[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72808-72809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23368]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration 
(MARAD) announces a public meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 
(USMMA) Advisory Council (Council).

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 
from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Requests to attend the meeting must be 
received no later than 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, to 
facilitate entry. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed 
during the meeting must be received no later than November 3, 2023. 
Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received by 
November 10, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in-person at the USMMA. 
Meeting access information will be available no later than November 13, 
2023. Information on who the Council members are can be found in 
MARAD's press release: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/newsroom/secretary-buttigieg-appoints-members-us-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Council's Designated Federal 
Officer and Point of Contact, Will Sheehan, 202-366-4105 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Council is established pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51323. The Council 
operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2.
    The objective and scope of the Council is to provide independent 
advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation 
(Secretary) on matters relating to the USMMA including in the areas of 
curriculum development and training programs; diversity, equity, and 
inclusion; sexual assault prevention and response; infrastructure 
maintenance and redevelopment; midshipmen health and welfare; 
governance and administrative policies; and other matters.

II. Agenda

    The agenda will be as follows:

1. Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions
2. Academy updates
3. Public comment
4. Administrative items

III. Public Participation

    This meeting is open to the public and will be held in-person at 
the USMMA. MARAD is committed to providing equal access to this meeting 
for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services 
because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or 
other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Seating will be limited and 
available on a first come first serve basis.
    Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement 
with the Council. Written statements

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should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than November 3, 2023.
    Only written statements will be considered by the Council; no 
member of the public will be allowed to present questions or speak 
during the meeting unless requested to do so by a member of the 
Council.

(Authority: 46 U.S.C. 51323; 5 U.S.C. 552b; 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 41 CFR 
parts 102-3.140 through 102-3.165.)

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-23368 Filed 10-20-23; 8:45 am]
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