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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 225 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 92279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27272]

[[Page 92279]]

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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 prevention, academics, 
culture and diversity, and facilities and infrastructure.

DATES: December 6, 2024, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST.
    Written statements to be considered during the meeting must be 
received via email to [email protected] no later than 
November 29, 2024. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be 
received via email by November 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in-person at USMMA. Meeting 
location and access information will be posted no later than November 
29, 2024, on the Council's website, along with other general 
information, at www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council. Requests to attend the meeting must be 
received by November 28, 2024, and permission will be based on space 
available. Requests will be taken as they are received until available 
spaces are full.

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: 

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), 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
    The purpose 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.

Agenda

    The meeting agenda will cover, but is not limited to, the following 
proposed topics:

1. Welcome and opening remarks.
2. Public comments.
3. Interim Recommendations and Workplan for Final Report.
4. Administrative items.

Public Participation

    This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Academy. 
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 
provided above by no later than November 29, 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.

(Authorities: 46 U.S.C. 51323; 5 U.S.C. 552b; 5 U.S.C. ch. 10; 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. 2024-27272 Filed 11-20-24; 8:45 am]
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