MINUTES OF 147 TH MEETING
GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY BOARD

CONFERENCE CALL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
(Approved by the Board October 8, 2002)


U.S. Members Present

David Ladd Michigan DEQ, Lansing
Linda Talbot (for Susan Sylvester) Wisconsin DNR, Madison
David Ullrich (Co-Chair) U.S. EPA, Chicago
Marcia Willhite Illinois EPA, Springfield

Canadian Members Present

John Carey NWRI, Burlington
Steve Clarkson Health Canada, Ottawa
Craig Mather MTRCA, Downsview
John Mills (Co-Chair) Environment Canada, Downsview

Observers and Invitees Present

Mark Elster U.S. EPA, Chicago
Gary Gulezian U.S. EPA, Chicago
Ann MacKenzie IJC, Ottawa
Shawn Morton Environment Canada, Downsview

Secretary

Marty Bratzel. IJC Windsor


APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1.     The agenda (as reflected by these minutes) was approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 146 TH MEETING

2.     The minutes of the Board’s 146th meeting, held June 26-27 in Hamilton, Ontario, were approved on July 31 and posted on the Board’s web site.

IJC 11TH BIENNIAL REPORT

3.     The Board noted the release of the Commission’s 11th Biennial Report and associated press coverage, and will share its views with Commissioners.

UPDATE ON CLIMATE CHANGE PRIORITY

4.     The Board received updates regarding preparation of the white paper and plans for the workshop, to be held February 19-20, 2003. The Board will review a revised workshop prospectus, proposed agenda, and proposed participant list at its 148 th meeting.

UPDATE ON ANNEX 2 PRIORITY

5.     The Board received updates on:

OTHER BUSINESS

6.     The Board:

PLANNING FOR OTTAWA

7.      The Board reviewed the agenda for its 148th meeting and identified the topics it will raise at the Board and Council co-chairs meeting and with Commissioners at the Commission’s semi-annual meeting on October 9.

NEXT MEETING

8.     The 148th meeting will be held in Ottawa on October 8, 2002.