Six organizations, identified as major stakeholders in maintaining of a healthy environment in Sudbury, have been given the responsibility (see Terms of Reference) to oversee this comprehensive soil study. They are the Sudbury & District Health Unit, Ministry of Environment, City of Greater Sudbury, Inco Limited, Falconbridge Limited, and Health Canada.
As the study’s Technical Committee, their role is to provide overall management of the process: provide scientific direction and review of the study, and select and manage a qualified consultant to develop comprehensive risk assessments to protect human and ecological health.