; Vice Chairman (1) In general Each committee established under this chapter shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among the committee’s members. (2) Vice Chairman acting as Chairman The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of, the Chairman. (i) Subcommittees and working groups (1) In general The Chairman of a committee established under this chapter may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with the function of the committee. (2) Participants Subject to conditions imposed by the Chairman, members of a committee established under this chapter and additional persons drawn from entities or groups designated by this chapter to be represented on the committee or the general public may be assigned to subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1). (3) Chair Only committee members may chair subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph (1). (j) Consultation Before taking any significant action, the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the information, advice, and recommendations of, a committee established under this chapter if the function of the committee is to advise the Secretary on matters related to the significant action. (k) Termination Each committee established under this chapter shall terminate on September 30, 2027. (l) Advice, reports, and recommendations (1) In general Each committee established under this chapter shall submit its advice, reports, and recommendations to the Secretary. (2) Submission to Congress The Secretary shall submit such advice, reports, and recommendations to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (m) Observers Any Federal agency with matters under such agency’s administrative jurisdiction related to the function of a committee established under this chapter may designate a representative to— (1)