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Code · BILL · 118th Congress · H.R. 5045 (Introduced in House) — To establish the Chesapeake National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. · Sec. 11

Sec. 11. Chesapeake national recreation area advisory commission

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an advisory commission, to be known as the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commission . The Advisory Commission shall— advise the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan required under section 10; and after consultation with the States and other interested parties, recommend to the Secretary criteria and specific recommendations on the Bay for— partner sites; and properties to be added to the boundary of the Recreation Area to be managed by the Secretary, including properties located outside of the existing boundaries of the Recreation Area.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Advisory Commission shall be subject to— the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (except section 14(b) of that Act); and all other applicable laws (including regulations). The Advisory Commission shall be composed of 19 members, appointed by the Secretary, of whom— 9 shall be appointed to represent the State of Maryland, of whom— 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural or historic resources, environmental justice, grassroots organizing, education, or interpretation; 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay; 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay; 1 shall be a youth representative; 1 shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the Governor of the State of Maryland; and 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; 9 shall be appointed to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia, of whom— 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural or historic resources, environmental justice, grassroots organizing, education, or interpretation; 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay; 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay; 1 shall be a youth representative; 1 shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; and 1 shall be the Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
In appointing the members described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to ensure the broadest practicable representation of the areas of knowledge described in those subparagraphs. A member of the Advisory Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Commission, the member— shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed; and may be reappointed to serve an additional 3-year term.
A vacancy on the Advisory Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The Advisory Commission shall have a Chairperson who shall— be elected by the Advisory Commission; and serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1). The Advisory Commission shall have a Vice Chairperson who shall— be elected by the Advisory Commission; serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1); and serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
The Advisory Commission may establish other positions and elect members to serve in those positions as the Advisory Commission determines to be appropriate, subject to subsection (h). Subject to paragraphs
(2)through
(6)and any applicable laws (including regulations), the Advisory Commission may establish such rules and procedures for conducting the affairs of the Advisory Commission as the Advisory Commission determines to be necessary. The Advisory Commission shall meet at the call of— the Chairperson; or a majority of the appointed members. A quorum shall consist of not less than 11 of the members of the Advisory Commission. Any action of the Advisory Commission shall require a majority vote of the members present at any meeting. Meetings of the Advisory Commission may be conducted virtually, in whole or in part. Any member of the Advisory Commission may request permission from the Chairperson of the Advisory Commission to participate virtually in— a meeting; and all activities for that meeting. Not less than 3/4 of the members of the Advisory Commission must be present, virtually or in-person, for elections carried out under subsection (g). Members of the Advisory Commission shall serve without compensation. Members of the Advisory Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for, or the duties of, the Commission. The Secretary may provide the Advisory Commission with any staff or technical assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with the Advisory Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable the Advisory Commission to carry out the duties of the Advisory Commission. The Secretary may accept the services of personnel detailed from a State or any political subdivision of a State. Unless extended under paragraph (2), the Advisory Commission shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act. Not later than 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Advisory Commission shall make a recommendation to the Secretary as to whether the Advisory Commission is still necessary to advise on the development of the Recreation Area. If, based on a recommendation under subparagraph (A), the Secretary determines that the Advisory Commission is still necessary, the Secretary may extend the existence of the Advisory Commission for a period of not more than 10 years beyond the date described in paragraph (1). The Secretary shall make a determination to extend the existence of the Advisory Commission under clause
(i)not later than 180 days before the date described in paragraph (1).
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