; and (vii) developing net-negative carbon dioxide emissions technologies. (C) Decreasing the non-carbon dioxide relevant environmental impacts of coal and natural gas production, including by— (i) further reducing non-carbon dioxide air emissions; and (ii) reducing the use, and managing the discharge, of water in power plant operations. (D) Examining methods of converting coal and natural gas to other valuable products and commodities in addition to electricity. (4) Cross-cutting direction for carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration activities The carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration activities described in paragraph (3)(B) shall be— (A) cross-cutting in nature; and (B) carried out by the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, in coordination with the heads of other relevant offices of the Department, including the Director of the Office of Science and the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. (5) Consultations required In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall— (A) undertake international collaborations, taking into consideration the recommendations of the National Coal Council; (B) use existing authorities to encourage international cooperation; and (C) consult with interested entities, including— (i) coal and natural gas producers; (ii) industries that use coal and natural gas; (iii) organizations that promote coal, advanced coal, and natural gas technologies; (iv) environmental organizations; (v) organizations representing workers