(a) The AAC is created to advise the department on
matters related to the accessibility of department programs, sites,
facilities, and services by persons with disabilities and/or special
needs.
(b) The AAC membership shall consist of, at a minimum,
nine persons who are affected directly or indirectly by disabilities
and/or special needs, including, but not limited to:
(1) members of the following communities:
(A) deaf or hearing-impaired;
(B) blind or visually impaired;
(C) intellectually or developmentally impaired;
(D) emotionally or behaviorally impaired; and
(2) representatives of conservation and management
organizations with an interest in or focus on advocacy for disabled
persons.
(c) The AAC shall comply with the requirements of §51.601
of this title (relating to General Requirements).
(d) The AAC shall expire on July 1, 2026.
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