; and (2) consider the information, advice, and recommendations of the Committee in formulating policy regarding matters affecting Great Lakes pilotage. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act; termination (1) FACA The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Committee. (2) Termination The Committee shall terminate on September 30, 2027. 705. Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established a Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ). (b) Function The Committee, acting through the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee), is authorized to advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to communication, surveillance, traffic management, anchorages, development and operation of New Orleans Vessel Traffic Services, and other related topics dealing with and actions relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River. (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 24 members. (B) Experience Each member of the Committee shall have expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the transportation, equipment, and techniques that are used to ship cargo and to navigate vessels on the Lower Mississippi River and its connecting navigable waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico. (C) Points of view Except as provided in subparagraph (D), each member of the Committee shall represent the point of view of an entity or group, as follows: (i) 5 members representing River Port Authorities between Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the head of passes of the Lower Mississippi River, of which— (I) 1 member shall be from the Port of St. Bernard