Phase I: Information & Grounding

November 2009

(11/18)

Phase II: Processing

January 2010

Date: TBD

Phase III: Producing

February 2010

Date: TBD

Phase I Purpose: Acquaint with People & Tasks and Establish Frame Work for Discussions

November 18 – Grounding meeting

•  Get group grounded in WQS work to date

•  Clarify purpose and scope

•  Clarify NPS issues for discussion

◦  Authority

◦  Actions

•  Determine information needed to accomplish goals

•  Develop questions to be answered

•  Set schedule

Phase II Purpose: Review & Discuss Information Relevant to Answer DEQ Questions

January – Processing Meeting

•  Clarify gaps

•  Suggest ideas for addressing the gaps

•  Agree on short list of changes for rule

•  Begin to develop possible strategies

Phase III Purpose: Produce Rule Recommendations to meet EQC Directive

February – Final Meeting

•  Review draft rule language

•  What are the recommended actions?

•  What rule changes are needed to support these actions?

Mid-February -- Recommendations presented to EQC