The work plan for the Complementary Policies Committee has been approved by the WCI Partners and is now available starting on page 36 of the 2009-2010 WCI Work Plan.  This document will guide the deliberations and work of the Complementary Policies Committee, which has been formed to:

• Examine GHG reduction policies implemented in Partner jurisdictions and other GHG reduction policies that could be more effective and achieve additional benefits if harmonized across WCI jurisdictions

• Engage with states and provinces outside of WCI to harmonize the design or implementation of certain complementary policies
• Examine the most effective manner for interaction between state/provincial and federal complementary policies
• Develop a list of policies to consider for harmonization across the WCI Partner jurisdictions, also noting any barriers to those policies 
• Work with agencies that have an authority in the area of labor and/or training to identify potential issues where other types of policies may be needed to transition to a low-carbon economy, including worker training and other workforce transition needs
• Recommend, in conjunction with the appropriate agencies, the principles or outcomes for programs that may assist with workforce transition, job creation or retention or the revitalization of local communities that depend on energy-intensive industries
• Inventory inter-jurisdictional adapatation work groups, committees, and other collaborations

The Complementary Policies Committee work plan was announced and summarized at the WCI public meeting on May 27.  While the WCI Partners are not seeking formal comment on this document, the WCI Partners value feedback and will consider any comments that are submitted.