§3129a. Federal Advisory Committee Act exemption for competitive research, extension, and education programs
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act [7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.] shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.
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References in Text
The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, is
Title XVIII of this Act, referred to in text, is title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977,