46 U.S.C. § 70034 — Regulations

interested Federal departments and agencies;

officials of State^* and local governments;

representatives of the maritime community;

representatives of port and harbor authorities or associations;

representatives of environmental groups;

any other interested persons who are knowledgeable or experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel^* safety, port and waterways safety, and protection of the marine environment; and

advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of the public when the establishment of such committees is considered necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or controversial.