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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
U.S. Maritime Transportation System
National Advisory Committee; Notice
of Public Meeting
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday,
September 21, 2023, 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, Monday, September 11, 2023, to
facilitate entry. Requests for
accommodations for a disability must be
received by the day before the meeting,
Tuesday, September 19, 2023. 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 by the prior week,
Monday, September 11, 2023. Requests
to submit written materials for review
during the meeting must also be
received by the prior week, Monday,
September 11, 2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held 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 MTSNAC@dot.gov 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-systemnational-advisory-0.
SUMMARY:
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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 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.
II. 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-systemnational-advisory-0 at least one week in
advance of the meeting.
III. 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-comefirst-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. EST on September 20, 2023,
and again on September 21, 2023, at the
same time. 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
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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.
Information Memorandum to the
Secretary
From: Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips,
USN (Ret.), Maritime Administrator, X–
61719.
Prepared by: William (Bill) Paape,
Associate Administrator for Ports &
Waterways, X–5005.
Subject: Notification of a Public
Meeting of the U.S. Maritime
Transportation System, National
Advisory Committee on September 20th
& 21st, 2023.
DOT Order 1120.3D requires the
submission of an information
memorandum to the Secretary that
briefly describes the committee’s
upcoming meeting 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
for improving the maritime
transportation system and (7)
presentation of recommendations.
Background
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Attachments
• Meeting Agenda.
Summary
The MTSNAC is a statutory advisory
committee responsible for advising the
Secretary of Transportation on matters
relating to the United States maritime
transportation system and its seamless
integration with other segments of the
transportation system, including the
viability of the United States Merchant
Marine. The MTSNAC is codified at 46
U.S.C. 50402 and operated in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act and DOT Order 1120.3D.
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The National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116–283)
amended the MTSNAC’s statutory
authorization, including changes to the
size and membership composition of the
Committee. The purpose of MTSNAC is
to address matters relating to the U.S.
marine transportation system and its
seamless integration with other
segments of the transportation system,
including the viability of the U.S.
merchant marine. The MTSNAC shall
undertake information-gathering
activities, develop technical advice, and
present recommendations to the
Administrator on matters including, but
not limited to, the following:
a. How to strengthen U.S. Maritime
capabilities essential to National
security and economic prosperity.
b. Ways to ensure the availability of
a diverse and inclusive U.S. maritime
workforce that will support the sealift
resource needs of the National Security
Strategy.
c. Ways to support the enhancement
of U.S. port infrastructure and
performance; and,
d. Ways to enable maritime industry
innovation in information, safety,
environmental impact, and other areas.
The Committee’s work will align with
the Agency’s mission and primary
guiding documents, such as the Goals
and Objectives for a Stronger Maritime
Nation: A Report to Congress.
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For More Information
Bill Paape, Associate Administrator
for Ports & Waterways, 202–748–4641
(cell).
Capt. Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Officer, 212–668–2064 (office)
or 202–977–8647 (cell).
Agenda
U.S. Maritime Transportation System
National Advisory Committee,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff
Flumignan, Designated Federal
Officer
Item 1 Welcome and comments from
the MTSNAC Chairman: Robert
‘‘Bob’’ Wellner, Chairman, Maritime
Transportation System National
Advisory Committee
Item 2 Chair Guidance and Breakout
Session—Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout
sessions and prioritize Issue Areas
and Desired Outcomes
Item 3 Reconvene and Update to
Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System
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Item 4 Public Comments (if
required): Jeff Flumignan,
Designated Federal Official
Item 5 Break for Lunch
Item 6 Sub-Committee Breakout
Sessions in Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout
sessions and prioritize Issue Areas
and Desired Outcomes
Item 7 Reconvene full Committee
and Brief Update Report to Chair by
Sub-Committee Chairs (current):
Bob Wellner, Chairman, Maritime
Transportation System National
Advisory Committee
Item 8 Closing Remarks and
Adjournment: Bob Wellner—
Chairman, Maritime Transportation
System National Advisory
Committee
U.S. Maritime Transportation System
National Advisory Committee,
Thursday, September 21, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff
Flumignan, Designated Federal
Official
Item 9 Welcome & Opening
Statements: Bob Wellner—
Chairman, Maritime Transportation
System National Advisory
Committee
Item 10 Chair Guidance and
Breakout Session—Breakout Rooms:
Staff Liaisons to facilitate breakout
sessions and prioritize Issue Areas
and Desired Outcomes
Item 11 Reconvene and Update to
Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System
National Advisory Committee
Item 12 Public Comments (if
required): Jeff Flumignan,
Designated Federal Official
Item 13 Break for Lunch
Item 14 Chair Guidance and
Breakout Session—Breakout Rooms:
Staff Liaisons to facilitate breakout
sessions and prioritize Issue Areas
and Desired Outcomes
Item 15 Reconvene and Presentation
of Recommendations: Bob Wellner,
Chairman, Maritime Transportation
System National Advisory
Committee
Item 16 Remarks by the Maritime
Administrator: Rear Admiral Ann
C. Phillips, USN (Ret.), Maritime
Administrator
Item 17 Closing Remarks and Way
Ahead: William ‘‘Bill’’ Paape,
Associate Administrator for Ports
and Waterways
Item 18 Closing Remarks and
Adjournment: Bob Wellner,
Chairman, Maritime Transportation
System National Advisory
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Open Meeting of the Federal Advisory
Committee on Insurance
Departmental Offices, U.S.
Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces that
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
Federal Advisory Committee on
Insurance (FACI) will meet in the Cash
Room at the U.S. Department of the
Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC, and also via
videoconference on Tuesday, September
26, 2023, from 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Eastern Time. The meeting will be open
to the public. The FACI provides nonbinding recommendations and advice to
the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) in the
U.S. Department of the Treasury.
DATES: Tuesday, September 26, 2023,
from 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
the Cash Room, Department of the
Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20220 and also via
videoconference.
Attendance: The meeting is open to
the public, and the site is accessible to
individuals with disabilities. Because
the meeting will be held in a secured
facility, members of the public who plan
to attend the meeting must register
online. Attendees may visit https://
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a2m3d000000102lAAA and fill out a
secure online registration form. A valid
email address will be required to
complete online registration. (Note:
online registration will close on
September 19th or when capacity is
reached.) The public can also attend
remotely via live webcast:
www.yorkcast.com/treasury/events/
2023/09/26/faci.
The webcast will also be available
through the FACI’s website: https://
home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/
financial-markets-financial-institutionsand-fiscal-service/federal-insuranceoffice/federal-advisory-committee-oninsurance-faci. Please refer to the FACI’s
website for up-to-date information on
this meeting. Requests for reasonable
accommodations under section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act should be
directed to Snider Page, Office of Civil
Rights and Diversity, Department of the
Treasury at (202) 622–0341, or
snider.page@treasury.gov.
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SUMMARY:
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John
Gudgel, Senior Insurance Regulatory
Policy Analyst, Federal Insurance
Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury,
1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Room
1410 MT, Washington, DC 20220, at
(202) 622–1748 (this is not a toll-free
number). Persons who have difficulty
hearing or speaking may access this
number via TTY by calling the toll-free
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
this meeting is provided in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(2),
through implementing regulations at 41
CFR 102–3.150.
Public Comment: Members of the
public wishing to comment on the
business of the FACI are invited to
submit written statements by either of
the following methods:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Electronic Statements
• Send electronic comments to faci@
treasury.gov.
Paper Statements
• Send paper statements in triplicate
to the Federal Advisory Committee on
Insurance, U.S. Department of the
Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Room 1410 MT, Washington, DC 20220.
In general, the Department of the
Treasury will make submitted
comments available upon request
without change, including any business
or personal information provided such
as names, addresses, email addresses, or
telephone numbers. Requests for public
comments can be submitted via email to
faci@treasury.gov. The Department of
the Treasury will also make such
statements available for public
inspection and copying in the
Department of the Treasury’s Library,
720 Madison Place NW, Room 1020,
Washington, DC 20220, on official
business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
You can make an appointment to
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622–2000. All statements received,
including attachments and other
supporting materials, are part of the
public record and subject to public
disclosure. You should submit only
information that you wish to make
available publicly.
Tentative Agenda/Topics for
Discussion: This will be the third FACI
meeting of 2023. In this meeting, the
FACI will continue to discuss topics
related to climate-related financial risk
and the insurance sector, and will also
discuss cyber insurance developments
and international insurance issues. The
FACI will also receive status updates
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from each of its subcommittees and
from FIO on its activities, as well as
consider any new business.
Steven Seitz,
Director, Federal Insurance Office.
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United States Sentencing
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ACTION: Notice of final action regarding
retroactive application of Parts A and B,
Subpart 1 of Amendment 821
(Amendment 8 of the amendments
submitted to Congress on April 27,
2023), pertaining to criminal history.
AGENCY:
The Sentencing Commission
hereby gives notice of an amendment to
the policy statement and commentary in
the Guidelines Manual that provides for
a reduction in a defendant’s term of
imprisonment as a result of an amended
guideline range. The amendment
includes Parts A and B, Subpart 1 of
Amendment 821 (Amendment 8 of the
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as an amendment that may be available
for retroactive application. The
amendment also provides a special
instruction requiring that any order
granting sentence reductions based on
Part A or Part B, Subpart 1 of
Amendment 821 shall not take effect
until February 1, 2024, or later.
DATES: The effective date of this
amendment is November 1, 2023.
However, as a result of the special
instruction, any order reducing a
defendant’s term of imprisonment based
on the retroactive application of Part A
or Part B, Subpart 1 of Amendment 821
cannot take effect until February 1,
2024, or later.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Dukes, Senior Public Affairs
Specialist, (202) 502–4597.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
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branch of the United States
Government. The Commission
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policy statements for federal courts
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(a). The
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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.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 21, 2023, 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, Monday,
September 11, 2023, to facilitate entry. Requests for accommodations
for a disability must be received by the day before the meeting,
Tuesday, September 19, 2023. 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 by the prior week, Monday, September
11, 2023. Requests to submit written materials for review during the
meeting must also be received by the prior week, Monday, September 11,
2023.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held 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.
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 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.
II. 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.
III. 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. EST on September 20, 2023, and again on
September 21, 2023, at the same time. 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
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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.
Information Memorandum to the Secretary
From: Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret.), Maritime
Administrator, X-61719.
Prepared by: William (Bill) Paape, Associate Administrator for
Ports & Waterways, X-5005.
Subject: Notification of a Public Meeting of the U.S. Maritime
Transportation System, National Advisory Committee on September 20th &
21st, 2023.
Summary
DOT Order 1120.3D requires the submission of an information
memorandum to the Secretary that briefly describes the committee's
upcoming meeting 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
for improving the maritime transportation system and (7) presentation
of recommendations.
Background
The MTSNAC is a statutory advisory committee responsible for
advising the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the
United States maritime transportation system and its seamless
integration with other segments of the transportation system, including
the viability of the United States Merchant Marine. The MTSNAC is
codified at 46 U.S.C. 50402 and operated in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act and DOT Order 1120.3D. The National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283) amended the
MTSNAC's statutory authorization, including changes to the size and
membership composition of the Committee. The purpose of MTSNAC is to
address matters relating to the U.S. marine transportation system and
its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation
system, including the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The MTSNAC
shall undertake information-gathering activities, develop technical
advice, and present recommendations to the Administrator on matters
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. How to strengthen U.S. Maritime capabilities essential to
National security and economic prosperity.
b. Ways to ensure the availability of a diverse and inclusive U.S.
maritime workforce that will support the sealift resource needs of the
National Security Strategy.
c. Ways to support the enhancement of U.S. port infrastructure and
performance; and,
d. Ways to enable maritime industry innovation in information,
safety, environmental impact, and other areas.
The Committee's work will align with the Agency's mission and
primary guiding documents, such as the Goals and Objectives for a
Stronger Maritime Nation: A Report to Congress.
Attachments
Meeting Agenda.
For More Information
Bill Paape, Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways, 202-748-
4641 (cell).
Capt. Jeff Flumignan, Designated Federal Officer, 212-668-2064
(office) or 202-977-8647 (cell).
Agenda
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Officer
Item 1 Welcome and comments from the MTSNAC Chairman: Robert
``Bob'' Wellner, Chairman, Maritime Transportation System National
Advisory Committee
Item 2 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 3 Reconvene and Update to Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 4 Public Comments (if required): Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 5 Break for Lunch
Item 6 Sub-Committee Breakout Sessions in Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 7 Reconvene full Committee and Brief Update Report to Chair by
Sub-Committee Chairs (current): Bob Wellner, Chairman, Maritime
Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 8 Closing Remarks and Adjournment: Bob Wellner--Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee,
Thursday, September 21, 2023
09:00 a.m. Call to Order & Roll Call: Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 9 Welcome & Opening Statements: Bob Wellner--Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 10 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 11 Reconvene and Update to Chairman: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 12 Public Comments (if required): Jeff Flumignan, Designated
Federal Official
Item 13 Break for Lunch
Item 14 Chair Guidance and Breakout Session--Breakout Rooms: Staff
Liaisons to facilitate breakout sessions and prioritize Issue Areas and
Desired Outcomes
Item 15 Reconvene and Presentation of Recommendations: Bob Wellner,
Chairman, Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Item 16 Remarks by the Maritime Administrator: Rear Admiral Ann C.
Phillips, USN (Ret.), Maritime Administrator
Item 17 Closing Remarks and Way Ahead: William ``Bill'' Paape,
Associate Administrator for Ports and Waterways
Item 18 Closing Remarks and Adjournment: Bob Wellner, Chairman,
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory
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