; (ii) publishes in the Federal Register a summary rural impact statement, which shall consist of— (I) a description of the consultation with rural stakeholders on the regulation, guidance, or policy; (II) a summary of any concerns raised by the rural stakeholders; (III) a description of the extent to which concerns referred to in subclause (II) have been alleviated; and (IV) a description of why the regulation, guidance, or policy is needed; and (iii) submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget— (I) the summary rural impact statement described in clause (ii); and (II) on request of the Director, any written communications submitted to the office or agency from rural stakeholders. (2) Designation Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each office and agency within the Department shall designate an official within that office or agency to serve as the official with principal responsibility for the implementation of this subsection. (e) Advisory committee (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a rural transportation advisory council (referred to in this subsection as the advisory council ) to consult with and advise the Office of Rural Economic Investment. (2) Membership The Secretary shall appoint members to the advisory council in a manner that ensures that the geographic and economic diversity of rural regions of the United States are represented. (3) Meetings The advisory council shall meet not less than twice per year, as determined by the Secretary. (4) Duties The advisory council shall— (A) advise the Office of Rural Economic Investment on issues related to rural needs relating to Federal transportation programs; (B) develop recommendations for any changes to Federal law, regulations, internal Department guidance, or other measures that would eliminate barriers for rural access or improve rural equity in transportation investments