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PUBLIC LAW 106-65—OCT. 5, 1999 113 STAT. 883 (1) The design shall be prepared in consultation with the Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery. (2) The design may not provide for access by vehicles to the national military museum through Arlington National Cemetery. SEC. 2903. REPORT. 10 USC 111 note. The Commission shall, not later than 12 months after the date of its first meeting, submit to Congress a report on its findings and conclusions under this title, including any recommendations under section 2902. SEC. 2904. POWERS. 10 USC 111 note. (a) HEARINGS.— The Commission or, at its direction, any panel or member of the Commission, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths to the extent that the Commission or any panel or member considers advisable. (b) INFORMATION.— The Commission may secure directly from the Department of Defense and any other Federal department or agency information that the Commission considers necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this title. SEC. 2905. COMMISSION PROCEDURES. 10 USC 111 note. (a) MEETINGS. — The Commission shall meet at the call of the chairman. (b) QUORUM.— (1) Six of the members appointed under section 2901(b)(1) shall constitute a quorum other than for the purpose of holding hearings. (2) The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a majority of the members of the Commission. (c) COMMISSION.—The Commission may establish panels composed of less than full membership of the Commission for the purpose of carrying out the Commission's duties. The actions of each such panel shall be subject to the review and control of the Commission. Any findings and determinations made by such a panel shall not be considered the findings and determinations of the Commission unless approved by the Commission. (d) AUTHORITY OF INDIVIDUALS TO ACT FOR COMMISSION.— Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take under this title. SEC. 2906. PERSONNEL MATTERS. 10 USC 111 note. (a) PAY OF MEMBERS.— Members of the Commission appointed under section 2901(b)(1) shall serve without pay by reason of their work on the Commission. (b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.— The members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission. (c) STAFF.—(1) The chairman of the Commission may, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, appoint a staff director