; or (2) if not compensated in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties; or (B) be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5. (d) Acceptance of volunteer services A member of a committee established under this chapter may serve on such committee on a voluntary basis without pay without regard to section 1342 of title 31 or any other law. (e) Status of members (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), with respect to a member of a committee established under this chapter whom the Secretary appoints to represent an entity or group— (A) the member is authorized to represent the interests of the applicable entity or group; and (B) requirements under Federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18), including requirements relating to employee conduct, political activities, ethics, conflicts of interest, and corruption, do not apply to the member. (2) Exception Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member of a committee established under this chapter shall be treated as a special Government employee for purposes of the committee service of the member if— (A) the Secretary appointed the member to represent the general public