Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program Forum, 37729 [2015-16180]

Download as PDF 37729 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 126 / Wednesday, July 1, 2015 / Notices Schwihag roller assemblies and plates used in the Turnouts and Crossover installed in the Kingston Project. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 24405(a)(4), FRA will publish this letter granting Amtrak’s and RIDOT’s request in the Federal Register and provide notice of such finding and an opportunity for public comment after which this waiver will become effective. Questions about this letter can be directed to, John Johnson, AttorneyAdvisor, at John.Johnson@dot.gov or (202) 493–0078. Sincerely, Sarah Feinberg Acting Administrator Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2015. Sarah L. Inderbitzin, Deputy Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015–16064 Filed 6–30–15; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD–2015–0086] Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program Forum Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD), in cooperation with the Maryland Environmental Resource Center, will hold an open forum to solicit individual input to MARAD on the Agency’s Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program and key environmental issues facing maritime transportation. Input received will enable the Agency to assess the effectiveness and utility of the Program thus far, and will inform MARAD and Department of Transportation decision making regarding possible future research, development and demonstration projects. SUMMARY: The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The event will be held at the Conference Center of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), 692 Maritime Blvd., Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090 (Telephone 866–656–5568). The facility has overnight accommodations. For those interested in reserving MITAGS accommodations please feel free to call 410–859–5700. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Jun 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 The META program seeks to foster collaborative efforts among Federal agencies, academia, industry and the public to address critical marine transportation environmental issues. Among the areas of current focus are aquatic invasive species, ballast water and underwater hull growth, port and vessel air emissions, and alternative fuels and energy technologies. Through META, MARAD supports research, development and demonstration of innovative technologies for practical applications to balance freight, passenger and environmental concerns with sustainable solutions. This support includes financial support for research and development activities, and fostering the exchange of information and best practices. MARAD is holding this forum to provide information on the META concept, gather public input on identifying the key environmental issues on which the META program should focus its activities, and on how MARAD might best structure the program for the future. Specific topics of discussion will include how MARAD might be able to better focus requests for proposals, and how to address various levels of technology readiness. During the forum, MARAD representatives will explain the META program and discuss current areas of focus and projects, followed by small group discussions. Minutes will be kept of the discussion and posted by MARAD. MARAD will release further details on this public forum, including times and agenda, on its Web page at https:// marad.dot.gov and on the DOT docket as they become available. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DATES: You may contact Daniel Yuska, Office of Environment, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone (202) 366–0714. You may send electronic mail to Daniel.Yuska@ dot.gov. For access to the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12–140 of the Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. To view the docket electronically, type the docket number ‘‘MARAD–2015–0086’’ in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Click and Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this forum. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Privacy Act Statement All input received at the forum will be recorded and attributable to the individual commenter and where appropriate on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc. This information will be placed on the DOT public docket. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476, 04/11/2011) or at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html. Authority: 49 CFR 1.93. * * * * * Dated: June 25, 2015. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–16180 Filed 6–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement/Joint Planning Advisory Group Table Top Exercise Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) program requires a notice of the time, place, and nature of each Joint Planning Advisory Group (JPAG) meeting be published in the Federal Register. The full text of the VISA program, including these requirements, is published in Federal Register/Vol. 79, No. 209, 64462— 64470, dated October 29, 2014. On June 2–3, 2015, the Maritime Administration and the U.S. Transportation Command co-hosted the 2015 Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement Joint Planning Advisory Group Table-Top Exercise at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Participants of the Table Top Exercise (TTX) were required to possess a secret clearance due to the classified nature of the meeting and attendance was by invitation only. The Maritime Administrator invited VISA carriers, Maritime Labor Unions, Longshoreman Labor and designated U.S. Strategic Seaport personnel. In addition, representatives from the Department of Transportation, the Maritime Administration and the Department of Defense (DOD) to include the Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Transportation Command, the Military Sealift Command and the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command attended the meeting. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 37729]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-16180]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket Number MARAD-2015-0086]


Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program 
Forum

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD), in cooperation with the 
Maryland Environmental Resource Center, will hold an open forum to 
solicit individual input to MARAD on the Agency's Maritime 
Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program and key 
environmental issues facing maritime transportation. Input received 
will enable the Agency to assess the effectiveness and utility of the 
Program thus far, and will inform MARAD and Department of 
Transportation decision making regarding possible future research, 
development and demonstration projects.

DATES: The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, from 9:00 
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The event will be held at the Conference Center of the 
Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), 692 
Maritime Blvd., Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090 (Telephone 866-656-
5568). The facility has overnight accommodations. For those interested 
in reserving MITAGS accommodations please feel free to call 410-859-
5700.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Daniel Yuska, Office 
of Environment, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone (202) 366-0714. You may send electronic mail to 
Daniel.Yuska@dot.gov.
    For access to the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any 
time or to Room W12-140 of the Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. To view the 
docket electronically, type the docket number ``MARAD-2015-0086'' in 
the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``Search.'' Click and Open Docket Folder 
on the line associated with this forum.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The META program seeks to foster 
collaborative efforts among Federal agencies, academia, industry and 
the public to address critical marine transportation environmental 
issues. Among the areas of current focus are aquatic invasive species, 
ballast water and underwater hull growth, port and vessel air 
emissions, and alternative fuels and energy technologies. Through META, 
MARAD supports research, development and demonstration of innovative 
technologies for practical applications to balance freight, passenger 
and environmental concerns with sustainable solutions. This support 
includes financial support for research and development activities, and 
fostering the exchange of information and best practices.
    MARAD is holding this forum to provide information on the META 
concept, gather public input on identifying the key environmental 
issues on which the META program should focus its activities, and on 
how MARAD might best structure the program for the future. Specific 
topics of discussion will include how MARAD might be able to better 
focus requests for proposals, and how to address various levels of 
technology readiness.
    During the forum, MARAD representatives will explain the META 
program and discuss current areas of focus and projects, followed by 
small group discussions. Minutes will be kept of the discussion and 
posted by MARAD.
    MARAD will release further details on this public forum, including 
times and agenda, on its Web page at https://marad.dot.gov and on the 
DOT docket as they become available.

Privacy Act Statement

    All input received at the forum will be recorded and attributable 
to the individual commenter and where appropriate on behalf of an 
association, business, labor union, etc. This information will be 
placed on the DOT public docket. You may review DOT's complete Privacy 
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 
FR 19476, 04/11/2011) or at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.93.
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    Dated: June 25, 2015.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2015-16180 Filed 6-30-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P
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