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U.S. Maritime Transportation System National
Advisory Committee
Administrative Webinar Meeting – Monday, June 3, 2019
Call to Order & Roll Call
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Ms. Rutherford called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. and took roll call. The
following members were on the call:
Gary Adams Walmart Inc.
Berit Eriksson Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
David Fisher Port of Beaumont, TX
John Graykowski Maritime Industry Consultants
Daniel Harmon Texas Department of Transportation
Jared Henry Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC
Robert Hughes Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Brian Jones Nucor Corporation
Jim Kruse Texas A&M – Transportation Institute
Ryan Macdonald* Georgia Ports Authority
Paul LaMarre, III Port of Monroe, MI
Jim Pelliccio Port Newark Container Terminal
Scott Sigman Illinois Soybean Association
Karl Simon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Anne Strauss-Wieder North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Richard Suttie Center for Homeland Defense & Security
Augustin Tellez Seafarers International Union of North America
Robert Wellner Liberty Global Logistics LLC
Lisa Wieland Massachusetts Port Authority
Brian Wright Owensboro Riverport Authority
*representing Griff Lynch
The following members were not on the call:
Lindsey Brock NE Florida Regional Transportation Commission
David Cicalese International Longshoremen’s Association
Joe Gasperov International Longshore and Warehouse Union
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Gene Seroka Port of Los Angeles
Sean Strawbridge Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Andrew Strosahl The Lawrence Law Firm
Jack Sullivan Matson Navigation Inc.
Thomas Wetherald General Dynamics – NASSCO
Item 1 Welcome and comments from Admiral Buzby
Rear Admiral Mark “Buz” Buzby, USN (Ret.), Maritime Administrator
Admiral Buzby welcomed the members, noting that this meeting was a good
foundation for the upcoming June 18-19 full meeting. He congratulated all the
members, both incoming and returning. Secretary Chao has taken a special interest
in this committee. He added that although the committee has a small number of
members it includes a good cross-section of the maritime industry.
He pointed out that the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory
Committee (MTSNAC) will be focusing on its three subcommittees – Port,
Domestic Shipping, and International Shipping. Amanda Rutherford is the new
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), replacing Jeff Flumignan. The Admiral also
thanked everyone for their time to devote to the important industry issues.
Hopefully the draft National Maritime Transportation Strategy will see the light of
day. The MTSNAC members are crucial to this effort.
Item 2 Welcome and comments from the Associate Administrator
Lauren Brand, Associate Administrator for Intermodal System
Development
Ms. Brand thanked all the MTSNAC members, and especially Lisa Wieland
(Chair) and Robert Wellner (Vice-Chair). Every member has been assigned to a
subcommittee. Each subcommittee will have a Maritime Administration
(MARAD) Program Lead and liaison(s) to support the subcommittee’s work. Ms.
Brand added that she is looking forward to working with all the members.
Item 3 Welcome and comments from the MTSNAC Chairperson
Lisa Wieland, Chairperson, Maritime Transportation System
National Advisory Committee
Ms. Wieland thanked Amanda and Lauren for their leadership of MTSNAC. She
noted the great deal of energy from MTSNAC during the past two years and hopes
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to build on that momentum in the future. Her goal is for the committee to deliver
solutions to many of the industry’s important issues.
Item 4 Briefing from MARAD ethics official
Aaron Meyers, Office of Chief Counsel
Mr. Meyers addressed the group with a series of slides (See Appendix) detailing
the ethical requirements for each member and the subcommittees. He emphasized
that public service is a public trust. He also pointed out that there are three
categories of committee members – Federal employees, Representatives (which
most of the MTSNAC members are), and Special Government Employees (SGE).
SGEs are here due to their special expertise on certain issues.
As far as MTSNAC meetings go, FACA requirements apply to open public
meetings. These requirements, however, do not generally apply to subcommittee
meetings. It is important to remember that subcommittees report directly to the
full committee, not the sponsoring agency (MARAD). There is no requirement to
announce subcommittee meetings in the Federal Register, MARAD representatives
may attend, and meeting minutes are not required.
Item 5 MTSNAC Overview – Charter & Bylaws
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Jeff Flumignan, Alternate Designated Federal Officer
Ms. Rutherford began by reviewing the MTSNAC charter (See Appendix). The
charter has a two-year term and expires on 9/20/20. It is there to support MARAD.
She also reviewed the objectives of the charter, the use of the committee’s advice,
the duties of MTSNAC, and other details, including the fact that it reports to the
Maritime Administrator, as well as its membership requirements.
Mr. Flumignan then reviewed the MTSNAC Bylaws (See Appendix). These, he
explained, are the “Rules of the Road” for the committee. He also noted that there
have been a few changes/modifications to the 2017 bylaws. There are nine
sections to the bylaws. The first section (Purpose) has been updated for 2019 to
align with the latest draft National Maritime Transportation Strategy. In Section 3,
Item E has been changed to “will certify” rather than “certifies” the meeting
minutes. Section 4 talks about the role of MTSNAC officials. Items A & B have
been changed to reflect that the Secretary of Transportation will designate the
MTSNAC Chair and Vice-Chair. Section 6 addressed subcommittees. Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs) can be invited to comment and participate in subcommittee
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meetings after consultation with the DFO. There are no other changes to the 2017
bylaws.
Item 6 MTSNAC Overview – Organization
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Jeff Flumignan, Alternate Designated Federal Officer
Ms. Rutherford reviewed the MTSNAC Organization, including its three
subcommittees (See Appendix). A representative from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency is a member of MTSNAC. She pointed out that both the
Administrator and the Secretary spent much time on selecting/appointing the
members. As mentioned earlier, there are three subcommittees – Port, Domestic
Shipping and International Shipping. Each subcommittee has a MARAD Program
Lead and Gateway liaison(s). In addition, each subcommittee has a charter which
will soon be shared with the membership.
Item 7 MTSNAC Overview – Work plan
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Jeff Flumignan, Alternate Designated Federal Officer
Ms. Rutherford and Mr. Flumignan explained that MTSNAC’s work will be
aligned with the agency’s mission and guiding principle documents, including
MARAD’s Strategic Plan and the draft National Maritime Transportation Strategy.
The MTSNAC work plan will be implemented through the three subcommittees.
Although MARAD will prepare and monitor tasks of MTSNAC, committee or
subcommittee recommendations will be drafted by the committee or
subcommittee, not MARAD.
Item 8 Brief on the travel & logistics for June 18 & 19 meeting
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Ms. Rutherford asked Mr. Morris Simon, who provides logistics support to
MTSNAC, to give a brief overview of the travel and lodging logistics for the June
18 & 19 meeting. Mr. Morris pointed out that in addition to the materials already
forwarded to the members, there will be a one time $30 charge for water, coffee
and a working lunch at the June 18 & 19 meeting.
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Item 9 Questions & Answers
Amanda Rutherford, Designated Federal Officer
Berit Eriksson asked if modernizing the maritime workforce would be the
responsibility of the Domestic Shipping or International Shipping subcommittee.
Mr. Flumignan responded that the Domestic Shipping subcommittee will address
short sea shipping issues but that there is certainly a crossover between this and the
International subcommittee and therefore both may address this issue. Members
could consider forming a small committee from both subcommittees to address
workforce issues, since there is some overlap.
Item 10 Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Lisa Wieland, Chairperson, Maritime Transportation
System National Advisory Committee
Ms. Wieland said she is looking forward to meeting everyone in June and would
like to arrange a meeting with the subcommittee chairs before that meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
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APPENDIX
1. Ethics for FACA Committee Members
2. Filed Charter
3. MTSNAC (Summary) Charter and Bylaws
4. MTSNAC Organization
5. MTSNAC Work Plan
U.S. Maritime Transportation System National
Advisory Committee (MTSNAC)
&
Open Government
Ethical Requirements
Subcommittee Operations
Aaron Meyers
Attorney-Advisor/Ethics Official
Office of the Chief Counsel
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Public service is a public trust
Ethics for
FACA Committee Members
What Ethics Laws Apply to You?
The answer depends on your status while working with the MTSNAC
Three categories of MTSNAC members:
• Federal employees
• Representatives
• Special Government Employees
Federal employees are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct that apply to their every day jobs
Most people are representative
• Appointed to provide a point of view of entities or groups (e.g., industry sector, labor unions, environmental groups, etc.)
• It is expected that representatives will represent a particular point of view or interest
Ethics – con’t
“Representatives” are not subject to Government criminal
conflict of interest statutes
• Applying these laws to you would obviate the purpose of your
service
• However, Representatives still subject to a more narrow but
important standard:
Representatives should comport themselves with integrity
so as not to trade upon their MTSNAC positions for private
benefit.
“Special Government Employees”
• Subject to:
• Criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 USC 201-208)
• Executive Branch Standards of Conduct (5 CFR Part 2635)
• Financial Disclosure (5 CFR Part 2634)
• Ethics Training (5 CFR Part 2638)
• Other statutes (Emoluments Clause, Foreign Gifts and
Decorations Act, Hatch Act)
FACA Subcommittees or Working Groups
Subcommittees
Any group that reports to the parent committee is a
subcommittee
• Generally, FACA requirements do not apply to subcommittees
• Assumes the committee advising the agency will operate under the rules
• Subcommittees report to parent committee, not to the agency
• Warning: If a subcommittee makes recommendations directly to
MARAD, or its recommendations are adopted by the parent committee
without debate, then the subcommittee is subject to FACA.
• Pursuant to the FACA and the MTSNAC Charter, subcommittees do
need to be formed by statute or by MARAD.
Subcommittee Meetings
Subcommittee Procedures
• No requirement to announce subcommittee meetings nor allow
public access
• MARAD representatives may attend subcommittee meetings
• No specific requirement for subcommittee meeting minutes
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Charter for the
U.S. MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. COMMITTEE’S OFFICIAL DESIGNATION: The Committee shall be known as the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC or Committee).
2. AUTHORITY: The Committee is established pursuant to section 55603 of Title 46, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Secretary of Transportation delegated to the Maritime Administrator authority to carry out functions related to the MTSNAC under 49 CFR § 1.93(a). The MTSNAC is in the public interest and supports the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in performing its duties and responsibilities.
3. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES: The objective of this Committee is to identify and seek solutions to impediments hindering effective use of short sea transportation. The Committee will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary), through the Maritime Administrator (Administrator), on matters relating to the U.S. maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, including the viability of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The Committee will not exercise program management responsibilities and will make no decisions directly affecting the programs on which it provides advice; decisions directly affecting implementation of maritime policy will remain with the Administrator.
The Administrator will use the advice, information and recommendations generated by the MTSNAC for an array of policy deliberations and for interagency discussions on the implementation of a National Maritime Transportation Strategy. The Secretary and Administrator may accept or reject a recommendation made by the MTSNAC and are not bound to pursue any recommendation from the MTSNAC. In the exercise of his or her discretion, the Secretary, Administrator, or his or her designee, may withdraw a task being considered by the MTSNAC at any time.
4. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 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 address impediments hindering effective use of short sea transportation, including the expansion of America’s Marine Highways, as directed in 46 U.S.C. § 55603;
b. Approaches to improve waterborne transportation to reduce congestion and increase mobility throughout the domestic transportation system;
c. Methods to expand the capacity and productivity of America’s gateway ports to accommodate larger vessels and increase the velocity of cargo through those ports;
d. Ways to strengthen maritime capabilities essential to economic and national security, including the strategic sealift capabilities of our nation;
e. Capabilities needed to modernize the maritime workforce and inspire and educate the next generation of mariners;
f. How to minimize environmental and community impacts of water transportation;
g. Encourage continued innovation in the maritime sector; and,
h. Actions MARAD can take to meet its mission to foster, promote, and develop the maritime industry of the United States to meet the economic and security needs of the nation.
5. AGENCY OR OFFICIAL TO WHOM THE COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Committee reports to the Administrator.
6. SUPPORT: MARAD will provide administrative and technical support to the Committee.
7. ESTIMATED ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS AND STAFF YEARS: Annual administrative operating costs are estimated at $220,000, including the equivalent of one Federal full-time equivalent (FTE).
8. DESIGNATED FEDERAL OFFICER: The Administrator shall designate a full-time or permanent part-time MARAD employee to serve as the DFO for the MTSNAC, as well as any alternate DFOs to support the Committee.
9. ESTIMATED NUMBER AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS: The Committee will be expected to meet at least three times per fiscal year.
10. DURATION: Continuing
11. TERMINATION: This charter shall terminate 2 years after its effective date unless renewed in accordance with FACA and other applicable requirements.
12. MEMBERSHIP AND DESIGNATION: The Committee will be comprised of approximately 25 voting members who will represent points of view held by organizations, associations, or classes of individuals relevant to the U.S. marine transportation system. Individual members, and not their organizations, are appointed to the Committee. The Maritime Administrator will seek a membership that is fairly balanced in terms of points of view of the affected interests.
Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 55603, MTSNAC membership will include a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency, other Federal entities, state and local entities, and private sector entities. The Federal entities may include the Department of Commerce, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Secretary may appoint additional representatives from other Federal Agencies as deemed appropriate.
Non-Federal members will serve as Special Government Employees or Representative members. Members appointed solely for their personal expertise will serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee shall include representatives of State and local governmental entities as well as private sector entities that reflect a cross-section of maritime industries, including port and water stakeholders, in addition to representatives from academia and labor.
Committee members will serve 2-year terms, with no more than two consecutive term reappointments, and approximately one-third of members’ terms of office shall expire every 2 years. All members are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Secretary of Transportation. Terms may be staggered by the Administrator to establish continuity among the membership in subsequent years. Members shall continue to serve until their replacement has been appointed. Completion of terms beyond 2 years is contingent upon the renewal of the Committee’s charter.
In the event of a mid-term vacancy on the MTSNAC, a replacement member may be appointed by the Secretary. A member appointed to fill a mid-term vacancy shall serve the remainder of the term and the appointment may be extended into the next term at the discretion of the Secretary.
Members of the MTSNAC serve without compensation. While engaged in the work of the MTSNAC, all members may be allowed reasonable travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with the rates and rules set under the Federal Travel Regulations.
13. SUBCOMMITTEES: The Administrator or DFO may create subcommittees or work groups. All subcommittees and work groups shall report their recommendations and advice to the full MTSNAC for deliberation and discussion.
14. RECORDKEEPING: The records of the Committee, formally and informally established subcommittees, or other subgroups of the Committee, shall be handled in accordance with General Records Schedule 6.2 or other approved agency records disposition schedule. Subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, the Committee's documents shall be available for public inspection and copying at a single location in the offices of the Committee sponsor until the Committee ceases to exist.
15. FILING DATE: The filing date of this charter is September 20, 2018. If not renewed, this charter will expire on September 20, 2020.
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
Charter and Bylaws
Amanda Rutherford
Designated Federal Officer
MTSNAC Charter
Two year term expires September 20, 2020
The MTSNAC is in the public interest and supports the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in performing its duties and responsibilities.
Objectives
Identify and seek solutions to impediments hindering effective use of short sea transportation.
Provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary, through the Maritime Administrator, on matters relating to the U.S. maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, including the viability of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Use of Advise
Policy deliberations and for interagency discussions on the implementation of a National Maritime Transportation Strategy.
The Secretary and Administrator may accept or reject a recommendation made by the MTSNAC and are not bound to pursue any recommendation from the MTSNAC.
Duties of the MTSNAC
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 address impediments hindering effective use of
short sea transportation, including the expansion of America’s Marine Highways, as directed in 46 U.S.C. §55603;
Duties of the MTSNAC
Present recommendations to the Administrator on matters related to:b. Approaches to improve waterborne transportation to
reduce congestion and increase mobility throughout the domestic transportation system;
c. Methods to expand the capacity and productivity of America’s gateway ports to accommodate larger vessels and increase the velocity of cargo through those ports;
d. Ways to strengthen maritime capabilities essential to economic and national security, including the strategic sealift capabilities of our nation;
Duties of the MTSNAC
Present recommendations to the Administrator on matters related to:e. Capabilities needed to modernize the maritime
workforce and inspire and educate the next generation of mariners;
f. How to minimize environmental and community impacts of water transportation;
g. Encourage continued innovation in the maritime sector; and,
h. Actions MARAD can take to meet its mission to foster, promote, and develop the maritime industry of the United States to meet the economic and security needs of the nation.
Details, details!
The Committee reports to the Administrator.
MARAD will provide administrative and technical support to the Committee.
The Committee will be expected to meet at least three times per fiscal year.
The Administrator or DFO may create subcommittees or work groups. All subcommittees and work groups shall report their recommendations and advice to the full MTSNAC for deliberation and discussion.
Membership by the Charter
Approximately 25 members (28 appointed)
Represent points of view held by organizations, associations, or classes of individuals relevant to the U.S. marine transportation system.
Individual members, and not their organizations, are appointed to the Committee.
The Maritime Administrator will seek a membership that is fairly balanced in terms of points of view of the affected interests.
Questions?
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ByLaws
First adopted in 2017– Due for update
Created by and for the Subcommittee– Your Rules of the Road
ByLaws
Section 1: Purpose
Section 2: Authority
Section 3: Meeting Procedures
Section 4: Role of MTSNAC Officials
Section 5: Role of Members
Section 6: Subcommittees
Section 7: Working Groups
Section 8: Reimbursement
Section 9: Additional Information
ByLaws
Section 1: Purpose– Updated for 2019 to align with latest draft NMTS
Section 2: Authority– No Changes
Section 3: Meeting procedures– Item E changed to “will certify” rather than “certifies” the
meeting minutes
ByLaws
Section 4: Role of MTSNAC Officials– Item A & B changed to reflect that the Secretary will
designate the MTSNAC Chair and Vice Chair
– Item C provides for the designation of Alternate DFOs
Section 5: Role of Members– No Change
Section 6: Subcommittees– SME invitations with consultation of DFO
ByLaws
Section 7: Working Groups– No Change
Section 8: Reimbursement– No Change
Section 9: Additional Information– No Change
Questions?
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Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
MTSNAC Organization
Amanda Rutherford
Designated Federal Officer
MTSNAC Organization
The Committee will be comprised of approximately 25 voting members.–Represent points of view held by organizations,
associations, or classes of individuals relevant to the U.S. marine transportation system.
Individual members, and not their organizations, are appointed to the Committee.
The Maritime Administrator will seek a membership that is fairly balanced in terms of points of view of the affected interests.
MTSNAC Organization
Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 55603, MTSNAC membership will include a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency, other Federal entities, state and local entities, and private sector entities.
The Federal entities may include the Department of Commerce, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Secretary may appoint additional representatives from other Federal Agencies as deemed appropriate.
MTSNAC Organization
Non-Federal members will serve as Special Government Employees or Representative members. –Members appointed solely for their personal expertise will
serve as Special Government Employees.
The Committee shall include:–Representatives of State and local government
–Private sector entities that reflect a cross-section of maritime industries including port and water stakeholders, in addition to representatives from academia and labor.
MTSNAC Organization
Chairperson– Lisa Wieland, Port Director, Massport
Vice Chair–Robert Wellner, President, Liberty Global Logistics
Three (3) Designated Subcommittees–Domestic Shipping Subcommittee
– International Shipping Subcommittee
–Port Subcommittee
Domestic Shipping Subcommittee
Name Title Organization
Harmon, Daniel Co-Chair Texas Department of Transportation
Graykowski, John Co-Chair Philly Shipyard, Inc. c/o Maritime Industry Consultants
Erikson, Berit Sailor’s Union of the Pacific
Hughes, Rob Genco Shipping & Trading
Jones, Brian Nucor Corporation
Pelliccio, Jim Port Newark Container Terminal
Sullivan, Jack Matson Navigation Company, Inc.
Tellez, Augustin Seafarers International Union
Pickering, Tim MARAD Program Lead Maritime Administration
Dorsey, Chad Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
Hill, Brian Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
International Shipping Subcommittee
Name Title Organization
Suttie, Richard Co-Chair Center for Homeland Security and Defense
Henry, Jared Co-Chair Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC
Adams, Gary Representative Member Walmart, Inc.
Brock, Lindsey Special Government Employee Rumrell, McLeod & Brock, PLLC
Kruse, Jim Representative Member Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Strosahl, Andrew Special Government Employee Lawrence Law Firm, PA
Wellner, Robert Representative Member Liberty Global Logistics
Wetherald, Thomas Representative Member General Dynamics NASSCO
McDonald, Bill MARAD Program Lead Maritime Administration
Bohnsack, Fran Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
Flumignan, Jeff Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
Port Subcommittee
Name Title Organization
Sigman, Scott Co-Chair Illinois Soybean Association
Strauss-Wieder, Anne Co-Chair North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Cicalese, David International Longshoremen's Association
Fisher, David Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County
Gasperov, Joseph International Longshore and Warehouse Union
LaMarre, Paul Port of Monroe
Lynch, Griffith Georgia Port Authority
Seroka, Gene Port of Los Angeles
Simon, Karl Environmental Protection Agency
Strawbridge, Sean Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Wieland, Lisa Massachusetts Port Authority
Wright, Brian Owensboro Riverport Authority
Black, Travis MARAD Program Lead Maritime Administration
Murphy, James Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
Criman, Branden Gateway Liaison Maritime Administration
Questions?
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Amanda Rutherford
Designated Federal Officer for MTSNACMaritime AdministrationUS Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. W23-323Washington, DC 20590
202-595-4657 or [email protected]
Integrity – Commitment – Service
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
MTSNAC Work Plan
Amanda Rutherford
Designated Federal Officer
MTSNAC Workplan
The MTSNAC’s work will be aligned to the Agency’s mission and guiding principle documents–MARAD Strategic Plan
–The draft National Maritime Transportation Strategy
The MTSNAC Work Plan will be implemented through the 3 subcommittees
MTSNAC Workplan
Office of Ports & Waterways will prepare and monitor tasks of the MTSNAC. –Responsible for prioritizing the work of the MTSNAC to
ensure that deliverables and timelines are being met.
It is intended that tasks will be addressed through Subcommittees. –Subcommittees will be established as needed.
–The Designated Federal Officer will work with the Chair and Vice Chair to monitor the work of the subcommittees and to guarantee that all recommendations are brought to full committee for consensus prior to going to the Maritime Administrator.
Deliverables and Timelines
The length of the Work Plan is consistent with the two year charter.
The Maritime Administration will provide a high-level timeline with deliverables to the MTSNAC subcommittees to ensure that subcommittees pace themselves at a similar speed to help the MTSNAC meet deadlines set by the Agency.
Questions?
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Amanda Rutherford
Designated Federal Officer for MTSNACMaritime AdministrationUS Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. W23-323Washington, DC 20590
202-595-4657 or [email protected]
Integrity – Commitment – Service