Prep for Global Shipping Pollution Talks: Join State Department's March Meeting
Published Date: 3/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of State is hosting a meeting on March 27, 2025, to get ready for an important international shipping and environmental event happening in April. This meeting affects anyone interested in shipping rules, pollution control, and ocean protection, with chances to join in person or online. No big costs are expected, but participants need to RSVP by March 21 to secure their spot and get details.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Public meeting: March 27, 2025 — in person & online
You can join a public meeting at 10 a.m. ET on March 27, 2025, in person at the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, or online via Microsoft Teams. The meeting prepares for the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee session in London from April 7–11, 2025.
You must RSVP by March 21, 2025
If you want to attend, you must contact the meeting coordinator no later than March 21, 2025 to RSVP. Requests made after March 21, 2025 might not be accommodated.
Limited participation capacity (500 online seats)
Online participation is limited to the teleconference line capacity of 500 participants, and in-person attendance is limited to the room seating capacity. If you try to join after those limits are reached, you may not be able to participate.
In-person entry requires two government photo IDs
To enter the Coast Guard Headquarters building for the meeting, you must present two valid, government-issued photo identifications. This security requirement applies to all in-person attendees.
Reasonable accommodations available on request
If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the March 27, 2025 meeting, the meeting coordinator will handle accommodation requests. Contact the coordinator by March 21, 2025 to request accommodations.
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