The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsecs. (b)(5) and (e)(1), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

2006—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 109–241 amended directory language of Pub. L. 108–293, § 418(a). See 2004 Amendment note below.

2004—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 108–293, § 418(a), as amended by Pub. L. 109–241, substituted “on September 30, 2010” for “on September 30, 2005”.

2002—Pub. L. 107–295, § 331(a)(1), inserted “Safety” after “Vessel” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–295, § 331(a)(2), inserted “Safety” after “Vessel” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 107–295, § 331(a)(4), substituted “on September 30, 2005” for “on September 30, 2000”.

Pub. L. 107–295, § 331(a)(3), which directed the substitution of “(5 App. U.S.C.)” for “(5 App. U.S.C. 1 et seq.)”, was executed by making substitution for “(5 App. U.S.C. 1 et seq.)”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

1996—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 104–324 substituted “2000” for “1994”.

1991—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 102–241 substituted “1994” for “1992”.

1989—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–225 inserted provision that Secretary not seek or use information concerning political affiliation in making appointments.

Pub. L. 109–241, title IX, § 901(g), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 564, provided that the amendment made by section 901 (g) is effective Aug. 9, 2004.

References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.

Pub. L. 100–424, § 2(b), Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1589, provided that:

“(1) Terms of initial appointments.—Of the members first appointed to the Commercial Fishing Industry Advisory Committee under section 4508 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by this Act)—

“(A) one-third of the members shall serve a term of one year and one-third of the members shall serve a term of two years, to be determined by lot at the first meeting of the Committee; and

“(B) terms may be adjusted to coincide with the Government’s fiscal year.

“(2) Completion of initial appointments.—The Secretary shall complete appointment of members pursuant to this subsection not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 9, 1988].”