Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22214
Public meeting on preparations for the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 85th session
Buyer
U.S. Department of State
Posted
October 30, 2026
Identifier
2026-22214
The U.S. Department of State is announcing a public meeting to prepare for the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee session. - Government buyer and offices: U.S. Department of State, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, with Coast Guard liaison. - Meeting purpose: Discuss U.S. preparations for the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee’s 85th session. - Topics: Ballast water, air pollution prevention, ship energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, marine plastic litter, underwater radiated noise, and amendments to mandatory instruments, among other committee business. - Procurement status: This is a public meeting notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.
Description
The U.S. Department of State will hold a public meeting by teleconference at 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2026, to prepare for the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee 85 session. The session is scheduled to take place at IMO Headquarters in London from November 30 to December 3, 2026. The meeting will consider agenda topics including ballast water, air pollution, ship energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and marine plastic litter. Prospective participants were asked to contact the meeting coordinator by November 8, 2026.