§ 7004. United States representation on joint technical committee
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(a)Scientific experts
(1)In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint no more than 2 individuals to serve as scientific experts on the joint technical committee, at least 1 of whom shall be an official of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(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.
(b)Independent member In addition to individuals appointed under subsection (a), the Secretary, jointly with the Government of Canada, shall appoint 1 independent member to the joint technical committee selected from a list of names provided by the advisory panel.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 605, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3646; Pub. L. 111–348, title III, § 302(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3672.)
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- Public Law 111–348To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks
- Public Law 109–479To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize activities to promote improved monitoring and compliance for high seas fisheries, or fisheries governed by international fishery management agreements, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 605
- 120 Stat. 3646
- Pub. L. 111–348, title III, § 302(a)
- 124 Stat. 3672
- Pub. L. 111–348
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§ 7004
United States representation on joint technical committee
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 605
Stat.120 Stat. 3646
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–348, title III, § 302(a)
Stat.124 Stat. 3672
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–348
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