Section 1204 - Duties of council(a)Duties.--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) Explore the development of a regulatory scheme that provides for environmental oversight and enforcement specifically applicable to the conventional oil and gas industry.(3) Promote the long-term viability of the conventional oil and gas industry.(4) Assist the Secretary of Environmental Protection with and provide written comments on new departmental policy that will impact the conventional oil and gas industry of this Commonwealth, including economic consequences.(5) Review and comment on the formulation and drafting of all technical regulations proposed under 58 Pa.C.S.(6) Provide institutional support for the conventional oil and gas industry of this Commonwealth by ensuring effective cooperation and communication among governmental agencies and the academic and research community.(7) Recommend appropriate measures relating to the promotion and development of the conventional oil and gas industry of this Commonwealth.(8) Develop a plan to increase Pennsylvania grade crude oil production in an environmentally responsible way to more adequately supply the refineries which depend on Pennsylvania grade crude oil.(9) Develop a joint working group with the department to explore and develop an environmentally responsible and economically viable production water management option.(10) Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to effect the intent and purposes of this act.(b)Report.--The council shall annually issue a report of its activities and recommendations under subsection (a) to all of the following: (2) The President pro tempore of the Senate.(3) The Minority Leader of the Senate.(4) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the Senate.(5) The Speaker of the House of Representatives.(6) The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.(7) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the House of Representatives.(8) The Secretary of Environmental Protection.Added by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 52, § 4, eff. 6/23/2016.