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2012 U.S. Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 85 - MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION (§§ 6601 - 6607)
Section 6605 - Advisory group

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 85 - MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION
Sec. 6605 - Advisory group
Containssection 6605
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 108-266, §6, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795.
Statutes at Large References86 Stat. 770
118 Stat. 795
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 92-463, Public Law 108-266

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MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION - 16 U.S.C. § 6605 (2012)
§6605. Advisory group (a) In general

To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles.

(b) Public participation (1) Meetings

The Advisory Group shall—

(A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and

(B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.

(2) Notice

The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.

(3) Minutes

Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.

(c) Exemption from Federal Advisory Committee Act

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the advisory group.

(Pub. L. 108–266, §6, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795.)

References in Text

The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (c), 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.

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