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DOT - 5320 - U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee	Agency Name	Department of Transportation
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	5320
Original Establishment Date	9/15/1999	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.maritime.dot.gov/outreach/maritime-...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	27
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Community Planner
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	9/16/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Marlise
Date Of Renewal Charter	9/16/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Fratinardo
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(312) 259-1529
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (PL. 110-140)	Designated Federal Officer Email*	marlise.fratinardo@dot.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	8/26/2008
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The committee typically meets 3-4 times each fiscal year, and in subgroups (e.g., teams) more frequently, to address major issues of concern to the marine transportation sector. For FY24, the committee conducted two in person meetings in March and July of 2024. The committee provides the Secretary of Transportation with position papers on specific marine transportation system (MTS) issues and has also prepared position papers, resolutions and such on other matters as, for example, marine highways, port congestion, intermodal transportation, and educational materials.
How is membership balanced?*	The committee has 27 members who have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the committee. The primary areas of the marine transportation system represented by MTSNAC include (1) industry, such as ship-owners and operators, ports and terminals, shipyards, freight forwarders, beneficial cargo owners, etc.; (2) regional representation across the Nation; (3) relevant policy areas such as supply chain, goods movement, infrastructure financing; and, (4) customers, stakeholders, and providers. Consistent with 46 U.S.C. § 50402, Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 50402, MTSNAC membership will include at least one representative from each of the following: the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Commerce, the Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, the Customs and Border Protection, and State and local governmental entities.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Up to four meetings of the full committee are held each year, and subcommittees may meet more frequently to prepare agenda items for the full committee to consider. The meetings are relevant because they draw from such a broad spectrum of the MTS stakeholders and allow for discussion of broad issues of concern to the MTS.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	It is the only such government forum that can address all issues that affect the entire maritime sector, and from which the Secretary can receive advice and recommendations. The Committee's primary role is to address matters relating to the U.S. marine transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, including the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The MTSNAC undertakes information-gathering activities, develops technical advice, and presents recommendations to the Administrator on the matters identified in the document including the following goals: Goal 1: Strengthen U.S. Maritime Capabilities Essential to National Security and Economic Prosperity; Goal 2: Ensure the Availability of a diverse and inclusive U.S. Maritime Workforce that Will Support the Sealift Resource Needs of the National Security Strategy; Goal 3: Support Enhancement of U.S. Port Infrastructure and Performance; Goal 4: Enable Maritime Industry Innovation in Information, Safety, Environmental Impact and Other Areas
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	Recommendations made by the MTSNAC are contained in the meeting minutes and supporting materials. The MTSNAC does not issue annual reports.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	Yes
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	Some of the recommendations would require support of proposed legislation or revision of existing regulations.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	Yes	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The MTSNAC serves as a sounding board for its sponsor, the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and the Secretary of Transportation.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	N/A	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	109	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	27 of 109 recommendations are partially or fully implemented. These include recommendations on improving United States Marine Highways, developing a National Maritime Transportation Strategy, on improving the Nation's ports, strengthening the Nation's shipbuilding capacity, and on developing the mariner workforce.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	19.40%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	14 of 109 recommendations are partially or fully implemented. The nature of the recommendations may require legislation and thus may not be fully implemented.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	18.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	13 of 109 recommendations were partially implemented. The nature of the recommendations may require legislation and thus may or may not be fully implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback is generally provided by MARAD leadership during Committee meetings.	Narrative Description*

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 11:19 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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