16 U.S.C. § 4214 | Advisory group

(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 African elephants.

(b)

Public participation

(1)

Meetings

1 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.

The Advisory Group  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 chapter 10 of title 5

Chapter 10 of title 5 shall not apply to the advisory group.

Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2104 Pub. L. 107–111, § 4Jan. 8, 2002115 Stat. 2095 Pub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2)(A)Feb. 12, 2002116 Stat. 14 Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(120)Dec. 27, 2022136 Stat. 4318(, as added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–2862022—Subsec. (c). 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.

Pub. L. 107–1412002—Subsec. (a). made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2)Feb. 12, 2002116 Stat. 14 section 5(b)(2) of Pub. L. 107–141Jan. 8, 2002, , , provided that the amendment by is effective on the day after .