ARKANSAS RIVER.

SEC. 4004. ARKANSAS RIVER. (a) Project Goal.—The goal for operation of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system, Arkansas and Oklahoma, shall be to maximize the use of the system in a balanced approach that incorporates advice from representatives from all project purposes to ensure that the full value of the system is realized by the United States. (b) McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System Advisory Committee.— (1) In general.—In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), the Secretary shall establish an advisory committee for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system, Arkansas and Oklahoma project authorized by the first section of the Act of July 24, 1946 (60 Stat. 635, chapter 595). (2) Duties.—The advisory committee shall— (A) serve in an advisory capacity only; and (B) provide information and recommendations to the Corps of Engineers relating to the efficiency, reliability, and availability of the operations of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system. (3) Selection and composition.—The advisory committee shall be— (A) selected jointly by the Little Rock district engineer and the Tulsa district engineer; and (B) composed of members that equally represent the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system project purposes. (4) Agency resources.—The Little Rock district and the Tulsa district of the Corps of Engineers, under the supervision of the southwestern division, shall jointly provide the advisory committee with adequate staff assistance, facilities, and resources. (5) Termination.— (A) In general.—Subject to subparagraph (B), the advisory committee shall terminate on the date on which the Secretary submits a report to Congress demonstrating increases in the efficiency, reliability, and availability of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River navigation system. (B) Restriction.—The advisory committee shall terminate not less than 2 calendar years after the date on which the advisory committee is established.