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42 U.S. Code § 274. Organ procurement and transplantation network
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide for the continued operation of an Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network which meets the requirements of subsection (b). The Secretary may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, as the Secretary determines appropriate, for purposes of carrying out this section.
(b) Composition
(1)In general.—The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network shall—
(A)
be operated through awards to public or private entities made by the Secretary that are distinct from the awards made to support the organization tasked with supporting the board of directors described in subparagraph (B); and
(B) have a board of directors—
(i)
that includes representatives of organ procurement organizations (including organizations that have received grants under section 273 of this title), transplant centers, voluntary health associations, and the general public; and
(ii)
that shall establish an executive committee and other committees, whose chairpersons shall be selected to ensure continuity of leadership for the board.