46 USC 42502 - National Shipper Advisory Committee

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 42502.

National Shipper Advisory Committee

(a)

Establishment.—

There is established a National Shipper Advisory Committee.

(b)

Function.—

The Committee shall advise the Federal Maritime Commission on policies relating to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system.

(c)

Membership.—

(1)

In general.—

The Committee shall consist of 24 members appointed by the Commission in accordance with this section.

(2)

Expertise.—

Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.

(3)

Representation.—

REPRESENTATION.— 1

 So in original.

 Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows: — 1

(A)

Twelve members shall represent entities who import cargo to the United States using ocean common carriers.

(B)

Twelve members shall represent entities who export cargo from the United States using ocean common carriers.

(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXVI [LXXXVI], § 8604(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4762.)

cite as: 46 USC 42502