KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 23, 2024- On August 8th, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced 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, academics, culture and diversity, and facilities and infrastructure.

DATES:

August 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Written statements to be considered during the meeting must be received via email to USMMAAdvisoryCouncil@dot.gov no later than August 22, 2024. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received via email by August 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held through a virtual forum.

ZOOM Link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1618492969?pwd=Qo20SbakRery3j3P0jqwyty0dNNVYN.1

Meeting ID: 161 849 2969
Passcode: 572568
Phone only: (646) 828-7666

General information about the Council is available at www.maritime.dot.gov/​outreach/​united-states-merchant-marine-academy-advisory-council.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

The Council's Designated Federal Officer and Point of Contact, Mary Grice, 202-366-4264 or via email to USMMAAdvisoryCouncil@dot.gov.

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 objective and scope of the Council is to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) on matters relating to 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. Advisory Council's Report

4. Administrative items

Public Participation

This meeting is open to the public and will be held through a virtual forum. 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 no later than August 22, 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.

(Authority: 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. 2024-17581 Filed 8-7-24; 8:45 am]

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