Sec. 3202. Continuation of functions and powers during loss of quorum
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Section 311(e) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2286(e) ) is amended— by striking Three members and inserting
(1)Three members ; and by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: During a covered period, the Chairperson may carry out the functions and powers of the Board under sections 312 through 316, notwithstanding that a quorum does not exist. In carrying out the functions and powers of the Board during a covered period pursuant to paragraph (2), the Chairperson shall consult with any other member of the Board who is serving during the covered period and not incapacitated, except that the Chairperson may make recommendations to the Secretary of Energy and initiate investigations under section 312 only with the concurrence of any such other member. In this subsection, the term covered period means a period beginning on the date on which a quorum specified in paragraph
(1)does not exist by reason of either or both a vacancy in the membership of the Board or the incapacity of a member of the Board and ending on the earlier of— the date that is one year after such beginning date; or the date on which a quorum exists. .
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Sec. 3202
Continuation of functions and powers during loss of quorum
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