PUBLIC LAW 106-450—NOV. 7, 2000 114 STAT. 1943 (e) DECISIONS.—Decisions of the Panel shall be made by the consensus of the Panel members appointed under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(1). (f) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out their functions, Panel members may consult with such other interested parties as they consider appropriate. SEC. 203. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 16 USC 5722. (a) APPOINTMENTS. — The Governor of Alaska may establish and appoint an advisory committee of not less than eight, but not more than 12, individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River. At least two of the advisory committee members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of the advisory committee may attend all meetings of the Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any matter under consideration by the Panel. (b) COMPENSATION. — The members of such advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services. (c) TERM LENGTH.— Members of such advisory committee shall serve 2-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.— Members of such advisory committee shall be eligible for reappointment. SEC. 204. EXEMPTION. 16 USC 5723. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Panel or to an advisory committee established under section 203. SEC. 205. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. 16 USC 5724. (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 any agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada. (b) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION. —The designation under subsection (a) shall not be considered to expand, diminish, or otherwise 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 any agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada, the Panel may make recommendations concerning the conservation and management of salmon originating in the Yukon River to the Department of the Interior, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and other Federal or State entities as appropriate. Recommendations by the Panel shall be advisory in nature, SEC. 206. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. 16 USC 5725. (a) COMPENSATION. —Panel members and alternate Panel members who are not State or Federal employees shall receive compensation at the daily rate of GS-15 of the General Schedule when engaged in the actual performance of duties. (b) TRAVEL AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES.— Travel and other necessary expenses shall be paid by the Secretary of the
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