§3129a. Exemption from chapter 10 of title 5 for competitive research, extension, and education programs
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Latest NOW As last amended Dec 27, 2022 — Pub. L. 117–286 As originally enacted Apr 4, 19967 U.S.C. § 3129a
Chapter 10 of title 5 and title XVIII of this Act [7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.] shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413B, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 804, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1160; amended Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(34), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4309.)
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Title XVIII of this Act, referred to in text, is title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95–113, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1041, which is classified generally to chapter 55A (§ 2281 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1977 Amendment note set out under section 1281 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Exemption from chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act exemption” in section catchline and “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)” in text.