; (iv) the Environmental Protection Agency; (v) the United States Fire Administration; (vi) the United States Geological Survey; and (vii) any other relevant entity with specialized expertise in wildland fire research; and (D) support end-to-end applications that assist wildland fire management agencies in adopting technologies and incorporating research findings produced by the regional centers. (4) Meetings (A) Board meetings The Board shall meet quarterly. (B) Public meetings (i) In general The Board shall hold public meetings with affected stakeholders to solicit information from the general public regarding the development and implications of wildland fire research. (ii) Frequency Not less frequently than annually, the Board shall hold at least one public meeting in each State covered by a region described in subsection (b)(2)(B). (5) Term A member of the Board shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, except that of the members first appointed, the Secretary shall ensure that approximately— (A) 1/3 of members are appointed for a term of 4 years; (B) 1/3 of members are appointed for a term of 3 years; and (C) 1/3 of members are appointed for a term of 2 years. (6) Vacancies (A) In general A vacancy on the Board— (i) shall not affect the powers of the Board