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Approved February 3, 2003
MINUTES
INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Fort Garry Hotel
Winnipeg, Manitoba
January 15, 2003
The International Joint Commission met in executive session at the Fort Garry
Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 15, 2003 with Chair Herb Gray in the
chair.
COMMISSIONERS
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Herb Gray
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Chair, Canadian Section
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Dennis Schornack
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Chair, U.S. Section
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Jack Blaney
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Commissioner, Canadian Section
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Irene Brooks
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Commissioner, U.S. Section
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Allen Olson
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Commissioner, U.S. Section
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HEADQUARTERS’ STAFF
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Murray Clamen
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Secretary, Canadian Section
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Gerald Galloway
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Secretary, U.S. Section
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Edward Bailey
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Engineering Adviser, Canadian Section
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Lisa Bourget
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Engineering Adviser, U.S. Section
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Nick Heisler
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Special Adviser to the Chair, Canadian Section
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John Nevin
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Policy Adviser, U.S. Section
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GREAT LAKES REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF (by telephone)
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Gail Krantzberg
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Director
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Doug Bondy
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Regional Assistant to Director
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Marty Bratzel
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Physical Scientist
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Jennifer Day
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Public Information Officer
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Richard Delisle
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Administrative Officer
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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1.
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Commissioners approved the agenda, with the following additions:
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Great Lakes Biennium Award
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Participation in IJC Activities
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2.
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The Commission approved the Minutes of the December 3-4, 2002 Executive
Meeting held in Washington, D.C. and agreed they could be posted on the IJC
website subject to review by Commissioner Gourd.
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APPOINTMENTS
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3.
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The Commission approved:
International Niagara and Superior Boards of Control, Canadian Section
the appointment of Carr McLeod as Chair on both Boards
International Great Lakes Water Quality Board, Canadian Section
the appointment of Peter Thompson as a member of the Canadian Section
International Great Lakes Water Quality Board, U.S. Section
the appointment of Lori Broughton as a member of the U.S. Section from the
State of Pennsylvania
International St. Croix River Board, U.S. Section
the appointment of Joan Garner Trial as a member of the U.S. Section
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BIENNIAL MEETING
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4.
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The Commision:
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approved moving the venue of the meeting to the University of Michigan campus
and authorized staff to pay for those facilities requiring a deposit immediately
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directed staff to consider inviting local dignitaries and to report at the
February executive meeting on potential invitees
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approved the Friday night reception in the Michigan League building and
directed staff to estimate costs and explore potential sponsors
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approved the concept of charging a nominal registration fee to attend the
workshops, noting that the Saturday plenary session would be free and open to
the public, and directed staff to report back at the February executive on any
implementation issues
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agreed to accept the offer of the Canadian consulate in Detroit to sponsor the
Thursday night reception at the offices of Dykema Goossett 400 Rennaissance
Center, 23
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floor, Detroit, Michigan
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agreed in principle to the proposed workshops/interactive sessions and,
further, that they should all be called workshops
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agreed that the proposed "climate change and urbanization" workshop
should be two separate workshops
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directed the GLRO Director to ask the Co-chairs of those GLWQA Boards
sponsoring a workshop for a list of speakers they intend to invite to the
workshops and, further, directed the Secretaries to do the same for the leads
of the other workshops
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agreed that the following principles should apply for all the workshops and
should be communicated to workshop leads:
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binationality
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balance in perspectives
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best available science
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highest level speakers
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agreed that by the end of February mock-ups of registration material should be
provided to Commissioners for review
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directed staff to examine the option of obtaining "b-roll IJC footage"
for possible use by television stations
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AREAS OF CONCERN (AOC) REPORT
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5.
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The Commission discussed the January 11, 2003 draft report and agreed that:
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the current deadline to release the report in February 2003 be suspended
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the current draft should be improved, taking into account written and oral
comments from Commissioners and, further, that the GLRO Director and
Secretaries would be responsible for providing the next draft to Commissioners
in time for discussion at the February Executive meeting
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prior to the February Executive meeting, and concurrent with the next draft
report being sent to Commissioners, the draft could be sent to governments for
their comments
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INTERNATIONAL RED RIVER BOARD
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6.
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The Commission received a briefing from staff on the day's Board meeting
and directed staff to request the Board to prepare a report on the status of
Commission recommendations in its "Living with the Red" report for
discussion at the Board's July meeting.
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WATER USES REFERENCE
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7.
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The Commission received an oral update from Secretaries on arrangements for the
Public Hearings.
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8.
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The Commission noted the letter from Reg Gilbert (Great Lakes United) on behalf
of five environmental groups commenting on the Task Force Report and, amongst
other matters, requesting an extension of the deadline for submitting comments
and scheduling additional Hearings.
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9.
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The Commission directed staff to consult with interested parties, in particular
the U.S. states, on extending the comment period and to advise Commissioners on
a plan of action.
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WORLD WATER FORUM (KYOTO, JAPAN)
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10.
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Commissioners received an oral status report on the Commission's booth
design for the Forum and approved their proposed participation in the
Commission's session as part of the "Water for Peace" theme.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Scientist of the Biennium Award
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11.
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Commissioners agreed with the proposal for a "Scientist of the Biennium
Award" and that it should be awarded at the Ann Arbor Biennial meeting and,
further, directed staff to develop implementation details for discussion at the
February Executive meeting.
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Public Participation
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12.
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Commissioners agreed to discuss public participation in Commission activities
at the February Executive meeting.
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Murray Clamen
Secretary
Canadian Section
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Gerald Galloway
Secretary
U.S. Section
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