FEDERAL · 16 U.S.C. · Chapter 85
Advisory group
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
(a)In general
To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises.
(b)Public participation
(1)Meetings
The Advisory Group 1 shall—
(A)ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and
(B)provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.
(2)Notice
The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(3)Minutes
Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.
(c)Exemption from
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History
(Pub. L. 108–266, §6, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, §7001(c)(3)(E), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(a)(131), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4320.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "chapter 10 of title 5" for "Federal Advisory Committee Act" in heading and "Chapter 10 of title 5" for "The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)" in text.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 inserted ", freshwater turtles, or tortoises" after "marine turtles".
Amendments
2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "chapter 10 of title 5" for "Federal Advisory Committee Act" in heading and "Chapter 10 of title 5" for "The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)" in text.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 inserted ", freshwater turtles, or tortoises" after "marine turtles".