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(i) 2 nominated for that appointment 
by the chairman of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives; and 
(ii) 2 nominated for that appointment 
by the chairman of the Committee Natural 
Resources of the House of Representatives. 
(C) 2 members appointed by the majority 
leader of the Senate from a list of 4 individ-
uals— 
(i) 2 nominated for that appointment 
by the chairman of the Committee on En-
vironment and Public Works of the Senate; 
and 
(ii) 2 nominated for that appointment 
by the chairman of the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate. 
(D) One member appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the House of Representatives from 
a list of 2 individuals— 
(i) one nominated for that appoint-
ment by the ranking member of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives; and 
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(ii) one nominated for that appoint-
ment by the ranking member of the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources of the Senate. 
(E) 1 member appointed by the minority 
leader of the Senate from a list of 2 individ-
uals— 
(i) one nominated for that appoint-
ment by the ranking member of the Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works 
of the Senate; and 
(ii) one nominated for that appoint-
ment by the ranking member of the Com-
mittee on Energy and Natural Resources 
of the Senate. 
(2) QUALIFICATIONS.— 
(A) RECOGNIZED STANDING AND DISTINC-
TION.—Members shall be appointed to the 
Commission from among individuals who are of 
recognized standing and distinction in water 
policy issues. 
(B) LIMITATION.—A person while serving 
as a member of the Commission may not hold 
any other position as an officer or employee of 
the United States, except as a retired officer or 
retired civilian employee of the United States. 
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(C) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.—In appoint-
ing members of the Commission, every effort 
shall be made to ensure that the members rep-
resent a broad cross section of regional and 
geographical perspectives in the United States. 
(3) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of the 
Commission shall be elected by a majority vote of 
the members of the Commission. 
(4) TERMS.—Members of the Commission shall 
serve for the life of the Commission. 
(5) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Commission 
shall not affect its operation and shall be filled in 
the manner in which the original appointment was 
made. 
(6) COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.— 
Members of the Commission shall serve without 
compensation; except that members shall receive 
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsist-
ence, in accordance with applicable provisions under 
subchapter I of chapter 57, United States Code. 
(d) MEETINGS AND QUORUM.— 
(1) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall hold its 
first meeting not later than 60 days after the date 
on which all original members are appointed under 
subsection (c) and shall hold additional meetings at 
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