Virtual Public Meeting of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee on Sept. 26th
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 — On September 26, 2023, the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC) will hold a virtual public meeting, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The public meeting will include a presentation on the Report on Microfiber Pollution required by Section 132 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, as well as a presentation on the process to create new IMDCC recommendations on addressing marine debris.
Established by the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1954), the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC) is a multi-agency body responsible for coordinating a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among United States Federal Government agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental organizations, industry, academia, states, Tribes, and other nations, as appropriate. Representatives meet to share information, assess and promote best management practices, and coordinate the Federal Government’s efforts to address marine debris.
Attendance will be limited to the first 500 individuals to join the webinar and there will not be a public comment period. Find information on how to participate and the agenda on the IMDCC webpage at https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/IMDCC, or by reviewing the Federal Register Notice. The meeting will not be recorded, although any meeting materials will be made available on the IMDCC webpage.