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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022 |
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8:30am - 11:30am (ET)
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International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) (For IVODGA Members and invited guests only)
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Adria@ivodga.com
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The International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) is an international organization comprised of representatives of the ocean common carriers of the world, operating under the flags of several nations, dedicated to the development, and enhancing the understanding of rules and regulations governing maritime transportation of dangerous goods. IVODGA members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. Each speaker will present for 15-20 minutes allowing time for Questions and Answers. China Briefing: Provide an overview on the requirements to provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements within Shanghai, specifically the WGQ Port in Yangtze River, Review of Hazardous Chemical Registration System Upgrade and any other items that may impact vessel carriers.
US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (US DOT PHMSA): Present an overview of the activities within the Informal Working Group on Data Loggers and Correspondence Group on Special Provisions and any updates on enforcement and inspection priorities, and other items that may impact vessel carriers.
US Coast Guard (USCG): Present an overview on the activities within the Informal Working Group on Data Loggers and Correspondence Group on Special Provisions.
Container Inspection Training and Assistance Team (CITAT): Present an overview on any updates on enforcement, results from container inspections, inspection priorities (what types of things are looked at during inspections), program guidelines, handling of explosives, multi-agency work, and DOD hazmat inspections.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Provide an overview on any updates related to RCRA Hazardous Waste as it relates to transporters. Provide information on how EPA is handling delays at Ports and any updates on enforcement and inspection priorities.
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11:00am - 4:00pm (ET)
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North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC) (For COSTHA NAAHAC members only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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NAAHAC is an issue-driven, action-oriented voluntary working group of individuals employed by Global automotive companies and their key suppliers. With the safe transport of industry products as its primary focus, NAAHAC examines pending and current hazmat/dangerous goods regulations and develops concise, informed responses for submission to the regulatory entities. NAAHAC desires to educate regulators and propose realistic solutions to serve the needs of its membership and governing regulatory bodies. COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. |
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11:00am - 1:00pm (ET)
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Air Carrier Roundtable (For Air Carrier Roundtable Members Only and Invited Guests from US DOT FAA and US DOT PHMSA)
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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The COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) is comprised of experts from mainline, regional and cargo aircraft only operators, dedicated to providing support and expertise to all stakeholders in the aviation industry. This group actively represents air carriers from all segments of the industry. The ACRT members are committed to continuing their efforts for the safe, secure, and efficient transport of hazardous materials in the aviation supply chain. This group continues to successfully petition the US DOT for regulatory clarification, extensions, and alignment of regulations with the UN Model Regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization. In recent years the focus has been lithium batteries in transport and the risks they posed as undeclared goods. The ACRT and COSTHA continue to work with regulatory agency and industry partners such as TSA, A4A, IATA, PHMSA and the FAA to continue their efforts for the safe, secure and efficient transport of hazardous materials in the aviation supply chain. COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable members meet to discuss current issues for air transport with key regulators and industry experts.
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12:30pm - 1:30pm (ET) |
IVODGA Membership Meeting
(For IVODGA Members Only)
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1:30pm - 3:00pm (ET)
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Air Carrier Roundtable
(Membership Meeting - For Air Carrier Roundtable Members Only)
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TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 |
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8:00am – 9:00am (ET)
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Welcome / Annual Membership Meeting
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Sam Moyers, PG, CDGP, Associate VP Director of Transportation Safety, ARCADIS, and President, COSTHA
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9:15am – 11:30am (ET)
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International Regulatory Briefing
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Learn first-hand about the international regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. Each representative country will speak 25-30 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
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11:45am – 12:45pm (ET)
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North American Briefing
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Learn first-hand about the key priorities and an overview from the organizations about regulatory changes in North America and how they may impact your operations. Each administration's presentation will be 20-25 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers. United States
Canada
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12:45pm - |
BREAK |
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2:00pm – 3:45pm (ET)
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Modal Briefing
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Hear directly from the modal administrations about policy, enforcement, and inspection priorities. Each administration's presentation will be approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
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4:00pm – 5:30pm (ET)
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Best Management Practice (BMP): Emergency Response Planning -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Our interactive best management practices sessions allow you to benchmark and avoid expensive mistakes. This session will include an overview on the following:
CHEMTREC
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2022 |
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8:00am – 9:15am (ET)
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China Working Group -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Adria@costha.com
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Members with operations in China or who ship to, within and from China participate in this working group to address questions, or issues that may arise regarding TDG regulations in China. The working group has a team in China who facilitates communication with key industry and governmental stakeholders. There is also an established delegation to participate in the US-DOT – China MOT Transportation Forums. MOT has also participated in the COSTHA Annual Forum to provide updates on key regulatory changes. This meeting will provide an opportunity to ask questions about the current regulations, discuss current issues that have been identified and determine any additional priority items for future activities. |
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9:15am - 10:45am (ET)
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Welcome / Opening Remarks -- -- -- -- -- DG Supply Chain Logistics / Transportation Panel -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Welcome & Opening Remarks: Carolyn Weintraub, Associate Director Regulatory Affairs & Policy, NA, Reckitt, and First Vice President, COSTHA DG Supply Chain Logistics / Transportation Panel: COSTHA has formed a DG Supply Chain Logistics / Transportation Panel in response to member feedback during the October 2021 meetings. The panel held their first session in conjunction with the January 2022 COSTHA meetings at which time they identified several key issues and discussed the impact to operations for shippers, air carriers and operators. The group will discuss possible action items to address identified issues below: Awareness / Education – identify what can be used to expand awareness to those not plugged into the DG world. Capture suggestions from the following list for resources for members to share.
Vessel Port Restrictions / Issues
Vessel operators Prohibitions and Restrictions Lists
Additional Topics to Address:
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11:00am - 12:15pm (ET)
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Know Your Shipper -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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It is critical to understand what information is needed to offer DG shipments for transport per the regulations. But that is only part of the effort. Shippers must also know what requirements the selected carrier may necessitate as well. Further, Carriers may need to understand what the shipper has to offer in order to accept, handle, and transport the material. Carriers will present an overview on what they need to know from shippers regarding DG shipment details (options, proof of classification, special permits/CAAs, etc.)
Shippers will present an overview on the DG Shipment details available to provide to carriers (Safety Data Sheets, Battery Test Summary Documents, Product Classification, etc.) Freight Forwarder – How do they fit in the equation? Considered the offeror under the regulations. Will likely ask the same questions as carriers. Topics to address during this panel:
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| 12:15pm - 1:30pm (ET) |
BREAK |
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1:30pm -
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Automation of the DG Supply Chain -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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During this session companies will share:
Amazon.com WalMart, Inc. |
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2:45pm -
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Best Management Practice (BMP): Training -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Our interactive best management practices sessions allow you to benchmark and avoid expensive mistakes. This session includes information on:
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4:15pm –
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Life Sciences Roundtable -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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The Life Sciences industry includes several fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biomedical technologies, cosmetics, food processing, and biomedical devices. The Life Sciences industry faces many issues during global transportation beyond hazardous materials/dangerous goods. These include packaging, classification, cold chain logistics, chain of custody, and trade compliance. Other types of regulations may also apply to global shipments, including chemical control and customs regulations such as Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and Customs. This working group will meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. |
April 7-25, 2022
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Abbreviated Antitrust Policy
COSTHA’s Antitrust Policy is set forth in a formal statement which is available on the Members Only website. If unable to access, contact mail@costha.com for a copy. Each of you is strongly encouraged to read the statement and to consider its implications whenever discussions take place here today. The prohibitions of antitrust law apply to all dialogue as well as the open floor deliberation during consideration of the agenda topics.
It is your personal responsibility, and not just that of COSTHA, to stop all discussion, and if necessary, withdraw from any conversation that appeared to violate the antitrust law. Silence will not insulate anyone from violation; active participation in a prohibited act is not required.
Discussions of prices, profit levels, pricing procedures or policies etc. of your company or another is always forbidden. Similarly, consideration of proposals, which might have the effect of producing an adverse economic impact on some companies must be avoided. These are examples of prohibited conduct. Any action or conversation which could lead to restraining trade or otherwise represent unfair competition would be in violation of legal prohibitions.
This reminder is not intended to stifle spirited and comprehensive discussion of the important items included on our agenda. Rather, it is to ensure that we avoid even unintended actions which could be inferred to be violative of the law.