((a)) ** Clearinghouse** There is established, under the supervision of the Attorney General of the United States, an information clearinghouse to be known as the National Methamphetamine Information Clearinghouse.

((b)) ** Advisory council**

((1)) ** In general** There is established an advisory council to be known as the National Methamphetamine Advisory Council.

((2)) ** Membership** The Council shall consist of 10 members appointed by the Attorney General—

((A)) not fewer than 3 of whom shall be representatives of law enforcement agencies;

((B)) not fewer than 4 of whom shall be representatives of nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations providing services or training and implementing programs or strategies related to methamphetamines; and

((C)) 1 of whom shall be a representative of the Department of Health and Human Services.

((3)) ** Period of appointment; vacancies** Members shall be appointed for 3 years. Any vacancy in the Council shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

((4)) ** Personnel matters**

((A)) ** Travel expenses** The members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Council.

((B)) ** No compensation** The members of the Council shall not receive compensation for the performance of the duties of a member of the Council.