[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 33 (Friday, February 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 12418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03287]


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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 meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) 
Advisory Council (Council). During the meeting, the USMMA leadership 
will provide an update on programs and priorities, including: 
governance, sexual assault and sexual harassment, academics, culture 
and diversity, and facilities and infrastructure.

DATES: March 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST.
    Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the 
meeting must be received no later than February 23, 2024. Requests for 
accommodations for a disability must be received by February 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held through a virtual forum. Virtual 
meeting access information will be available on the USMMA Advisory 
Council web page and social media channels no later than March 1, 2024. 
General information about the Council is available on the MARAD web 
page at www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Council's Designated Federal 
Officer and Point of Contact, Mary Grice, 202-366-4264 or via email to 
[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 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 
(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 and opening remarks
2. Updates by Academy leadership on priority programs
3. Public comment
4. Administrative items

III. Public Participation

    This meeting is open to the public and will be held through a 
virtual forum. The U.S. Department of Transportation 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.
    Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement 
with the Council. Written statements should be sent to the Designated 
Federal Officer listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
no later than February 23, 2024.
    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. 2024-03287 Filed 2-15-24; 8:45 am]
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