U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 30014 [2020-10705]

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SUMMARY: The webinar-based (online) public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Requests to speak during the public comment period of the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 May 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 no later than by Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by Wednesday, May 27, 2020. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar, accessible via most internet browsers. The website link to join the meeting will be posted on the MTSNAC website by Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Please visit the MTSNAC website at https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/ maritime-transportation-system-mts/ maritime-transportation-systemnational-advisory-0. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer, at MTSNAC@dot.gov or at (202) 366–1332. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W21–307, Washington, DC 20590. Any committee related request should be sent to the person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. 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 marine transportation system. The MTSNAC was originally 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. 55603 and operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). II. Agenda The agenda will include: (1) Welcome, opening remarks, and introductions; (2) administrative items; (3) subcommittee break-out sessions; (4) developing recommendations for the maritime transportation system for the full MTSNAC committee to vote and adopt during the September 28–29, 2020 meeting; (5) updates to the full Committee on the subcommittee research, processes for developing their recommendations, and an initial look at the subcommittee’s draft implementation strategies to help achieve the recommendations; and (6) public comments. A detailed agenda will be posted on the MTSNAC internet website at https:// www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/ maritime-transportation-system-mts/ maritime-transportation-systemnational-advisory-0 at least one week in advance of the meeting. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. 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. Public Comments: A public comment period will commence at approximately 3:30 p.m. EST on June 3, 2020. To provide time for as many people to speak as possible, speaking time for each individual 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10705]


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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 of public meeting.

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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 discuss advice and recommendations for the U.S. Department 
of Transportation on issues related to the marine transportation 
system.

DATES: The webinar-based (online) public meeting will be held on 
Tuesday, June 3, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight 
Time (EDT). Requests to speak during the public comment period of the 
meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by no later 
than by Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Requests to submit written materials 
to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by Wednesday, May 
27, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via webinar, accessible via most 
internet browsers. The website link to join the meeting will be posted 
on the MTSNAC website by Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Please visit the 
MTSNAC website at https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-transportation-system-mts/maritime-transportation-system-national-advisory-0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal 
Officer, at [email protected] or at (202) 366-1332. Maritime 
Transportation System National Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, W21-307, Washington, DC 20590. Any committee related request 
should be sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. 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 marine transportation system. The MTSNAC was 
originally 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. 55603 and operates in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

II. Agenda

    The agenda will include: (1) Welcome, opening remarks, and 
introductions; (2) administrative items; (3) subcommittee break-out 
sessions; (4) developing recommendations for the maritime 
transportation system for the full MTSNAC committee to vote and adopt 
during the September 28-29, 2020 meeting; (5) updates to the full 
Committee on the subcommittee research, processes for developing their 
recommendations, and an initial look at the subcommittee's draft 
implementation strategies to help achieve the recommendations; and (6) 
public comments. A detailed 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.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public.
    Services for Individuals with Disabilities: The public meeting is 
accessible to people with disabilities. 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.
    Public Comments: A public comment period will commence at 
approximately 3:30 p.m. EST on June 3, 2020. To provide time for as 
many people to speak as possible, speaking time for each individual 
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)

    Dated: May 14, 2020.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2020-10705 Filed 5-18-20; 8:45 am]
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