Advisory members urge more frequent meetings and earlier access to technical documents

Advisory council members raised concerns that the proposed five-meeting cadence may be insufficient to review detailed technical memorandums and recommended more frequent meetings or subcommittees. Darla Erenss (Product Stewardship Institute) and Danielle Waterfield (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment) said needs-assessment materials are extensive and suggested monthly meetings or additional working sessions when technical memos are ready.

Consultants clarified the document review process: HDR will submit drafts to DOH for internal review, incorporate DOH feedback, and then provide revised drafts to the advisory council for comment. Darla requested deliverables be circulated in advance so council members can review and prepare substantive feedback.