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.
Section 4. Study and report.
(a) Study.--The council shall:
(1) Examine and make recommendations regarding existing
technical regulations promulgated under 58 Pa.C.S. (relating
to oil and gas) and policies implemented by the department
that impact the conventional oil and gas industry of this
Commonwealth.
(2) Develop a regulatory scheme that provides for
environmental oversight and enforcement specifically
applicable to the conventional oil and gas industry.
(3) Ensure that its study addresses the need to preserve
the long-term viability of the conventional oil and gas
industry.
(b) Report.--The council shall issue a report of its
findings and recommendations under subsection (a) to all of the
following:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The Secretary of Environmental Protection.
(3) The President pro tempore of the Senate.
(4) The Minority Leader of the Senate.
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