§ 16354. External technical review of departmental programs
(a)
National energy research and development advisory boards
(b)
Use of existing committees
The Secretary shall continue to use the scientific program advisory committees chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) by the Office of Science to oversee research and development programs under that Office.
(c)
Membership
Each advisory board under this section shall consist of persons with appropriate expertise representing a diverse range of interests.
(d)
Meetings and goals
(1)
Meetings
Each advisory board under this section shall meet at least semiannually to review and advise on the progress made by the respective one or more research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs.
(2)
Goals
The advisory board shall review the measurable cost and performance-based goals for the programs as established under section
16181 of this title, and the progress on meeting the goals.
(e)
Periodic reviews and assessments
(1)
In general
The Secretary shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct periodic reviews and assessments of—
(A)
the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs authorized by this Act and amendments made by this Act;
(B)
the measurable cost and performance-based goals for the programs as established under section
16181 of this title, if any; and