Agenda

August 9th, 2007

Human Health Focus Group

Oregon DEQ building, 811 SW 6^th Avenue, PDX, OR 97204

Room EQC-A 10^th Floor

10:00 – 4:00

Call in = 1-877-214-5010 (code=898168)

10:00  Introductions & Agenda review

10:15  Report back on Workshop #3 – Human Health Risks

10:30  Review 3 main questions we are asking the HH focus group (refer to handout)

10:40 Considering the available local, regional and national information on fish consumption, what is the scientific evidence Oregon should rely on in selecting a fish consumption rate to use in setting water quality standards? (refer to table in handout)

a.  What scientifically credible studies are available?

b.  How relevant are the studies to Oregon?

c.  Should some studies be weighted more heavily?

d.  Do some provide information that is likely to be relevant to certain

locations within the State?

e.  Trends between studies?

f.  Summary Statements, findings?

Lunch break

AS TIME ALLOWS

•  Using the Relative Source Contribution (RSC) variable to account for marine fish

a.  Review RSC variable

b.  Which criteria currently use the RSC?

c.  Should it only be used for non-carcinogens?

d.  In the absence of data is it appropriate for Oregon to use the default RSC value of 20% in establishing HH criteria

a.  Options DEQ, EPA, and CTUIR are considering include:

i.  Salmon in the rate / no RSC used

ii.  Salmon in the rate / RSC used

iii.  No salmon / RSC used

iv.  No salmon / no RSC

•  Meeting notes – timeline for review

3:30  HH Focus Group Report

a.  Discuss structure and content

b.  Timeline?

3:45  Next meeting?

4:00  Adjourn