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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 58 P.S. Oil and Gas § 1203. Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Establishment.--There is established the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council.

(b) Composition.--The council shall consist of the following members:

(1) The Secretary of Community and Economic Development or the secretary's designee.

(2) The Secretary of Environmental Protection or the secretary's designee.

(3) One member of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate.

(4) One member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

(5) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(6) One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(7) The following members appointed by the Governor:

(i) Two representatives of the Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers.

(ii) Two representatives of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association.

(iii) Two representatives of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Coalition.

(iv) Two representatives of refineries of Pennsylvania grade crude oil.

(v) One representative of a nonprofit corporation, which has the purpose of promoting the history and economic benefits of the conventional oil and gas industry in this Commonwealth.

(vi) One representative of academia who is a geologist with an expertise in petroleum geology.

(vii) One representative of academia who is a hydrologist.

(c) Chairperson.--The council shall elect a chairperson from among its members.

(d) Meetings.--The council shall meet upon the call of the chairperson, but not less than semiannually. A simple majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

(e) Terms.--

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), the legislative members of the council shall serve two-year terms commencing with the first Tuesday in January of odd-numbered years and may be reappointed upon reelection to office.

(2) Of the initial members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, members shall serve until the first Tuesday in January of the first odd-numbered year after the end of the year during which this section takes effect.

(3) Of the initial members appointed by the Governor:

(i) Four members shall serve initial terms of one year.

(ii) Four members shall serve initial terms of two years.

(iii) Three members shall serve initial terms of three years.

(4) After the initial terms, individuals appointed by the Governor shall serve for a term of three years.

(5) Individuals appointed by the Governor may be appointed to successive terms.

(f) Vacancies.--Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of an unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. A member, upon expiration of the term, shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed.

(g) Quorum.--A majority of the membership of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Action may be taken on a matter before the council by a majority vote of the full membership of the council.

(h) Compensation.--Council members may not receive compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members.

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