((a)) ** Establishment of position** There is established in the Department of State the position of Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs.

((b)) ** Appointment** The Assistant Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

((c)) ** Repealed. , , **

((d)) ** Repealed and Omitted**

((1)) Repealed. , , .

((2)) Omitted.

((e)) ** Implementation** In order to carry out this section, the Secretary of State shall reprogram the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs.