Federal Maritime Commission January 31, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) sponsors advisory committees in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act when the FMC or Congress deems it would be beneficial to obtain advice or recommendations on issues or policies under consideration by the FMC. The Commission appoints advisory committee members which may include special government employees, Federal employees, or representatives of outside organizations, such as trade groups or industry. The FMC collects information about applicants to assess their qualifications to serve as a committee member, such as employment history, education, references, and other information relevant to the applicant's qualifications.