[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57454-57455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22680]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MarAd) is seeking applications 
for membership on the Marine Transportation System National Advisory 
Council (MTSNAC). The Council advises and makes recommendations to the 
Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) via the Maritime Administrator 
on impediments to the effective use and expansion of America's Marine 
Highways; waterways and ports, and their intermodal, road, rail, and 
marine highway connections; shipbuilding capacity; and guidelines for 
the development of a national freight policy from a marine 
transportation perspective.

DATES: MTSNAC applications should be received on or before October 18, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your application by mail, email, or facsimile to 
MarAd-MTSNAC Designated Federal Officer, Room W21-310, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Email: [email protected]. Fax: (202) 366-6988.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Lolich, MTSNAC Designated 
Federal Officer, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Room W21-310, Washington, DC 20590, Richard.Lolich@

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dot.gov, Phone: (202)-366-0704, Fax: 202-366-6988.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MTSNAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (Public Law 92-463) and the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140). The MTSNAC 
advises, consults with, reports to, and makes recommendations to the 
Secretary on matters relating to the Marine Transportation System. Such 
matters may include, but are not limited to:
     Impediments that hinder the effective use and expansion of 
America's Marine Highways, and the expanded use of the marine 
transportation system for freight and passengers;
     Waterways and ports, and their intermodal road, rail, and 
marine highway connections and actions required to meet current and 
future national transportation system integration needs;
     Strategy, policy and goals to ensure an environmentally 
responsible and safe system that improves the global competitiveness 
and national security of the U.S.;
     Guidelines for the development of a national freight 
policy from a marine transportation perspective; and
     Such other matters, related to those above, that the 
Secretary or sponsor may charge the Council with addressing.
    The full council normally meets at least two to three times per 
fiscal year. The MTSNAC subcommittees may hold meetings and 
teleconferences more frequently, as needed. It may also meet for 
extraordinary purposes.

Application Request

    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Council, you may request an application by contacting the MTSNAC 
Designated Federal Officer [See the section entitled FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT listed above]. When requesting the application, 
please include your contact information so that we may send the 
application form to you. Once you have completed your application, send 
it to Mr. Richard Lolich, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the 
Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council in time for it 
to be received by MarAd on or before October 18, 2013.

Position Information

    Nine (9) positions will be filled. Individuals with experience in 
one or more of the following sectors of the marine transportation 
industry are encouraged to apply:
     Ports and Terminal Operators.
     Shippers.
     Vessel Operators.
     Non-Marine Transportation Providers.
     Metropolitan Planning Organizations and State DOTs.
     Shipbuilders.
     Labor and Workforce Development.
     Academia.

Prohibitions

    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory 
committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with 
provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Public Law 
110-81, as amended).

Period or Service and Expense Reimbursement

    Each MTSNAC member serves for a term of two years. Members may 
serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and 
receive no salary. While attending meetings or when otherwise engaged 
in committee business, members will be reimbursed for travel and per 
diem expenses as permitted under applicable Federal Travel Regulations.

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. app. 2; 41 CFR parts 101-6 and 102-3; DOT 
Order 1120.3B.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator:

    Dated: September 12, 2013.
Julie Agarwal,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-22680 Filed 9-17-13; 8:45 am]
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