[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19733-19734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07143]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice to solicit members for the United States Merchant Marine 
Academy Advisory Council.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to solicit 
members for the United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council 
(Council). The Council will provide advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary of Transportation, MARAD, and the United States Merchant 
Marine Academy (Academy) on matters related to the Academy.

DATES: Applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern 
Daylight Time on May 20, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Nominations must be submitted electronically (by email) to 
the email address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. The subject line should state ``USMMA Advisory Council Member 
Nomination.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Kammerer, Designated Federal 
Officer, Executive Director, Maritime Administration at 
[email protected] or 202-366-2805.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Council is an advisory committee established pursuant to the 
National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No 
117-81, section 3501(c), codified at 46 U.S.C. 51323, and in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The 
Council, through the Maritime Administrator, will provide the Secretary 
with advice and recommendations on the issues identified in the 
National Academy of Public Administration's Comprehensive Assessment of 
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy November 2021 report. The advice and 
recommendations will relate to the morale, discipline, social climate, 
curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic 
methods, administrative policies, infrastructure needs, and other 
matters relating to the Academy.
    Under its charter, the Council is comprised of no fewer than 8 
members, but not more than 14 members, appointed by the Secretary for 
terms of up to two years, and appointed from among individuals with 
diverse backgrounds and expertise that will allow them to contribute 
balanced points of view and ideas regarding improving the Academy. 
Appointees may include individuals who are specially qualified to 
represent the interests and opinions of: Academia and higher education 
administration; Academy graduates; Members of the armed forces; 
Shipping and labor; Experts in the field of sexual assault and sexual 
harassment prevention and response; Experts in the field of workplace 
diversity, equity, and inclusion; and Experts in capital improvement 
planning.
    Council members serve without pay. Members may be entitled to 
reimbursement of expenses related to per diem and travel when attending 
Council meetings, as authorized under 5 U.S.C. 5703 and 41 CFR part 
301. The Council will meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, 
but typically four times each fiscal year to address its objectives and 
duties. The Council will aim to meet in person at least once each 
fiscal year with additional meetings held via teleconference.

II. Nomination process

    Members of the Council are appointed by the Secretary for two-year 
terms. The selection and appointment process for Council members is 
designed to ensure continuity of membership, and to afford the 
Secretary the advisory input of the most capable, diverse, and novel 
perspectives that the country has to offer.
    Individuals interested in serving on the Council are invited to 
apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application form; 
however, applicants/nominators should submit the following information:
    (1) Contact Information for the nominee, consisting of:

a. Name
b. Title
c. Organization or Affiliation
d. Address
e. City, State, Zip Code
f. Telephone number
g. Email address

    (2) Statement of interest limited to 250 words on why the nominee 
wants to serve on the Council and the unique perspectives and 
experiences the nominee brings to the Council;
    (3) A current resume and category of interest is required;
    (4) An affirmative statement that the nominee is not a Federally 
registered lobbyist seeking to serve on the committee in their 
individual capacity and the identity of the interests they intend to 
represent, if appointed as a member of the Council; and
    (5) Optional letters of support.
    All non-federal members must also complete a background 
investigation.
    The Department of Transportation does not discriminate in 
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital 
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an 
employee organization, or other non-merit factors. The Department 
strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all its recruitment 
actions.


[[Page 19734]]


    By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-07143 Filed 4-4-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P