(a) In generalTo 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) MeetingsThe Advisory Group 11 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized. 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) NoticeThe Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(3) MinutesMinutes 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 5Chapter 10 of title 5 shall not apply to the advisory group.
(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2104, as added Pub. L. 107–111, § 4, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2095; amended Pub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2)(A), Feb. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 14; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(120), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4318.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments2022—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.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–141 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 AmendmentPub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2), Feb. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 14, provided that the amendment by section 5(b)(2) of Pub. L. 107–141 is effective on the day after Jan. 8, 2002.