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Demonstration of Membrane Zero Liquid Discharge for Drinking Water Systems WERF Project #WERFSTIO PROJECT ROLES AND ORGANIZATION The structure for managing and administering the membrane zero liquid discharge (ZLD) demonstration project will be composed of several inter-related components including WERF, a Steering Committee, a Project Subcommittee, a Contractor (HDR), Project Test Sites, and the Membrane Treatment Workgroup (MTW). The relationship of these different components is illustrated in Figure 1. The project roles are described below. WERF will provide overall administration and management of the project including coordination of the Project Subcommittee peer review process and input by the Steering Committee. WERF will manage the financial aspects of the project including paying contractor invoices and coordinating the collection and documentation of funding partner's contributions. Jeff Moeller will serve as the WERF Project Manager for the project with support from Claudio Ternieden. The Steering Committee is composed of a representative from each of the funding partner organizations. The Steering Committee is responsible for the iiscal health of the project. The Steering Committee provides guidance and input relative to the overall programmatic and strategic direction of the project. Any decisions are made by consensus. Steering Committee members are kept informed of project progress by WERF through progress reports and other means. The Steering Committee provides feedback as necessary to help ensure the project ultimately meets the needs of the funding partners. The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB} and the Colorado Department of Public Health occupy unique positions on the Steering Committee as the primary funder of the project and the initial applicant for CWCB funding, respectively. WERF's contract is with CWCB. The Project Subcommittee (PSC) is composed of 5-10 scientists, engineers, and other experts with significant knowledge and experience on the project topic. This body serves as a peer review and technical advisory committee to ensure an objective, balanced, and saund scientific research approach. Representatives from academia, consulting, public agencies, government, and other perspectives are invited to participate. PSC responsibilities include monitoring contractor progress by reviewing progress reports, reviewing and approving any final reports or deliverables, and providing recommendations to WERF and the Steering Committee relative to the scope of work or schedule if needed. The Contractor, or Project Team, conducts the research and carries out the tasks defined in the project scope of work. The prime contractor is HDR. MWH is a subcontractor. The Project Team is led by Phil Brandhuber of HDR Engineering, Principal Investigator, and Karla Kinser of MWH, Co-Principal Investigator. The Project Team will work directly with the ZLD Test Sites at Brighton and La Junta. The Membrane Treatment Workgroup (MTV� is comprised of inembers of the MTW. This group has a unique history in the development of the project, and a high interest in its outcomes. MTW members will be briefed by the Project Team and WERF at the beginning and end of the project. They will also have the opportunity to provide input during the course of the project through a designated liaison on the Steering Committee. In order to avoid conflict of interest, individual PSC members may not be active participants on the Project Team. The PSC, Steering Committee, WERF, and the Project Team will likely meet once or twice during the course of this two year project and will conduct conference calls as needed. Funding from the project will cover expenses associated with PSC member travel.