be informative to the public, consistent with section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. (c) Inapplicability of the Federal Advisory Committee Act The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the working group established under subsection (a) or any subsidiary thereof. 4. Technical assistance (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance, including vulnerability assessment tools and cybersecurity guidelines, to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets