4. An assessment of how the external impact of aquaculture farms can best be mitigated in an equitable and effective fashion;

5. An assessment of present decision-making criteria for granting leases;

6. An assessment of the role of municipal government in the leasing application and approval process;

7. An assessment of the economic impacts aquaculture has on the State; and

8. A review and assessment of all state and federal law relating to submerged property and riparian rights and whether such law is adequate to address current issues relating to the use of Maine's coastal waters; and be it further

Sec. 7. Public meetings. Resolved: That, in examining these issues, the task force shall meet to the extent necessary to fulfill its duties, as well as hold at least 4 public meetings held in different regions of the coast expressly for the purpose of receiving public comment and testimony on its work; and be it further

Sec. 8. Stakeholder Advisory Panel established. Resolved: That the Stakeholder Advisory Panel, referred to in this resolve as "the advisory panel," is established to provide information to the task force at the solicitation of the task force and to review and comment upon the draft report of the task force as provided in this resolve. The task force shall periodically consult with the advisory panel regarding issues identified in this resolve. The advisory panel consists of 11 members, appointed within 30 days following the effective date of this resolve, as follows:

1. Two members of the finfish aquaculture industry, with one member representing a large finfish company and one member representing a small finfish company, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

2. Two members of the shellfish aquaculture industry, with one member representing a small shellfish company and one member representing a large shellfish company, appointed by the President of the Senate;