[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2000)] [Notices] [Page 2224] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 00-819] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council
Agency
Maritime Administration.
Action
Notice of establishment of advisory committee.
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Summary
The Maritime Administration announces the establishment of the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). The MTSNAC will advise the Secretary of Transportation, via the Council Sponsor, the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, on matters relating to the Marine Transportation System (MTS)--waterways, ports, and their intermodal connections.
Addresses
You may request a copy of the charter for the Council by writing to Kathleen R. Dunn, Maritime Administration, MAR 810, Room 7209, Washington, DC 20590; by calling (202) 366-2307; or by faxing (202) 366-6988.
For Further Information Contact
Kathleen R. Dunn, telephone (202) 366- 2307, fax (202) 366-6988.
Supplementary Information
The MTSNAC is being established in accordance with the recommendations made in the Report to Congress titled ``An Assessment of the U.S. Marine Transportation System.'' The Council will consider matters relating to current and future MTS needs. These matters will include not only strategies to ensure a safe, environmentally sound, and secure MTS that improves the global competitiveness and national security of the U.S., but also issues and concerns brought to the Council by elements of the marine transportation industry or such other matters that the Secretary may charge the Council with addressing. The Council shall be composed of representatives from not more than 30 non-Federal organizations from the marine transportation industry as designated by the Secretary of Transportation. The member organizations shall represent a cross section of the diverse components that comprise the MTS including private sector organizations and state and local public entities. At least two meetings will be held each calendar year. As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 9(a)(2) and 41 CFR 101-6.1007, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has consulted with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget. DOT certifies that the creation of this advisory committee is necessary and is in the public interest. This notice is published pursuant to section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 9(a)(2) and 41 CFR 101-6.1015. Duration: The duration of the Council shall be continuing.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, Sec. 9(a)(2); 41 CFR 101-6. 1005; DOT Order 1120.3B.
Dated: January 7, 2000.
By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary. [FR Doc. 00-819 Filed 1-12-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P