; (B) who reside in a State or territory in the region that the member will represent; and (C) of whom— (i) one shall be a Tribal representative; and (ii) one shall be an individual who represents the scientific community. (2) At-large members The Secretary shall appoint as at-large members of the Committee at least one scientific expert representative from each of the following designated by the expert’s own agency: (A) The Fish and Wildlife Service. (B) The National Park Service. (C) The Forest Service. (D) The Bureau of Land Management. (E) The Bureau of Indian Affairs. (F) The United States Geological Survey. (c) Determinations To be made on basis of best available science Determinations by the Committee pursuant to this Act shall be made solely on the basis of the best available science. (d) No replacement of existing entities (1) The establishment of the Committee shall not replace any existing Federal or interagency committee, task force, or study team. (2) The functions of the Committee shall be limited to those mandated by this Act and shall not replace, repeal, or subsume any authority or function delegated to any other Federal or interagency entity. 5. Permitted taking of grizzly bears (a) In general The Secretary may issue a permit in accordance with this section authorizing the taking, possession, or transportation of a grizzly bear, or any part thereof, that is otherwise prohibited by section 3. (b) Conditions The Secretary may issue a permit under this section only if the Secretary has— (1) investigated the circumstances that gave rise to the permit application; (2) determined that such taking, possession, or transportation is compatible with the protection of the grizzly bear species or a population of grizzly bears occupying a geographically distinct area