September11,2012AdvisoryPanelMeetingAgenda
Time Agenda Item 1:00 PM Welcome & Introductions Presenters Bruce Alexander Description/expected outcome Panel members & audience are invited to introduce themselves Preparation for the Legislative Report Background for discussion of EHTB successes & recommendations to the legislature 1:05 PM 1:20 PM 1:40 PM 2:00 2:10 3:15 Brief review of EHTB accomplishments Ongoing mercury biomonitoring; aims and recommendations Ongoing PFC biomonitoring recommendations Refreshments The 2012‐2013 Report to the Legislature PFC Presentation: Update on C8 Probable Link Reports Barbara Murdock Jessica Nelson Jean Johnson Jean Johnson Jessica Nelson Bruce Alexander Jessica Nelson This review provides background for the discussion of recommendations to the legislature and key accomplishments. Discussion Item Panel members are invited to comment on the proposed Specific Aims. In‐depth discussion of recommendations is scheduled under the legislative report section (below). Discussion item Panel members are invited to comment on ongoing PFC biomonitoring. In‐depth discussion is scheduled under the legislative report section (below). Decision Item  What program accomplishments should be highlighted in the report?  What recommendations to the legislature should be included in the report for ongoing Tracking and Biomonitoring in MN? Discussion item: Members are asked to consider these questions:  Are these talking points and Q&As appropriate and complete?  Do panel members suggest any changes or additions to the talking points? 1
3:30 3:35 3:40 3:50 3:55 4:00 Biomonitoring updates  Mercury in newborns  Great Lakes  National Initiatives Tracking Updates  Population characteristics  Blood Lead  Obesity & tobacco use  COPD map  Reproductive outcomes/birth defects Legislative Update New Business Questions or comments from the audience Motion to adjourn Aggie Leitheiser Bruce Alexander Bruce Alexander Bruce Alexander Information Items. Panel members are invited to ask questions and comment on the content. Information Item. Panel members are invited to ask questions and comment on the material. Panel members are invited to ask questions and comment on the initiative. Request for new topics for future discussion Invitation for audience members to ask questions or make brief comments Request for a motion to adjourn Note to audience: The panel asks that audience members hold their comments and questions during each discussion item until the end of the panel’s discussion, when the panel chair will invite questions from the audience. Audience members are asked to identify themselves when they speak, and to please put their names and affiliations on the list at the sign‐in table. Meetings are recorded on audiotape. 2