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1 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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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

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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

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Public service is a public trust

Ethics for

FACA Committee Members

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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

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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.

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“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)

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FACA Subcommittees or Working Groups

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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.

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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

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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;

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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.

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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.

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Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

Charter and Bylaws

Amanda Rutherford

Designated Federal Officer

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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;

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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;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions?

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ByLaws

First adopted in 2017– Due for update

Created by and for the Subcommittee– Your Rules of the Road

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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

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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

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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

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ByLaws

Section 7: Working Groups– No Change

Section 8: Reimbursement– No Change

Section 9: Additional Information– No Change

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Questions?

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Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

MTSNAC Organization

Amanda Rutherford

Designated Federal Officer

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

MTSNAC Work Plan

Amanda Rutherford

Designated Federal Officer

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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

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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.

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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.

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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