16 U.S.C. § 6455

(a) In general The co-chairpersons of the Task Force may establish working groups as necessary to meet the goals and carry out the duties of the Task Force. (b) Requests from members The members of the Task Force may request that the co-chairpersons establish a working group under subsection (a). (c) Participation by nongovernmental organizations The co-chairpersons may allow nongovernmental organizations as appropriate, including academic institutions, conservation groups, and commercial and recreational fishing associations, to participate in a working group established under subsection (a). (d) Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 1 1 See References in Text note below. shall not apply to working groups established under this section.