Marine Log - January 2009 - (Page S6)

CONFERENCE AGENDA AT A GLANCE Government Relations, APTA Jerry W. Cox, Managing Director, Forerunner Foundation 10:30 Coffee Break | Expo Open 11:00 Session 2: Border Security Free trade is a NAFTA staple, but it also requires extra vigilance in a post-9/11 world for rail and intermodal movements. Technology can play a big role in securing freight movement. Moderator: David Olive, Principal, Olive, Edwards & Cooper LLC Panelists to be announced. 12:10 Luncheon | Expo Open 1:45 Session 3A: Railfans and Rail Security: Boon or Bane? (Freight) Often tolerated, but sometimes ridiculed or berated as vague threats themselves, railfans are an omnipresent sight along North American railroads. Their energy and knowledge as “eyes and ears” of a given location can be applied to strengthen security. Moderator: Douglas John Bowen, Managing Editor, Railway Age Mark Carolla, former Army Transportation Officer, U.S. Naval Intelligence (retired) Others panelists to be announced. 1:45 Session 3B: Crime: The Every-Day Terrorism (Passenger) Today’s security concerns over potential terrorist threats shouldn’t obscure the ‘everyday’ need to offer rail customers safe passage. In fact, a cohesive approach can address both issues. Moderator: William C. Vantuono, Editor, Railway Age Sgt. William Buckley, NYPD Transit Bureau (invited) Jim Cichy, Director, Transport Market, Huber+Suhner Matthew Gould, Manager, Nomad Digital Ltd. 3:15 Energy Break | Expo Open 3:45 Session 4A: The Hazmat Hassle (Freight) Handle those hazardous materials thoroughly—just don’t do it here or there! That’s the seemingly contradictory message North American railroads are receiving from a range of government inputs, be it local, state, or federal. Find out how railroads and their customers can cope with such demands. Moderator: Tom Simpson Executive Director, RSI Michael Lunsford, Hazardous Materials Director, CSX Transportation 3:45 Session 4B: Securing the Construction Site (Passenger) Moderator: Douglas John Bowen, Managing Editor, Railway Age Peter Sklannik, Vice President & National Director, Public Transportation Practice, Wilbur Smith Associates Mike DePallo, General Manager, PATH 5:00 Cocktail Reception Expo Open WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 28, 2009 8:00 Continental Breakfast | Expo Open 9:00 Session 5: The SAFETY Act: More Important than Ever The Safety Act of 2002 is a catalyst for change in liability for the railroads, their suppliers, and their shipper customers. Too few of the players are taking heed. Moderator: Douglas John Bowen, Railway Age Raymond B. Biagini, McKenna Long & S6 MARINE LOG JANUARY 2009 www.marinelog.com TUESDAY | JANUARY 27, 2009 8:00 Registration | Continental Breakfast | Expo Open 9:00 Welcome by Railway Age 9:05 Keynote Speech Ron Diridon, Executive Director, Mineta Transport Institute, National Transportation Security Center of Excellence, San Jose, Calif. 9:30 Session 1: New President, New Congress: New Rules? Paul Dean, Director, http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - January 2009 Contents Editorial Second Thoughts Update Inside Washington What's On Your Hull? That Sinking Feeling Newsmakers Tech News Contracts Wake Up Call From Mumbai Events Security Guide Vietnam Stretches its Portfolio ML Buyer's Guide ML Marketplace Marine Salvage

Marine Log - January 2009

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