110 STAT. 3692 PUBLIC LAW 104-303—OCT. 12, 1996 "(C) 1 member shall represent the Department of the Interior; "(D) 1 member shall represent FEMA; "(E) 1 member shall represent the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; "(F) 5 members shall be selected by the Director from among dam safety officials of States; and "(G) 1 member shall be selected by the Director to represent the United States Committee on Large Dams. "(4) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS. — "(A) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. —Each member of the Board who is an officer or employee of the United States shall serve without compensation in addition to compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the United States. "(B) OTHER MEMBERS.— Each member of the Board who is not an officer or employee of the United States shall serve without compensation. "(5) TRAVEL EXPENSES. — Each member of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for the Board. " (6) APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Board. 33 USC 467g. "SEC. 9. RESEARCH. "(a) IN GENERAL.— The Director, in cooperation with ICODS, shall carry out a program of technical and archival research to develop— "(1) improved techniques, historical experience, and equipment for rapid and effective dam construction, rehabilitation, and inspection; and "(2) devices for the continued monitoring of the safety of dams. "(b) CONSULTATION.—The Director shall provide for State participation in research under subsection (a) and periodically advise all States and Congress of the results of the research. 33 USC 467h. "SEC 10. REPORTS. "(a) REPORT ON DAM INSURANCE.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall report to Congress on the availability of dam insurance and make recommendations concerning encouraging greater availability. "(b) BIENNIAL REPORTS.— Not later than 90 days after the end of each odd-numbered fiscal year, the Director shall submit a report to Congress that— "(1) describes the status of the Program; "(2) describes the progress achieved by Federal agencies during the 2 preceding fiscal years in implementing the Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety; "(3) describes the progress achieved in dam safety by States participating in the Program; and "(4) includes any recommendations for legislative and other action that the Director considers necessary.
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