77. The Minister may establish an advisory committee, charged with advising him on any question he submits in connection with this Act or on the means of promoting the development and dissemination of knowledge in the fields to which this Act applies.
The committee may also, on its own initiative, advise the Minister on the best means of improving the quality of petroleum products or petroleum equipment, and on the best means of installing and performing work on petroleum equipment in order to ensure the protection of persons, property and the environment.