Description and Primary Responsibilities:

-The Committee is comprised of representatives of industries, utilities, and other river interests, and of Commissioners.

-It shall provide advice and guidance to the Commission on the operation and administration of the ORSANCO/Ohio River Users Program, review and make recommendations regarding the scientific merit and relevancy of proposed studies, and monitor the progress of ongoing studies. 

-The Committee is comprised of no more than twelve members, including two Commissioners, seven from river interests, and a representative from the Water Users Advisory Committee, the Publically Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Advisory Committee, and the Power Industry Advisory Committee (as appointed by the respective Committee Chairman).  

-The Chairman of the Commission and the Executive Director are ex officio members of the Committee.