RE: Protocol

["Jon Dettling" <dettling@glc.org>]

Orlando,

I think this is a follow-on to the discussion on the last call regarding the
RAPIDS Re-design Work Plan I had sent and the language therein that
discussed decision-making for the re-design tasks. Chun Yi had commented on
the call that I had rested the final decision-making authority and
responsibility with the GLC (noting that in most cases deference would be
made to the consensus of the committee) whereas the project protocol has a
slightly different wording (that below).

I'll review and revise the Re-design Work Plan to include or reference this
information, as appropriate, and send another draft for review.

Jon

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Jon Dettling
Great Lakes Commission
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dettling@glc.org

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-airtoxics@great-lakes.net
[mailto:owner-airtoxics@great-lakes.net] On Behalf Of Cabrera-Rivera,
Orlando - DNR
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:33 AM
To: Wu, Chun Yi; dettling@glc.org; airtoxics@great-lakes.net
Subject: RE: Protocol

Chun Yi,

Would you please explain the nature of the message? Are you suggesting
new language, or need to raise an issue? This is covered in the latest
version of the Protocol.

Orlando 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-airtoxics@great-lakes.net
[mailto:owner-airtoxics@great-lakes.net] On Behalf Of Wu, Chun Yi
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:15 AM
To: dettling@glc.org; airtoxics@great-lakes.net
Subject: Protocol

I copied language in "Procedures for Resolving Issues" section of the
original protocol. FYI.

"The purpose of the Technical Steering Committee is to help direct the
project and resolve any project technical issues, ensuring that the
regional inventory is "properly" compiled and maintained.  The procedure
for resolving issues is outlined below.  

Upon identifying an issue, a representative (state, GLC, or GLNPO) will
either prepare a brief memorandum describing the issue and desired
action, or raise the issue for discussion during a meeting of the Great
Lakes jurisdictions and GLC.  The Technical Steering Committee
Chairperson will moderate a discussion of the issue, during which the
pros and cons of various solutions/actions will be discussed.  The goal
of the discussion is to reach agreement through consensus.  

If consensus cannot be reached, the states and/or GLC will select a
representative to formally raise the issue so that a possible solution
may be adopted by all the states. The state representative will prepare
a resolution briefly describing the issue and a recommended
solution/action.   The states may vote to adopt or reject a resolution
during a meeting or may vote by mail.  The GLC, GLNPO, and U.S. EPA do
not have voting privileges.  Each state will have one vote, regardless
of the number of representatives from the state that attend a meeting.
Each state will designate a voting member and an alternate.  A
reasonable time period will be allotted within which each state may cast
its vote.  A simple majority of the votes will adopt the resolution.
Ties will be decided by the Technical Steering Committee Chairperson.
The Chairperson will send a letter notifying each of the Great Lakes
States, GLC, and GLNPO of the voting results.  The Chairperson will then
select a state representative to update the Protocol and distribute the
updates to the Great Lakes States, GLC, GLNPO, and any other party
deemed appropriate."

Chun Yi 


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