Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 120.djvu/1607

 120 STAT. 1576

PUBLIC LAW 109–304—OCT. 6, 2006

Transportation and to make recommendations on the operation of the Academy. ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall be composed of— ‘‘(A) 2 Senators appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ‘‘(B) 3 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; ‘‘(C) 1 Senator appointed by the Vice President; ‘‘(D) 2 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and ‘‘(E) the chairmen of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, as ex officio members. ‘‘(2) SUBSTITUTE APPOINTMENT.—If an appointed member of the Board is unable to visit the Academy as provided in subsection (a), another individual may be appointed as a substitute in the manner provided in paragraph (1). ‘‘(c) STAFF.—The chairmen of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives may designate staff members of their committees to serve without reimbursement as staff for the Board. ‘‘(d) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board or a staff member designated under subsection (c) shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5. ‘‘§ 51313. Advisory Board ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—An Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall be established to visit the Academy at least once during each academic year, for the purpose of examining the course of instruction and management of the Academy and advising the Maritime Administrator and the Superintendent of the Academy. ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT AND TERMS.—The Board shall be composed of not more than 7 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The individuals must be distinguished in education and other fields related to the Academy. Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of not more than 3 years and may be reappointed. The Secretary shall designate one of the members as chairman. ‘‘(c) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5. ‘‘(d) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.—The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.) does not apply to the Board. ‘‘§ 51314. Limitation on charges and fees for attendance ‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.—Except as provided in subsection (b), no charge or fee for tuition, room, or board for attendance at the

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