NJPERF WAS FORMED AS A RESULT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL PROPANE EDUCATION RESEARCH COUNCIL (PERC) AS THE ENTITY TO RECEIVE NEW JERSEY STATE FUNDS. ITS PURPOSES ARE TO ESTABLISH AND FACILITATE PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE SAFETY, TRAINING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PROPANE CONSUMERS AND THE PUBLIC, AND FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES.