20 USC 80q-10

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 80q–10.

(a)

Establishment; duties

Not later than 120 days after November 28, 1989, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall appoint a special committee to monitor and review the inventory, identification, and return of Indian human remains and Indian funerary objects under section 80q–9 of this title and unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony under section 80q–9a of this title. In carrying out its duties, the committee shall—

(1)

with respect to the inventory and identification, ensure fair and objective consideration and assessment of all relevant evidence;

(2)

upon the request of any affected party or otherwise, review any finding relating to the origin or the return of such remains or objects;

(3)

facilitate the resolution of any dispute that may arise between Indian tribes with respect to the return of such remains or objects; and

(4)

perform such other related functions as the Secretary may assign.

(b)

Membership

The committee shall consist of 7 members, of whom—

(1)

4 members shall be appointed from among nominations submitted by Indian tribes and organizations;

(2)

at least 2 members shall be traditional Indian religious leaders; and

(3)

the Secretary shall designate one member as chairman.

The Secretary may not appoint to the committee any individual who is an officer or employee of the Government (including the Smithsonian Institution) or any individual who is otherwise affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.

(c)

Access

(d)

Pay and expenses of members

Members of the committee shall—

(1)

be paid the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS–18 of the General schedule under section 5332 of title 5; and

(2)

be entitled (to the same extent as provided in section 5703 of such title, with respect to employees serving intermittently in the Government service) to per diem, travel, and transportation expenses;

for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the performance of their duties.

(e)

Rules and administrative support

(f)

Report and termination

(g)

Nonapplicability of chapter 10 of title 5

(h)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 101–185, § 12, Nov. 28, 1989, 103 Stat. 1344; Pub. L. 104–278, § 5, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3357; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(145), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4321.)

cite as: 20 USC 80q-10