- A STAC:
- Is an advisory group – it does not make decisions.
- Primarily advises the RP particularly where there may be significant wider and/or long-term health and environmental consequences that require a range of scientific and technical expertise to be coordinated.
- May be preceded by, or work alongside, specific coordination arrangements relating to particular hazards or specific types of emergencies.
- Needs to understand and then assess through exercising what it will do and how it fits into wider plans.
- Needs to remain adaptable and flexible.
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