; and (2) to review proposed regulations promulgated pursuant to chapter 45 of this title. (c) Organization (1) Meeting The Committee shall, at least once each calendar year, meet at the call of the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee). (2) Membership (A) In general The Committee shall consist of 18 members. (B) Experience Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the commercial fishing industry. (C) Points of view Except as provided in subparagraph (D), a member of the Committee shall represent the point of view of an entity or group, as follows: (i) 10 members representing the commercial fishing industry who— (I) reflect a regional and representational balance; and (II) have experience in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies or as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish processing vessel. (ii) 1 member representing naval architects or marine engineers. (iii) 1 member representing manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies. (iv) 1 member representing education or training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety or personnel qualifications. (v) 1 member representing underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies. (vi) 1 member representing owners of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies. (D) Exception (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), 3 members of the Committee shall represent the general public. (ii) Experience Whenever possible, a member who represents the general public shall be either— (I) an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety; (II) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies