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16 U.S.C. 7005: United States representation on advisory panelText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 89-PACIFIC WHITING
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§7005. United States representation on advisory panel

(a)  In general

(1)  Appointment

The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint at least 6 but not more than 12 individuals to serve as members of the advisory panel, selected from among individuals who are⁠—

(A)  knowledgeable or experienced in the harvesting, processing, marketing, management, conservation, or research of the offshore whiting resource; and

(B)  not employees of the United States.

(2)  Term of office

An individual appointed under paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term of not to exceed 4 years, but shall be eligible for reappointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of office of that individual’s predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.

( Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 606 , Jan. 12, 2007 , 120 Stat. 3646 .)