§ 1275. — Toxicological Advisory Board.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC1275]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 30--HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Sec. 1275. Toxicological Advisory Board
(a) Establishment; functions; review and recommendations
(1) Within 180 days after November 10, 1978, the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (hereinafter in this section referred to as the
``Commission'') shall establish, in accordance with subsection (b) of
this section, a Toxicological Advisory Board (hereinafter in this
section referred to as the ``Board'') to advise the Commission on
precautionary labeling for hazardous substances. The Board shall provide
scientific and technical advice to the Commission concerning--
(A) proper labeling under sections 1261(p)(1) and 1262(b) of
this title, with special attention to--
(i) the description of precautionary measures required under
section 1261(p)(1)(F) of this title;
(ii) the statement describing the hazards associated with a
hazardous substance as required under section 1261(p)(1)(E) of
this title; and
(iii) instructions for first-aid treatment under section
1261(p)(1)(G) of this title; and
(B) the exemption of certain substances from labeling
requirements under this chapter as permitted under section 1262(c)
of this title.
(2) In carrying out its duties under paragraph (1)(A), the Board
shall review any labeling requirements or guidelines which have been
established by the Commission under section 1261(p)(1) or 1262(b) of
this title. Based upon its review the Board shall develop and submit to
the Commission, within one year after the date that the Board is
established, any recommendations for revisions in such labeling
requirements or guidelines which the Board considers to be appropriate,
including any general recommendations which may be of assistance to the
Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under section 1261(p)(1)
or 1262(b) of this title. The Board shall periodically review the
labeling requirements and guidelines established by the Commission under
such sections to determine whether such requirements and guidelines
reflect relevant changes in scientific knowledge and shall revise any
general recommendations submitted to the Commission under this paragraph
to reflect such changes.
(b) Membership; appointment; qualifications; Chairman; term of office;
reappointment; vacancies; meetings; compensation and travel
expenses; Federal nonemployee status
(1) The Board shall be composed of nine members appointed by the
Commission. Each member of the Board shall be qualified by training and
experience in one or more fields applicable to the duties of the Board,
and at least three of the members of the Board shall be members of the
American Board of Medical Toxicology. The Chairman of the Board shall be
elected by the Board from among its members.
(2) The members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of three
years. Members of the Board may be reappointed.
(3) Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled in the same manner in
which the original appointment was made. Any member appointed to fill a
vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his
predecessor was appointed shall serve only for the remainder of such
term.
(4) The Board shall meet at such times and places as may be
designated by the Commission in consultation with the Chairman, but not
less than two times each year.
(5) Members of the Board who are not officers or employees of the
United States shall, while attending meetings or conferences of the
Board or while otherwise engaged in the business of the Board, be
entitled to receive compensation at a rate fixed by the Commission, not
exceeding the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
payable for grade GS-18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of
title 5. While away from their homes or regular places of business, such
members may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in
the Government service are allowed under section 5703(b) \1\ of such
title. Individuals serving as members on the Board shall not be
considered officers or employees of the United States by reason of
receiving payments under this paragraph.
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(c) Termination
The Board shall terminate on the date six years after the date it is
established under this section.
(Pub. L. 86-613, Sec. 20, as added Pub. L. 95-631, Sec. 10, Nov. 10,
1978, 92 Stat. 3747.)
References in Text
Section 5703 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), was amended
generally by Pub. L. 94-22, Sec. 4, May 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 85, and, as
so amended, does not contain a subsec. (b).
References in Other Laws to GS-16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
References in laws to the rates of pay for GS-16, 17, or 18, or to
maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered
references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I,
Sec. 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101-509, set out in a note under section 5376
of Title 5.
