Draft Agenda – August 9th, 2007
Human Health Focus Group
Oregon DEQ building, 811 SW 6th Avenue, PDX, OR 97204
Room EQC-A 10th 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
2:00 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. RSC use for one state wide rate versus multiple rates in different areas of the state
3:00 Meeting notes – timeline for review
3:15 HH Focus Group Report
a. Discuss structure and content
b. Timeline?
3:45 Next meeting?
4:00 Adjourn