[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 41 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14931-14932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04225]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; 
Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting 
of the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee 
(MTSNAC) to develop and discuss advice and recommendations for the U.S. 
Department of Transportation on issues related to the marine 
transportation system. In general, the meeting will cover ways to 
enhance the use of America's Marine Highways, the enhancement of U.S. 
port infrastructure and performance, how to strengthen U.S. Maritime 
capabilities essential to national security and economic prosperity, 
and finally, ways to enable maritime industry innovation in 
information, safety, environmental sustainability, and other areas.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 9:00 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Requests to attend the meeting must 
be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on the prior week, Friday, March 15, 2024, 
to facilitate entry. Requests for accommodations for a disability must 
be received by Monday, March 18, 2024. Those requesting to speak during 
the public comment period of the meeting must submit a written copy of 
their remarks to DOT no later than Friday, March 15, 2024. Requests to 
submit written materials for review during the meeting must be received 
by Friday, March 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the at the DOT Conference Center 
at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590. Any Committee-related 
request should be sent to the person listed in the following section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Capt. Jeffrey Flumignan, Designated 
Federal Officer, at [email protected] or (347) 491-2349. Maritime 
Transportation System National Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, W21-307, Washington, DC 20590. Please visit the MTSNAC 
website at https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The MTSNAC is a Federal advisory committee that advises the U.S. 
Secretary of Transportation through the Maritime Administrator on 
issues related to the maritime transportation system. The MTSNAC was 
established in 1999 and mandated in 2007 by the Energy Independence and 
Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140). The MTSNAC is codified at 46 
U.S.C. 50402 and operates in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act.

I. Agenda

    The agenda will include (1) welcome, opening remarks, and 
introductions; (2) administrative items; (3) subcommittee break-out 
sessions; (4) updates to the Committee on the subcommittee work; (5) 
public comments; (6) discussions relevant to formulate recommendations; 
and (7) presentation of recommendations. A final agenda will be posted 
on the MTSNAC internet website at https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0 at least one week in advance of the meeting.

II. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who 
wish to attend in person must RSVP to the person listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with your name and affiliation. 
Seating will be limited and available on a first-come-first-serve 
basis.
    Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting is 
physically accessible to people with disabilities. The U.S. Department 
of Transportation is committed to providing all participants equal 
access to this meeting. 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.
    Public Comments: A public comment period will commence at 
approximately 11:45 a.m. EDT on March 20, 2024, and again on March 21, 
2024, at the same time. To provide time for as many people to speak as 
possible, speaking time for everyone will be limited to three minutes. 
Members of the public who would like to speak are asked to contact the 
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 
Commenters will be placed on the agenda in the order in which 
notifications are received. If time allows, additional comments will be 
permitted. Copies of oral comments must be submitted in writing at the 
meeting or preferably emailed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Additional written comments are welcome 
and must be filed as indicated below.
    Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments for 
consideration by the Committee must send them to the person listed in 
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

(Authority: 49 CFR part 1.93(a); 5 U.S.C. 552b; 41 CFR parts 102-3; 
5 U.S.C. app. Sections 1-16)

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-04225 Filed 2-28-24; 8:45 am]
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