Mississippi River Commission Public Meetings Announced

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

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The Department of the Army's Corps of Engineers has issued a notice announcing public meetings for the Mississippi River Commission to be held in Spring 2026. The notice provides dates, times, and locations for these meetings, which are open to the public and will cover various issues affecting the Commission and Corps programs.

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The Department of the Army's Corps of Engineers has issued a notice correcting and announcing the public meeting schedule for the Mississippi River Commission for Spring 2026. The meetings will take place in New Madrid, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, between March 23 and March 27, 2026, aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI. These meetings are open to the public and will include reports on national and regional issues, district commander overviews, and public comments.

Regulated entities and interested parties should note the dates and locations for these public meetings. While these are informational meetings and do not impose new obligations, participation is encouraged for those wishing to provide views or comments on issues affecting the Commission and Corps programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Specific contact information is provided for further details.

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Notice of Mississippi River Commission Public Meetings for Spring 2026

A Notice by the Engineers Corps on 03/19/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-05328 (91 FR 13296) Document Headings ###### Department of Defense

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers

AGENCY:

Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice; correction.

SUMMARY:

The Mississippi River Commission will hold its fall of 2026 meetings at the below locations, dates, and times.

DATES:

March 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Madrid, Missouri; March 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Memphis, Tennessee; March 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Vicksburg, MS; March 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Baton Rouge, LA. Locations for the public meetings will take place on the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI. Additional details for the public meetings are included in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.

ADDRESSES:

The physical address for the Mississippi River Commission is 1400 Walnut Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Drew Smith, Acting Executive Director, Mississippi River Commission at 601-634-7023, or Ms. Edie Whittington, Mississippi River Commission, Administrative Officer at 601-634-5768 or email ` edie.whittington@usace.army.mil '. Also see: https://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/About/Mississippi-River-Commission-MRC/Public-Meeting-Schedule/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Status of all meetings below: Open to the public.

Matters to be considered at all meetings below: (1) Summary report by the President of the Mississippi River Commission (Commission) on national and regional issues affecting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Commission programs and projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (2) District Commander's overview for the Commission on current project issues in the respective area; and (3) Presentations to the Commission by local organizations and members of the public giving views or comments on any issue affecting the programs or projects of the Commission and the Corps.

Time, Date and Place: 9:00 a.m., March 23, 2026. On board the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI at New Madrid, Missouri—City Front.

Time, Date and Place: 9:00 a.m., March 24, 2026. On board the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI at Memphis, Tennessee—Mud Island River Park Landing.

Time, Date and Place: 9:00 a.m., March 26, 2026. On board the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI at Vicksburg, Mississippi—City Front.

Correction—Time, Date and Place: 9:00 a.m., March 27, 2026. On board the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI at Baton ( printed page 13297) Rouge, Louisiana—at Shamrock Maring, 900 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA.

Kimberly A. Peeples,

Major General, USA, President, Mississippi River Commission.

[FR Doc. 2026-05328 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3720-58-P

Published Document: 2026-05328 (91 FR 13296)