Research Work plan

June 25 to convene all the TACs and solicit research topics

August 7, 2015

August 7, 2015 compile outcomes of TACs meetings/various research topics by TAC

August 7, 2015 make available list of research topics for review at the Chairs meeting

August 17, 2015 Chair meeting to consider and recommend list of research topics for consideration by the Commission

August /Sept. 2015      solicit qualified entity to do the research

October 2015 draft contract for research and implementation

November 2015 start contract (contract time frame 1- year)

Funding is contingent upon budget appropriation and must be spend within the Fiscal year.

June 15, 2015 complete research or partial research