(a) Within 90 days of May 21, 2001, the department shall notify potentially affected and other interested parties to invite participation in developing the program created by this chapter, and schedule an initial meeting with them.
(b) Upon promulgation of regulations, the department and the committee shall continue to meet at least once annually to review progress under the regulations and recommend needed changes.
(c) Participation on the stakeholders advisory committee shall be on a voluntary basis. No salary or compensation shall be allowed any member of such committee for services thereon, and no travel, subsistence, or other expenses incurred in participating in committee activities shall be allowed.