106 STAT. 4222 PUBLIC LAW 102-558—OCT. 28, 1992

(B) VACANCY.—A vacancy in the Commission shall be
filled in the same manner in which the original appoint-
ment was made.

(3) PROHIBITION ON COMPENSATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), members of the Commission shall serve without pay.

(B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence,
in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United
States Code.

(4) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of the Commis-
sion shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold
hearings.

(5) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of the Commission
shall be elected by the members of the Commission from among
the individuals appointed under paragraph (1)(C).

(6) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call
of the Chairperson or a majority of the members.

(d) POWERS OF COMMISSION.—

(1) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may, for the pur-
pose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and
act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evi-
dence as the Commission considers appropriate.

(B) ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS.—The Commission may
administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing
before the Commission.

(2) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any member or
agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission,
take any action which the Commission is authorized to take.

(3) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—

(A) AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN.—Notwithstanding any pro-
vision of section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the
Commission may secure directly from any department or
agency of the United States information necessary to enable
the Commission to carry out this Act.

(B) PROCEDURE.—Upon request of the Chairperson of
the Commission, the head of a department or agency
referred to hi subparagraph (A) shall furnish the informa-
tion requested to the Commission.

(C) USE OF INFORMATION.—The Commission shall be
subject to the same limitations with respect to the use
or disclosure of any confidential or privileged information,
trade secrets, or other proprietary or business-sensitive
information which is obtained from any department or
agency under this subsection as are applicable to the use
or disclosure of such information or secrets by such depart-
ment or agency.

(4) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United States
mails in the same manner and under the same conditions
as other departments and agencies of the United States.

(5) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the request
of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall
provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the
administrative support services necessary for the Commission
to carry out its responsibilities under this section.

(e) STAFF OF COMMISSION; EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—