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 109 STAT. 394 PUBLIC LAW 104-43—NOV. 3, 1995 a vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. (e) REAPPOINTMENT. —Panel members and alternate Panel members shall be eligible for reappointment. (f) DECISIONS. —Decisions by the United States section of the Panel shall be made by the consensus of the Panel members appointed under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a). (g) CONSULTATION.— In carrying out their functions under the Agreement, Panel members may consult with such other interested parties as they consider appropriate. 16 USC 5704. SEC. 705. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) APPOINTMENTS. — The Governor of Alaska may appoint an Advisory Committee of not less than eight, but not more than twelve, individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced with Alaska. regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River. At least 2 of the Advisory Committee members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of the Advisory Committee may attend all meetings of the United States section of the Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any matter under consideration by the United States section of the Panel. (b) COMPENSATION. — The members of such Advisory Committee shall receive no compensation for their services. (c) TERM LENGTH. — Advisory Committee members shall serve two-year terms. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. (d) REAPPOINTMENT. —Advisory Committee members shall be eligible for reappointment. 16 USC 5705. SEC. 706. EXEMPTION. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Panel, the Yukon River Joint Technical Committee, or the Advisory Committee created under section 705 of this title. 16 USC 5706. SEC, 707. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. Alaska. (a) RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT ENTITY. — The State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game shall be the responsible management entity for the United States for the purposes of the Agreement. (b) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION. — The designation under subsection (a) shall not be considered to expand, diminish, or change the management authority of the State of Alaska or the Federal Government with respect to fishery resources. (c) RECOMMENDATIONS OF PANEL. — In addition to recommendations made by the Panel to the responsible management entities in accordance with the Agreement, the Panel may make recommendations concerning the conservation and management of salmon originating in the Yukon River to the Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, Department of State, North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and other Federal or State entities as appropriate. Recommendations by the Panel shall be advisory in nature. 16 USC 5707. SEC. 708. CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT. In the event that the Treaty between Canada and the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985, terminates prior to the termination of the Agreement, and the functions of the Panel are assumed by the **Yukon

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