; and (2) shall review applicable scientific work undertaken by or on behalf of the energy industry, conservation organizations, or government agencies. (i) Standing committees The Council may create standing committees as necessary to carry out the duties described in subsection (f), including— (1) a scientific and technical committee; (2) an environmental monitoring committee; (3) an oil spill prevention and response committee; (4) an offshore monitoring committee to monitor activities in waters of the Gulf of Mexico that are more than 500 feet in depth