### Question
How does PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH define public member?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 6402*, **public member** is defined as:

> a member of the Council, other than a representative of producers or retail marketers, representing significant users of propane, public safety officials, academia, the propane research community, or other groups knowledgeable about propane

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH**

