16 U.S.C. § 4265a: Advisory group

Summary

The Secretary may set up an advisory group made of people from public and private groups that actively work to conserve Asian elephants. All meetings must be open to the public, allow oral or written comments on agenda items, have timely public notice, and have minutes kept and shared with the public. The group is not subject to chapter 10 of title 5.

Title 16, §4265a

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(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 Asian elephants.

(b)Public participation

(1)Meetings

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.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 7 of Pub. L. 105–96 was renumbered section 8 and is classified to section 4266 of this title.

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.

§4265a Advisory Group