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 PUBLIC LAW 100-554—OCT. 28, 1988

102 STAT. 2777

of such term. Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. The Commission shall designate one of its members as Chairman. "(iii) The Commission shall meet on a regular basis. Notice of meetings and agenda shall be published in local newspapers which have a distribution which generally covers the area affected by the designation of the segments described in this paragraph. Commission meetings shall be held at locations and in such a manner as to ensure adequate public involvement. "(iv) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation as such, but the Secretary may pay expenses reasonably incurred in carrying out their responsibilities under this paragraph on vouchers signed by the Chairman. "(v) Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. "(vi) The Commission shall cease to exist on the date 10 years after the enactment of this paragraph. "(vii) The provisions of section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 776), are hereby waived with respect to the Commission. "(C) The authority of the Secretary to acquire lands outside the boundary of the White Mountain National Forest for purposes of this paragraph shall be limited to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the consent of the owner thereof. The Secretary may also acquire scenic easements for purposes of this paragraph as provided in section 6 of this Act. "(D) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this paragraph.". Approved October 28, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1914: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-904 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-369 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): June 7, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 13, considered and passed House, amended. Oct. 12, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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