10 U.S.C. § 8933 — Ocean Research Advisory Panel

Page 3422 TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES § 8933 Subsecs. (a) to (e). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1055(b)(1)(A), (B), added subsecs. (a) to (e) and struck out former subsecs. (a) to (e) which related to establishment, membership, chairman and vice chairman, responsibilities, and an- nual reports of the National Ocean Research Leader- ship Council. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1055(b)(1)(A), (C), (D), re- designated subsec. (g) as (f), substituted ‘‘Committee’’ for ‘‘Council’’ wherever appearing, and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to establishment of a partnership program office for the National Oceano- graphic Partnership Program. Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1055(b)(1)(C), (D), redes- ignated subsec. (h) as (g) and substituted ‘‘Committee’’ for ‘‘Council’’. Former subsec. (g) redesignated (f). Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1055(b)(1)(E), added sub- sec. (h). Former subsec. (h) redesignated (g). 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7902 of this title as this section. 2002—Subsec. (b)(13), (14). Pub. L. 107–296 added pars. (13) and (14). 1999—Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 106–65 struck out ‘‘, United States Code,’’ after ‘‘title 31’’. 1997—Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 105–85, § 1073(a)(64), in- serted ‘‘United States’’ before ‘‘Geological Survey’’. Subsec. (b)(11) to (13). Pub. L. 105–85, § 241(a)(1), redes- ignated pars. (12) and (13) as (11) and (12), respectively, and struck out former par. (11) which read as follows: ‘‘The President of the National Academy of Sciences, the President of the National Academy of Engineering, and the President of the Institute of Medicine.’’ Subsec. (b)(14) to (17). Pub. L. 105–85, § 241(a)(1)(A), struck out pars. (14) to (17) which read as follows: ‘‘(14) One member appointed by the chairman from among individuals who will represent the views of ocean industries. ‘‘(15) One member appointed by the chairman from among individuals who will represent the views of State governments. ‘‘(16) One member appointed by the chairman from among individuals who will represent the views of aca- demia. ‘‘(17) One member appointed by the chairman from among individuals who will represent such other views as the chairman considers appropriate.’’ Subsecs. (d) to (i). Pub. L. 105–85, § 241(a)(2), (3), redes- ignated subsecs. (e) to (i) as (d) to (h), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: ‘‘(d) TERM OF OFFICE.—The term of office of a member of the Council appointed under paragraph (14), (15), (16), or (17) of subsection (b) shall be two years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.’’ Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Do- mestic Security. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, § 241(d), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section, section 7903 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under section 7903 of this title] shall be effective as of Sep- tember 23, 1996, as if included in section 282 of Public Law 104–201.’’ TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relat- ing thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Secu- rity, and the Department of Homeland Security Reor- ganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. The Minerals Management Service was abolished and functions divided among the Office of Natural Re- sources Revenue, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Manage- ment, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental En- forcement. See Secretary of the Interior Orders No. 3299 of May 19, 2010, and No. 3302 of June 18, 2010, and chap- ters II, V, and XII of title 30, Code of Federal Regula- tions, as revised by final rules of the Department of the Interior at 75 F.R. 61051 and 76 F.R. 64432. INITIAL APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 282(b), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2473, directed Secretary of the Navy to make appointments required by subsec. (b) of this section, not later than Dec. 1, 1996, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, § 241(c)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666. FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNCIL Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 282(c), formerly § 282(d), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2473, as renumbered by Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, § 241(c)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666, provided that the first annual report re- quired by former subsec. (f) of this section was to be submitted to Congress not later than Mar. 1, 1997. § 8933. Ocean Research Advisory Panel (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—(1) The Ocean Policy Committee shall establish an Ocean Research Advisory Panel (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Advisory Panel’’). The Advisory Panel shall consist of not fewer than 10 and not more than 18 members appointed by the co-chairs of the Committee, including each of the following: (A) Three members who represent the Na- tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (B) Members selected from among individ- uals who represent the views of ocean indus- tries, State, tribal, territorial or local govern- ments, academia, and such other views as the co-chairs consider appropriate. (C) Members selected from among individ- uals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology, and marine policy, or re- lated fields. (2) The Committee shall ensure that an appro- priate balance of academic, scientific, industry, and geographical interests and gender and racial diversity are represented by the members of the Advisory Panel. (b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Committee shall assign the following responsibilities to the Advi- sory Panel: (1) To advise the Committee on policies and procedures to implement the National Oceano- graphic Partnership Program. (2) To advise the Committee on matters re- lating to national oceanographic science, engi- neering, facilities, or resource requirements. (3) To advise the Committee on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields. Page 3423 TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES § 8942 1 See References in Text note below. (4) To advise the Committee on national ocean research priorities. (5) Any additional responsibilities that the Committee considers appropriate. (c) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall require the Advisory Panel to meet not less frequently than two times each year. (d) ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.— The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall provide to the Advisory Panel such administrative and technical support as the Advisory Panel may re- quire. (e) TERMINATION.—Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.),1 the Advisory Panel shall terminate on January 1, 2040. (Added Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 282(a)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2473, § 7903; amended Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, § 241(b)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1084, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1004; renumbered § 8933, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(14), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1837; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title X, § 1055(c), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3854.) REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (e), is section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, which was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Govern- ment Organization and Employees, and was repealed and restated as section 1013 of Title 5 by Pub. L. 117–286, §§ 3(a), 7, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4204, 4361. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Pub. L. 116–283 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to establishment, mem- bership, and responsibilities of Ocean Research Advi- sory Panel. 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7903 of this title as this section. 2015—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–92 struck out subsec. (c). Text read as follows: ‘‘The Secretary of the Navy annu- ally shall make funds available to support the activi- ties of the Advisory Panel.’’ 1997—Pub. L. 105–85 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Council shall establish an Ocean Research Advisory Panel consisting of not less than 10 and not more than 18 members appointed by the Council from among persons eminent in the fields of marine science or marine policy, or related fields, and who are representative, at a minimum, of the interests of government, academia, and industry. ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Council shall assign to the Advisory Panel responsibilities that the Council considers appropriate.’’ Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 105–85 effective as of Sept. 23, 1996, as if included in section 282 of Pub. L. 104–201, see section 241(d) of Pub. L. 105–85, set out as a note under section 7902 of this title. INITIAL APPOINTMENTS OF PANEL MEMBERS Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title II, § 282(b), formerly § 282(c), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2473, as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title II, § 241(b)(2), (c)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1666, provided that the Na- tional Ocean Research Leadership Council established by 10 U.S.C. 8932 was to make the appointments re- quired by this section not later than Jan. 1, 1998. CHAPTER 895—ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MA- TERIAL OTHER THAN TO ARMED FORCES Sec. 8942. Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of midshipmen. 8943. Supplies: military instruction camps. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2018—Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(e)(4), (f)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1838, redesignated chapter 667 of this title as this chapter and items 7912 and 7913 as 8942 and 8943, respectively. 2013—Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, § 552(c)(3), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1741, struck out item 7911 ‘‘Arms, tent- age, and equipment: educational institutions not main- taining units of R.O.T.C.’’ § 8942. Rifles and ammunition for target practice: educational institutions having corps of mid- shipmen (a) AUTHORITY TO LEND.—The Secretary of the Navy may lend, without expense to the United States, magazine rifles and appendages that are not of the existing service models in use at the time and that are not necessary for a proper re- serve supply, to any educational institution having a uniformed corps of midshipmen of suf- ficient number for target practice. The Sec- retary may also issue 40 rounds of ball car- tridges for each midshipman for each range at which target practice is held, but not more than 120 rounds each year for each midshipman par- ticipating in target practice. (b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSTITUTIONS.—The in- stitutions to which property is lent under sub- section (a) shall— (1) use the property for target practice; (2) take proper care of the property; and (3) return the property when required. (c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of the Navy shall prescribe regulations to carry out this sec- tion, containing such other requirements as he considers necessary to safeguard the interests of the United States. (Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title III, § 377(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 85, § 7912; renumbered § 8942, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(15), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1837.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7912 of this title as this section. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and