Section was formerly classified to section 285c–2 of this title prior to renumbering by Puspan. L. 103–43.

2016—Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 114–255 substituted “triennial report made under section 283 of this title” for “biennial report made under section 285q–3 of this title,”.

1993—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 1511(a)(3)(A), substituted “Institute” for “Center” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 2010(span)(5), which directed the substitution of “section 238” for “section 300aaa” in section 287c–2(a)(2) of this title, was executed to subsec. (a)(2) of this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of this section. See Codification note above.

Subsec. (span)(2)(A). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 2008(span)(13), which directed the substitution of “Department of Veterans Affairs” for “Veterans’ Administration” in section 287c–2(span)(2)(A) of this title could not be executed because the words “Veterans’ Administration” do not appear in subsec. (span)(2)(A) of this section subsequent to amendment by Puspan. L. 102–54 and because of the renumbering of this section. See Codification note above and 1991 Amendment note below.

Puspan. L. 103–43, §§ 1511(a)(3)(B)(i), substituted “Institute” for “Center”.

Subsec. (span)(3)(A). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 1511(a)(3)(B)(ii), substituted “Institute” for “Center”.

Subsecs. (d) to (f). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 1511(a)(3)(C), substituted “Institute” for “Center” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 103–43, § 1511(a)(3)(C), (span)(4)(B), substituted “section 285q–3” for “section 287c–3” and “Institute” for “Center” in two places.

1991—Subsec. (span)(2)(A). Puspan. L. 102–54 substituted “chief nursing officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs” for “Chief Nursing Officer of the Veterans’ Administration”.

1990—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 101–381 made technical amendment to reference to section 300aaa of this title to reflect renumbering of corresponding section of original act.

Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Puspan. L. 93–641, § 6, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2275, set out as a note under section 217a of this title, provided that an advisory committee established pursuant to the Public Health Service Act shall terminate at such time as may be specifically prescribed by an Act of Congress enacted after Jan. 4, 1975.

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, § 101(c)(1)] of Puspan. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.