; and (2) may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage. (c) Membership (1) In general The Committee shall consist of 7 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109. (2) Expertise Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee. (3) Representation Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows: (A) The President of each of the 3 Great Lakes pilotage districts, or the President’s representative. (B) At least 1 member shall represent the interests of vessel operators that contract for Great Lakes pilotage services. (C) At least 1 member shall represent the interests of Great Lakes ports. (D) At least 1 member shall represent the interests of shippers whose cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports. (E) At least 1 member shall have a background in finance or accounting and must have been recommended to the Secretary by a unanimous vote of the other members of the Committee. (4) Administration For purposes of section 15109, the Committee shall be treated as a committee established under chapter 151. . (2) Treatment of existing committee Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (A) an advisory committee substantially similar to the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee established by this section and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, including the charter, membership, and other aspects of the committee, may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) during such 2-year period— (i) requirements relating to the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee established by this section shall be treated as satisfied by the substantially similar advisory committee