1. Minnesota Chemical Regulation and Policy Project Work Group Meeting August 17, 2011

2. Meeting Schedule & Project Timeline August 17 – St. Paul Student Center (SPSC) September 14 – UMN Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center (UROC) October 5 – UROC Date TBD: Stakeholder Input Group Meeting #1 October 26 – UROC November 16 – SPSC Date TBD: Stakeholder Input Group Meeting #2 December 7 - TBD http://www.environmental-initiative.org

3. Project Roadmap & Milestones August 17 Roadmap review Discussion of role for state policy and MN “uniqueness” Sub-group working sessions: Policy; Science; Green Chemistry Business Development Late August/Early Sept: If needed sub-groups continue recommendation proposal development work (in-person meetings or electronically) September 14 Sub-groups present progress update Work group reacts to recommendation proposals If needed, sub-group working sessions Late September: If needed sub-groups continue recommendation proposal development work (in-person meetings or electronically)

4. Project Roadmap & Milestones October 5 Sub-groups present recommendation proposals Work group reacts, refines, finalizes draft recommendations Prepare for public input meeting Date TBD: Stakeholder Input Meeting October 26 Review public input Revise and refine draft recommendations November 16 Revise and refine draft recommendations Date TBD: Stakeholder Input Meeting December 7 Finalize and approve draft recommendations

5. Definition of “Unique” Unique (adj) existing as the only one or as the sole example: single; solitary in type or characteristics having no like or equal: unparalleled; incomparable limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities not typical: unusual

6. Defining Minnesota “Uniqueness”and the Role for State Policy Considerations to help frame recommendations: What is meant by “appropriate” state policy? How does and how should state policy interact and integrate with federal policy? How can we capitalize on characteristics/assets that make Minnesota unique among other states: Business base Public institutions (agencies and universities) Work force Natural resources Financial resources (or lack thereof) Etc.

7. Sub-Group Working Sessions Green Chemistry(MN Commons) Kathleen/Jim? Melissa/Rima K Steve K? Tara M John O? Scott? James T? Josh W? Policy and Risk Management (Room 108) Deb S? Mike S/John S Mike R Kathleen Julia Earl Lloyd G Rosemary L Bob C Deanna W? Science and Risk Assessment(Room 110) Deb S? Betsy W Linda B Laura B Tim O Karen Y