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Stephen M. Carmel, Administrator
Stephen M. Carmel is the Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Before joining MARAD, Mr. Carmel was the President of US Marine Management, LLC (USMMI). US Marine Management was formally a division of Maersk Line...
Brooklyn Tucker, Director of Governmental and Legislative Affairs
Brooklyn Tucker serves as the Director of Governmental and Legislative Affairs at the Maritime Administration (MARAD). As a member of the senior leadership team, she leads the agency’s congressional engagement and legislative strategy efforts.
Before joining MARAD, she served as a...
Sydney Plante, Acting Associate Administrator for Strategic Engagement
Sydney Plante serves as the Acting Associate Administrator for Strategic Engagement at the Maritime Administration (MARAD) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. As a key member of MARAD’s executive leadership team, she drives the agency's strategic outreach, stakeholder...
Regulations, Procedures, and Policies
NEPA | National Environmental Policy Act
NEPA | U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation and Maritime Administration NEPA Procedures
Public Notices and Projects
The table below lists projects that, in accordance with NEPA regulations, require MARAD to complete either an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The table can be sorted by state, project status, and NEPA class of action. Each project name links to additional project information, while the "Documents" column provides direct access to the EA or EIS, as well as the associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD).
About
The Office of Environmental Compliance (MAR-410.1) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for projects that have been determined to be major federal actions. DOT major federal actions may include grants, construction, regulatory actions, certifications, licenses, permits, approval of policies and plans, adoption or implementation of programs, waivers, legislation proposed by DOT, and any renewals or approvals of the above.
Environmental Compliance Team
The Agency has established an Environmental Compliance Team to enhance communication on environmental matters, coordinate related activities, and keep Agency personnel informed of new regulations, policy decisions, and interpretations impacting compliance. The team also develops compliance guidance, promotes consistent approaches and solutions where feasible, and fosters collaboration across the Agency.