; vice chairman (A) In general The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate 1 member of the Committee as the Chairman and another member of the Committee as the Vice Chairman, both of whom shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) and for a term to be fixed by the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee). (B) Recommendations The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) may solicit, from the Committee, recommendations with regard to the members whom the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate as the Chairman and the Vice Chairman. (C) Vacancy 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. (7) Designated Federal Officer The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate a Designated Federal Officer to the Committee in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). (d) 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. 703. Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established a Commercial Fishing 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— (1) to advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to the safe operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of this title applies, including navigation safety, safety equipment and procedures, marine insurance, vessel design, construction, maintenance and operation, and personnel qualifications and training