The MDA is committed to applicant representation from: the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the University of Minnesota Extension Service, farm organizations, farmers, environmental organizations, and industry. Representatives from other stakeholder sectors are also encouraged to apply. The commissioner will establish the final composition of the committee. Members should, but are not required to, have scientific expertise in areas such as hydrology, natural resources, pesticide chemistry, pesticide use, public health, soil chemistry or toxicology.