to direct the research, diagnostic, and other
activities of the Department of Agriculture at the Center
described in subsection (b).
(d) Notification.--
(1) In general.--At least 180 days before any
change in the biosafety level at the Plum Island Animal
Disease Center, the President shall notify Congress of
the change and describe the reasons for the change.
(2) Limitation.--No change described in paragraph
(1) may be made earlier than 180 days after the
completion of the transition period (as defined in
section 1501).

SEC. 311. [6 U.S.C. 191] HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

(a) Establishment.--There is established within the
Department a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory
Committee (in this section referred to as the ``Advisory
Committee''). The Advisory Committee shall make recommendations
with respect to the activities of the Under Secretary for
Science and Technology, including identifying research areas of
potential importance to the security of the Nation.
(b) Membership.--
(1) Appointment.--The Advisory Committee shall
consist of 20 members appointed by the Under Secretary
for Science and Technology, which shall include
emergency first-responders or representatives of
organizations or associations of emergency first-
responders. The Advisory Committee shall also include
representatives of citizen groups, including
economically disadvantaged communities. The individuals
appointed as members of the Advisory Committee--
(A) shall be eminent in fields such as
emergency response, research, engineering, new
product development, business, and management
consulting;
(B) shall be selected solely on the basis
of established records of distinguished
service;
(C) shall not be employees of the Federal
Government; and
(D) shall be so selected as to provide
representation of a cross-section of the
research, development, demonstration, and
deployment activities supported by the Under
Secretary for Science and Technology.
(2) National research counci