46 U.S.C. § 15106 — National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee

(a) Establishment.— There is established a National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the “Committee”).

(b) Function.— The Committee must advise the Secretary on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources, to the extent that that matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
(c) Membership.—
(1) Generally.— The Committee must consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary under this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
(2) Expertise.— Each member of the Committee must have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.
(3) Representation.— Members of the Committee must be appointed as follows:
(A) 2 members must represent entities engaged in the production of petroleum.
(B) 2 members must represent entities engaged in offshore drilling.
(C) 2 members must represent entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore operations.
(D) 1 member must represent entities engaged in the construction of offshore facilities.
(E) 1 member must represent entities providing diving services to the offshore industry.
(F) 1 member must represent entities providing safety and training services to the offshore industry.
(G) 1 member must represent entities providing subsea engineering, construction, or remotely operated vehicle support to the offshore industry.
(H) 2 members must represent individuals employed in offshore operations and, of the 2, 1 must have recent practical experience on a vessel^* or offshore unit involved in the offshore industry.
(I) 1 member must represent national environmental entities and entities providing environmental protection, compliance, or response services to the offshore industry.
(J) 1 member must represent entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to Alaska.
(K) 1 member must represent the general public (but not a specific environmental group).