Subchapter P. GOVERNOR’S RENEWABLE AGRICULTURAL
ENERGY COUNCIL
Sec.
6.231. Functions.
6.232. Composition.
6.233. Chairpersons.
6.234. Compensation and expenses.
6.235. Terms.
6.236. Relationship with other agencies.
6.237. Reports and studies.
6.238. Procedure.
6.239. Effective date.
6.240. Termination date.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter P adopted by Executive Order No. 2005-8, dated September 20, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 5764, unless otherwise noted.
§ 6.231. Functions.
The functions of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council are to:
(1) Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that would aid in the development of renewable energy.
(2) Serve as the Governor’s liaison to the agricultural community on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that affect the production of renewable energy to ensure that State government is accessible, accountable and responsive to the constituency developing renewable energy.
(3) Serve as a resource to all departments, commissions and agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction to ensure that these government entities are cognizant of the issues surrounding the development of renewable energy.
(4) Provide guidance and assistance to help industry establish and develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver renewable energy sources to consumers within this Commonwealth.
§ 6.232. Composition.
The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is composed of the following individuals appointed by the Governor:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture or a designee and the Secretary of Environmental Protection or a designee.
(2) Two representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection.
(3) Two representatives from the Department of Agriculture.
(4) One representative from the State Conservation Commission.
(5) One representative from the Governor’s Policy Office.
(6) One representative from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
(7) One representative from the Legislature.
(8) One representative from the United States Department of Agriculture.
(9) One representative from a local government entity.
(10) Five active farmers who implement, use or produce agricultural energy inputs.
(11) Four individuals with knowledge and expertise in agricultural energy and environmental law, regulation and research, including ethanol, biodiesel, wind energy, methane and gasification.
(12) Four individuals from colleges/universities specializing in various sectors of agricultural energy development and one individual specializing in agricultural crop based energy.
§ 6.233. Chairpersons.
The Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection serve as co-chairpersons of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council on a rotating basis. Each term as chairperson lasts 1 year. The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve the initial term.
§ 6.234. Compensation and expenses.
The members of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council (Council) do not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as members of the Council but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 6.235. Terms.
(a) The terms of the Secretaries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection are concurrent with their holding public office.
(b) The remaining members of the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council serve at the pleasure of the Governor and may be removed at the will of the Governor.
§ 6.236. Relationship with other agencies.
Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council (Council) in performing its functions. The Council will receive administrative support from the Department of Agriculture (Department) and will coordinate its functions and activities through the Department’s Policy Office.
§ 6.237. Reports and studies.
The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council may conduct studies and issue reports deemed necessary on issues affecting the use of renewable energy in this Commonwealth.
§ 6.238. Procedure.
The Governor’s Renewable Agricultural Energy Council is authorized to establish subcommittees, rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions consistent with this subchapter.
§ 6.239. Effective date.
This subchapter takes effect immediately.
§ 6.240. Termination date.
This subchapter remains in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.
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