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Executive Summary
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Appendices:

Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4


Appendix 4

ASI HARMONIZATION PILOT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TERMS Of REFERENCE

          Membership
          Membership is to be comprised of two representatives from the public. Other stake-holders who will participate in meetings of this advisory committee include representatives from ASI, EPB-OR and MOE ("the parties" as defined in section 1 of the agreement)

          Nomination of the 2 members from the public shall be based on their ability to represent the broadest constituency. Factors considered for nominee selection include; a history of public involvement/experience/knowledge, commitment and ability to represent and report to the public and, knowledge in the workings of ASI, EPB-OR and MOE. Appointment of public members to this committee will be by consensus agreement of the parties.

          Purpose
          This committee is established to provide advice to the parties, on matters related to the development of a voluntary environmental plan for ASI. The advisory committee will provide assistance to the parties by;

        • ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information to all stakeholders in relation to the development and finalization of the Environmental Management Agreement (EMA)
        • reviewing and providing comment to the project coordinator on issues related to completion of steps identified in the detailed work plan
        • reviewing and providing comment to the project coordinator on relative priorities of projects as they are being negotiated in the EMA
        • reviewing and commenting on the action items or project list identified in the EMA
        • receiving contacts and reviewing information from individuals, groups, other parties or agencies having a interest in this EMA
          Chair
          The chair will be the project coordinator for the term of the pilot program work plan. The chair will be responsible for arranging an agenda and producing minutes for each meeting.

          Meetings
          Meetings will be called by the chair as necessary. The duration of this committee is expected not to exceed six months or until a final EMA is completed.

          Reporting
          Members are encouraged to provide a two way flow of information between their respective associates and this committee. Information arising from business of this committee is public and will be distributed to other affected parties as required. This will be the responsibility of the committee chair.

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