[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 31606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11133]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice to extend the time to apply for or nominate members to 
the United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is extending the time 
period in which to apply for or nominate membership to 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: Applicant or nominator submissions should be received by June 
14, 2022. Submissions received after this date will be considered as 
practicable.

ADDRESSES: Applicant or nominator submissions must be made 
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 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 applicant/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 if the applicant/nominee believes it 
would be helpful to consideration of their appointment to the council, 
limited to 250 words on why the applicant/nominee wants to serve on the 
Council and the unique perspectives and experiences the applicant/
nominee brings to the Council;
    (3) A current resume and category of interest of the applicant/
nominee is required;
    (4) An affirmative statement that the applicant/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.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-11133 Filed 5-23-22; 8:45 am]
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