Environmental Information  

The Office of Environmental Activities Functions

Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Administrator for Port, Intermodal, and Environmental Activities, the Director, Office of Environmental Activities, is the principal adviser on matters of environmental compliance and protection and prevention of pollution. Functions include:

• Oversight of all MARAD activities in Headquarters, Regions and other field sites to assure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and pertinent international treaties;

• Issuance of directives and technical guidance to MARAD officials on protecting the environment through the prevention, control and abatement of ship and facility-generated pollution;

• Recommending MARAD positions on environmental legislation, regulations and issues;

• Representing MARAD before Congress, other agencies, industry groups and international forums in matters concerning the environment, including the development of national and international standards for environmental protection;

• Investigating environmental impacts related to ports, shipping and shipyards and making recommendations that promote an environmentally and economically sound maritime industry. This function includes assisting in the resolution of port dredging and dredged material management issues and supporting interagency research and studies to develop solutions to significant port, shipping and shipyard environmental problems; and

• Disseminating information related to MARAD's environmental activities to, among others, the public, the maritime industry, international and national organizations and government agencies.
  

If you need additional information, please contact Michael Carter at:

U.S. Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
MAR-820 Room 7209
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, DC  20590
Phone 202-366-9431
Fax: 202-366-6988