT Order 1120.3B.

    Dated: January 7, 2000.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-819 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am]
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