The NCC provides advice and guidance on a continuing basis as requested by the Secretary of Energy on the general policy matters relating to coal, including: - Review of federal policies which affect directly or indirectly the production, marketing and use of coal. - Advice on appropriate balance between various elements of federal coal-related programs. - Advice on scientific and engineering aspects of coal technologies including emerging coal conversion, utilization or environmental control concepts. - Advice on the progress of coal research and development pursuant to the Office of Coal Research Act.