Pub. L. 108-7, div. B, tit. I, sec. 109

Sec. 109. The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall appoint a standing advisory panel, reporting directly to the Director, to study, assess, and advise periodically on the research, development, and application of existing and emerging science and technology advances and other topics: Provided, That the panel shall not be considered to be a Federal advisory committee for purposes of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.