Monday, July 19

Nuclear Waste and Your State: What Legislators need to Know (Grand America Hotel, Riviera Room)

Join fellow state legislators to discuss nuclear waste issues that may affect your state. Nuclear waste from both military weapons and energy production is stored at federal facilities and commercial plants across the country. Learn about how and where the waste is currently stored and treated, where it will go for disposal and what transportation issues may arise.

Tuesday, July 20

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Opening Plenary

10:15 am - Noon

Transportation Committee Convenes (Room 256 AB)

Pesiding: Representative Mike Krusee, Texas

Presentation by the U.S. Coast Guard

Hear the latest from the Coast Guard regarding port security, coast line protection and other Coast guard initiatives.

Consideration and approval of NCSL Waterways and Ports Policy.

Noon - 1:30 pm

Legislative Staff Lunch

Democrats Lunch

Republican Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

New Vehicle Technologies and Air Emissions (Room 257)
(Joint with Energy Committee and Environment and Natural Resources Committee)

The automobile industry is undergoing a major transformation. New vehicle technologies and new fuels may soon power many of the automobiles we drive. This session reviews the new vehicle technologies and describes state air quality and energy policies related to these vehicle technologies.

Speakers:

Matthew Brown, NCSL, Denver, Colorado
Kris Kiser, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Washington, D.C.
Greg Dana, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Washington, D.C.
Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum, Frederick, Maryland.
John Ashworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Boulder, Colorado
Catherine Gregoire-Padro, Los Alamos National Laboratory

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

3:45 am - 5:00 pm

Addressing the Problem of Unlicensed and Uninsured Drivers (Room 256 AB)

Unlicensed and uninsured drivers are a major traffic safety concern.  About 20 percent of all fatal crashes involve an unlicensed driver while 13 percent of drivers drive with no insurance.  This session will examine the issues surrounding unlicensed and uninsured motorists and how the states are responding.

Speakers:

Robert A. Scopatz, Ph.D., Data Nexus, Texas
Judy Hamaker-Mann, Utah Driver's License Division, Utah

6:00 pm

Welcome Reception--State Capitol and Temple Square

Wednesday, July 21

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Coffee Service

8:00 am - 9:45 am

Transportation Committee (Room 256 AB)

Presentation on State Hazardous Materials Transportion Regulation

A state regulatory official will discuss state efforts to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.

Speaker:

John Canty, Transportation Division, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio

Consideration and Approval of NCSL Hazardous Materials Transportation Policy.

Consideration and Approval of NCSL Fuel Transportation and Storage Safety Policy.

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Break

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Rail Policy Update--Amtrak and Rail Security

This session will cover the most recent developments related to Amtrak and provide an update on rail security.

Speakers:

Ray Lang, Amtrak, Illinois
Steven Froehlich, Transportation Security Administration, District of Columbia

11:00 am - Noon

Emerging Issues Roundtable

Transportation Committee members and NCSL staff will discuss hot topics that emerged from the recent legislative sessions.  Come prepared to speak about recent developments in your state.

Noon - 1:00 pm

Lunch--Exhibit Hall

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Senior Transportation Mobility (Room 251C)

Individuals over 65 represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population.   In general, they are safe drivers, but are more likely to suffer serious injuries and death due to frailty.  Most states have passed laws to address older driver safety.  This session will examine current research regarding older drivers, state laws and transit options for this age group.

Moderator: Representative Irving Slosberg, Florida

Speakers:

Rolayne Fairclough, California State Automobile Association, Utah
Helen Kerschner, Beverly Foundation, California
Dacosta Mason, AARP, District of Columbia
Patti Yanochko, San Diego State University, California

Thursday, July 22

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Coffee Service

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Concurrent Sessions

10:45 am - 12:15 pm

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Legislators' Plenary Lunch

Staff Section Lunches

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Concurrent Sessions

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Social Event--Olympic Oval

Friday, July 23

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Coffee Service

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Plenary Session

10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Business Meeting

12:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Closing Lunch