overcoming global challenges...meant for those that manage dangerous goods compliance programs, this...

OVERCOMING GLOBAL CHALLENGES

COSTHA 2018 Annual Forum & Expo – delivering real value for you and your company.

Dangerous Goods Transportation Compliance

April 22-25, 2018 • Bonaventure • Weston, Florida

The DG Transport Industry’s Premier Global Event

Official Publications Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

(518) 761-0389 • Fax (518) 792-7781 • [email protected] • www.costha.com 2

THE COSTHA ANNUAL FORUMis where dangerous goods transportation professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance technical knowledge, regulatory harmonization, and emphasisbased on risk.

COSTHA provides you access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest exhibition of quality suppliers, and valuable new professional contacts from around the globe.

Our growing international participation provides excellent opportunities for sharing of technical expertise, products, and best practices. COSTHA brings together regulatory leaders, manufacturers, shippers, carriers, and service and product providers in an informal atmosphere to enhance networking.

DANGEROUS GOODS MANAGEMENT FOR TODAY’S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINAs transportation professionals, we all know how important a solid supply chain is to our business. From a logistics perspective, the idea of risk minimization is at the top of the list, but hazardous materials/dangerousgoods management is often not specifically identified. Yet, the common hurdles we all face are a lack of consistency in the global transport regulations and the ability to locate the regulations.

Additional challenges are encountered in countries without federal preemption and when there is a lack ofgeneral knowledge of the regulations or inconsistent enforcement.

To help overcome the challenges, COSTHA continues to expand its efforts globally. And, we’re challenging participants at the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to identify where their domestic regulations are published and to recognize when their domestic regulationsare not aligned with the international regulations.

For this year’s forum, we continue to identify geographies where regulations are more aligned, those that still present challenges, and actions being taken to achieve alignment and clarity in the regulations.

“Every time I attend the forum, and I attend every year, I get more out of it. I don't know if it is that I have learned more so that what transpires is value added or the presenters are just getting better, but I pick up on more things that help me in my job. I'm getting more and more clarity which helps me to be more effective.”

Mike Wentz Manager, Dangerous Goods Compliance American Airlines

2017 Attendees

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTraining Courses .............4 - 5

Forum Schedule..............6 - 7

Industry Roundtables.......8 - 9

Forum & Hotel Information...10

Registration Form..............11

3E Company3M Company3M Sourcing OperationsAbbottAgility Logistics Solutions, IncAir Transport International, Inc.Akzo-Nobel Coatings Inc.Amazon.comAmerican AirlinesAmericase, Inc.Amway CorporationAPTIV, PLCArcadisAtlas AirAtlas Copco Drilling Solution LLCAutoliv ASP, Inc.Aviall Services, a Boeing CompanyBaxter HealthcareBill Thomas Associates, Inc.Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.C.L. Smith Co.Calgon Carbon CorporationCHEMTRECCJ&K Training ServicesConcepta DG Compliance Ltda.COSCO Container Lines Americas, Inc.Cyclo Industries, Inc.Dangerous Goods Council, Inc.Dangerous Goods, A Division of Berlin Packaging

Danhil Containers / Danhil de MexicoDeere & Company, Inc.Dell TechnologiesDelta Air LinesDGI Training CenterDGM Support (North America), Inc.Eli Lilly and CompanyEvonik CorporationExpeditors International ofWashington, Inc.

Explosives Test Center, LLCExpressJet AirlinesFCA US LLCFCA US LLC - MoparFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FedEx Express

FedEx GroundFedEx Trade NetworksFord Motor CompanyFreeport-McMoRan Copper & GoldFUJIFILM Electronic Materials USA, Inc.Genentech, Inc.General Motors CompanyGordano Support Group LtdGSKHAZMATPAC, Inc.HAZPlus - a division of C.L. SmithHCB Publishing LtdHonda North America, Inc.Honeywell InternationalHorizon AirICC The Compliance Center, Inc.Inmark Packaging, Inc.Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.John DeereJohnson & JohnsonKao USAKey Safety Systems, Inc.Labeline International LtdLabelmasterLabelmaster SoftwareLion Technology, Inc.Magellan MidstreamMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsMatson Navigation CompanyMcCormick & Co. Inc.Mercedes Benz USA, LLCMerck and Co.Millipore SigmaMinistry of Transport ChinaMOL (America) Inc. Motion IndustriesMSC Industrial DirectNational Center for Atmospheric Research

NextEra EnergyNissan North America, Inc.NordstromOURAY Environmental Services, LLC

Pfizer Inc.Procter & GamblePurolator Inc.Purolator InternationalRB LLC (Reckitt Benckiser)REACH24H USA, Inc.Reusable Industrial Packaging Association

Robarts Clinical Trials Inc.RocheRoche Diagnostics OperationsSchneider Logistics, Inc.Schroth Safety Products LLCSeaboard Marine, Ltd.Seastar Chemicals Inc.Sherwin Williams Co.Skolnik Industries, Inc.Southwest Airlines Co.Stresau Laboratory, Inc.TakataTech Data CorporationTen-E Packaging Services, Inc.Thermo Fisher ScientificTirwin Management Services (P) Ltd.Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.Trans-DGT Hungary InternationalTransport Canada Safety and SecurityTropical ShippingUnited Parcel Service (UPS)UPS Aircraft MaterialsUPS AirlinesUS AMC LOGSA PSCCUS Coast Guard, HazMat DivisionUS DOT PHMSAUS Postal Inspection ServiceUS Postal ServiceViking Packing SpecialistsVolkswagen Group of AmericaVonco Products, LLCVWR International, LLCW.E. Train ConsultingWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Walnut Industries, Inc.Willamette Valley CompanyZebra Technologies CorporationZF TRWZogenix, Inc.

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“The value of the amount ofinformation that is presentedduring the [COSTHA] forum,and the number of contactsthat are available for futurecontact cannot be measured.There is so much knowledgeand experience in that roomthat you cannot possiblyhope to experience it all by yourself.”

Gary Peterson Specialist, Dangerous GoodsExpressJet Airlines

SAFE AND COMPLIANT TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES BY GROUND AND AIRThis course provides in-depth and up-to-date information on how to ship lithium batteries under 49 CFR multi-modally and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations by air. The course will cover classification, packing, marking/labeling (including the new lithium battery mark and label), documentation, and related exceptions as well as used or damaged batteries.Opportunities for discussion, examination, and a certificate for successful completion are included.

Prerequisite: Previous experience with shipment of lithium batteriesCourse instruction by: Thomas Ferguson, Sr. Technical Consultant, COSTHA

Paul Horner,Manager, Dangerous Goods Standards, IATACourse Materials: An illustrated student workbook, applicable interpretation letters, and other reference materials are provided.

HAZMAT SHIPPING BY US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS), HOW TO USE PUBLICATION 52This course will provide guidance on the use of the USPS Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail to ensure hazardous materials in the mail are prepared for safe handling and transport with a special focus on batteries in the mail.

Course instruction by: L’Gena Shaffer, Technical Consultant, COSTHA Michelle Lassiter, HazMat Mailing Program, US Postal Service Course Materials: An illustrated student workbook and other reference materials will be provided along with a certificate of participation.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTSTSCA affects any business that uses, processes, imports, or manufactures chemicals.The rules are complex and enforcement is stringent, making accurate and detailed recordkeeping and reporting mandatory for successful compliance. Essentially static fornearly forty years, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act has made some noteworthy changes to the US chemical management law. This four-hour workshop will examine the various recordkeeping and reporting requirements implemented under TSCA. It will detail what you must collect, report, and keep on file to remain in compliance. Topics will include the Chemical Data Reporting rule for existing chemicals and the Premanufacture Notification rule for new chemicals, and more. In addition, we’ll discuss the latest EPA regulatory initiatives as mandated by the Lautenberg Act, including the chemical inventoryreset and existing chemical risk evaluations.

Course instruction by: Scott C. Dunsmore, CET Instructor, Lion Technology, Inc.Course Materials: An illustrated student workbook and other reference materials will be provided.

Sunday, April 22, 20188:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sunday, April 22, 20181:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday, April 23, 20188:00 am – 12:00 pm

ADVANCED AIR DANGEROUS GOODS RECURRENT This course provides students with a refresher in the knowledge to read and apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, as well as how to comply with new requirements in the 59th Edition. It will cover 49 CFR versus IATA DGR variations, terms and definitions, proper shipping names, hazard classes, identification numbers, packing groups, state and operator variations, packaging, labeling, marking, and certification paperwork. The course is taught using a combination of lectures, visual aids, exercises, and question and answer opportunities. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training certificate for Advanced Air Recurrent Training.

Prerequisite: Initial Air TrainingCourse instruction by: Steve Canney, Lead Safety Consultant, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Course Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and exercise book will be provided. Students will be required to have a current copy of the IATA DGR 59th Edition. Call COSTHA at 518-761-0389 for special pricing on code books required for this course.

Monday, April 23, 20188:30 am – 4:30 pm

Training Courses


“The COSTHA Annual Forum is one of the best resources available to meet with the regulators and receive timely updates as well as meeting colleagues from around the globe who are dealing with the same day-to-day process or issues.”

Kim Shannon Lead Transportation Specialist, NAAkzoNobel Coatings, Inc.

US POSTAL SERVICE

TRANSPORT DANGEROUS GOODS CANADA REGULATIONS (TDGR) The Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) and US Hazardous Materials Regulations of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) are similar, but not identical; most variations, but not all of them, are dealt with by a reciprocal agreement that establishes procedures for cross-border shipments. This half-day training program will provide anoverview of the TDGR regulations, and identify areas where reciprocity does and does not apply. TDGR Training is mandatoryfor all personnel preparing shipments, shipping, or receiving hazardous materials/dangerous goods within, to, or from Canada.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with 49 CFRCourse instruction by: Racheal Mani, ICC Compliance CenterCourse Materials: Course materials are designed to maximize retention of course content and include handouts of the presentation, exercises and quiz, and student evaluations. Students will be required to have the latest edition of the TDG Mini Format Book. Call COSTHA at 518-761-0389 for special pricing on code books required for this course.

ESTABLISHING OR RUNNING AN EXISTING CORPORATE DANGEROUSGOODS PROGRAMMany training courses focus on the mechanics of making a HazMat shipment, but what else needs to be done to remain in compliance? This course will cover many of the other functions that must be performed, and discuss options for how to comply.Topics include registration, security plans, non-sales shipments including arranging returns, options for arranging training, record retention, measuring compliance, classification storage and delivery, dealing with inspections, and several more. Meant for those that manage dangerous goods compliance programs, this interactive training course is a must-have addition to standard HazMat training.

Course instruction by: Gene Sanders III, W.E. Train ConsultingCourse Materials: A handbook, required visual aids, exam and associated certificate for successful completion of the course are provided.

Monday, April 23, 20181:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 26, 20188:00 am – 12:00 pm

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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS ADVANCED RECURRENT(IMDG AMD 38-16)This Advanced Recurrent Training course will cover the major changes and revisions of the International Maritime DangerousGoods Code, Amendment 38. After passing an exam, students will receive a certification that satisfies IMDG Code 1.3.1.3 for record-keeping purposes. This course is designed for shippers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics entities, carriers, and other hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals.

Prerequisite: Initial IMDG TrainingCourse instruction by: Andy Pennell, DGM Support (North America), Inc.Course Materials: Course materials are designed to maximize retention of course content using a combination of lectures, work projects, visual aids, question and answer sessions, and workbook. Students will be required to have the current copy of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Amendment 38-16) Book. Call COSTHA at 518-761-0389 for special pricing on code books required for this course.


ADR EUROPEAN ROAD REGULATIONS RECURRENT This function-specific course is designed for those requiring knowledge of the regulations for the transportation of dangerousgoods by road throughout Europe. The training will cover the most fundamental and important aspects of the European regulations, including exemptions and limited quantities, multilateral agreements, classification, use of Tables A & B in Part 3,packing instructions,mixed packing, tank transport, marking, labeling, and documentation. Participants will also be provided with an inside overview on the changes in the 2019 edition. The course includes opportunities for discussion, an exam, and certificate of successful completion.

Prerequisite: Initial ADR TrainingCourse instruction by: Volker Krampe, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser, Beiersdorf AGCourse Materials: Course materials are designed to maximize retention of course content and include handouts of the presentation, work projects, exam, and student evaluations. Students will need to have the current copy of the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Restructured ADR applicable as of January 1, 2017. This version can be downloaded for free at: https://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/adr/adr2017/17contentse0.html.For those who like to work with the book, call COSTHA at 518-761-0389 for special pricing on code books required for this course.


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Schedule & Invited Speakers

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 | TRAINING COURSES /BRIEFINGS/NETWORKING EVENT8:00 – 12:00 Safe and Compliant Transportation of Lithium Batteries by Ground and Air1:00 – 5:00 HazMat Shipping by US Postal Service (USPS), How to Use Publication 525:15 First-Time Meeting Attendees Presentation/Orientation6:15 Sunday Night Icebreaker

8:00 – 5:00 North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC)8:00 – 12:00 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Recordkeeping Requirements 8:30 – 4:30 Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent9:00 – 5:00 Air Carrier Roundtable1:00 – 5:00 Transport Dangerous Goods Canada Regulations (TDGR) 1:00 – 5:00 IVODGA Membership Meeting and Speaker Presentations5:30 – 7:00 Monday Night Networking – Kick Off Reception in the Exhibit Area

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | BRIEFINGS/ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENTS

MONDAY, APRIL 23 | TRAINING COURSES /ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENT

7:30 – 8:30 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall8:30 – 9:00 Welcome/Annual Membership Meeting

9:00 – 10:00 US DOT PHMSA Briefing Hear first-hand about key priorities of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHSMA) and how they plan to streamline the regulations and reduce the regulatory burden for US industry.

Also meet the PHMSA head of enforcement and learn about upcoming priorities.

10:00 – 10:30 Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30 – 11:45 Carrier Panel An interactive session where shippers and carriers discuss key challenges and issues that can frustrate shipments.

11:45 – 1:00 Lunch1:00 – 2:00 Regulatory Briefing Canada and the US are each other’s largest trading partners. Over the last several years there has been a concerted effort to harmonize. Permits and Approvals are critical to many manufacturing operations and shipment of DG. This briefing will identify how the process is being streamlined and the progress of the reciprocity initiative with Transport Canada. Explosives regulations continue to offer an opportunity for regulatory realignment and streamlining.

2:00 – 3:00 International Regulatory Briefing As we become more global and the distribution systems for dangerous goods transport continue to transform, harmonization becomes more critical and more challenging. The massive increase in e-commerce shipments highlights the need to update and modernize the regulations. Can the UN SCOE TDG assist the effort to motivate delegates to identify domestic regulations and align them with the UN Model regulations?


• Rachel Meidl, Deputy Associate Administrator Policy and Programs• John Heneghan, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations

• Dave Madsen, Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Americas, Autoliv ASP, Inc. & COSTHA President

• United Parcel Service (UPS)• Shannon Mizell, Head, Global Security, Safety & Environmental, APL, Ltd. – Americas Region• Boyd Stephenson, Senior Vice President, National Tank Truck Carriers •Wallace Gibbs, Senior Specialist, Env. & DG Training, American Airlines

• Ryan Paquet, Director Approvals and Permits, US DOT PHMSA• Lindsey Constantino, International Transportation Specialist ,US DOT PHMSA• Julie Prescott, Technical Consultant COSTHA, and COSTHA Delegate to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods General Policy Advisory Council and the Multi- Association Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (MACTDG) (Canada)

• UN –Duane Pfund, International Program Coordinator, US DOT PHMSA and UN SCOE TDG Chair – Shane Kelley, Acting Director, Standards and Rulemaking, US DOT PHMSA • Germany – Volker Krampe, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser, Beiersdorf AG • United Kingdom – John Mairs, Department for Transport


7:30 – 8:30 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall8:30 –8:45 US Postal Service Briefing

COSTHA serves on the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee with the objective to have USPS harmonize with the US DOT regulations and learn more about international postal variations for small parcel shipments. Over the last few years the Postal Service has made great strides and more shippers add this to their list of transport options.

8:45 – 9:45 Modal BriefingHear directly from the modal administrations about policy, enforcement, and inspection priorities.


10:15 – 10:45 Modal Briefing, continued

10:45 – 12:00 e-commerce Working Group12:00 – 12:30 Lunch on the Run12:30 – 2:00 Mexico Workshop2:00 – 3:00 Packaging Roundtable3:00 – 4:30 Explosives Working Group4:30 – 5:30 Life Sciences Roundtable

•Michelle Lassiter, HazMat Mailing Program, US Postal Service• Vincent Desiderio, Hazardous Materials

Program Specialist, US Postal Service

• John Heneghan, Acting Deputy Associate Administratorfor Field Operations, US DOT PHMSA• Angel Collaku, Manager Compliance & EnforcementDivision, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)• Vince Babich, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(FMCSA)• Representative, FRA

• Amy Parker, Lead Chemical Engineer, US Coast Guard• Rodney Lockett, Government Industry Affairs –Outreach, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | BRIEFINGS/ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENTS, continued3:30 – 4:15 International Regulatory Briefing, continued

Brazil recently updated their regulations from the 12th edition of the UN Model Regulations to the 19th. Learn how this impacts your operations.

In China, one result of the Tianjin disaster was enhanced enforcement and the recognition that the ground transport regulations were not aligned with the international regulations and did not recognize the Limited Quantity/Excepted Quantity provisions. Learn the latest status of these critical regulations and what the next steps are.

4:15 – 5:15 China Working Group5:30 – 7:00 Tuesday Night Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

• Brazil – Rodrigo Amorim, Regulatory Specialist, National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) - Tatiana Alvim, Regulatory Specialist, National Land Transport Agency (ANTT)

• China – Ministry of Transportation Delegation - Zhengcai Chen, Director of Transport and Safety Section, Ministry of Transport China - Qiang Zhang, Ministry of Transport China

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 | TRAINING COURSES /ROUNDTABLE8:00 – 12:00 North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC)8:00 – 12:00 Establishing or Running an Existing Corporate Dangerous Goods Program8:30 – 4:30 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Advanced Recurrent (IMDG AMD 38-16)8:30 – 4:30 ADR European Road Regulations Recurrent Training

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | BRIEFINGS/ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENTS

The full-day training course will include a continental breakfast and lunch. The morning half-day training courses will include a continental breakfast. The afternoon half-day training courses will include a refreshment break.

Training Courses Roundtables (included with registration) Presentations & Briefings (included with registration)

Networking Events (included with registration) Optional Networking Events

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NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE HAZMAT ACTION COMMITTEE (NAAHAC) MEETING NAAHAC is an issue-driven, action-oriented voluntary working group of hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation professionals within their respective North American and key supplier organizations. NAAHAC’s purpose is to consider and respond to the vital hazardous materials/dangerous goods issues of its membership. By leveraging its combined vehicle component and regulatory expertise, NAAHAC members examine pending and current hazmat regulations to develop concise, informed responses for submission to the appropriate authorities. NAAHAC strives to work with the regulators for the purpose of providing safe and realistic solutions to HazMat transportation issues impacting global commerce. COSTHA NAAHAC membersmeet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.

AIR CARRIER ROUNDTABLE (ACRT)This group actively represents air carriers from all segments of the industry. The ACRT and COSTHA staff continue to successfullypetition the US DOT for regulatory clarification, extensions and alignment of regulations with the UN Model Regulations andthe International Civil Aviation Organization. COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable members meet during the annual forum to discusscurrent issues with key regulators and industry experts.

IVODGA MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND SPEAKERS PRESENTATIONThe 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. IVODGA members meet during the annual forum to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.

Monday, April 23, 2018 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

ANDThursday, April 26, 2018

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

COSTHA’S SUNDAY NIGHT ICEBREAKER Everglades Experience at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Join us for this great opportunity to meet your counterparts from aroundthe globe in a small informal environment before the meeting begins. Guests and spouses welcome. We have limited space available, so sign up early! See details on Registration Form.

Sunday, April 22, 20186:15 pm

FIRST-TIME MEETING ATTENDEES PRESENTATION/ORIENTATIONWhether you’re new to COSTHA or simply attending our forum for the first time, this orientation is the perfect introduction to COSTHA. Members and staff will be there to answer any questions you may have about the forum or COSTHA in general, and help you make the most of your time at the meeting. This session will help you navigate your way through the meeting.

Sunday, April 22, 20185:15 pm

Monday, April 23, 2018 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday, April 23, 20181:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Included with your registration

Included with your registration -for NAAHAC Members

Included with your registration -for IVODGA Members

CHINA WORKING GROUPThe China Working Group has established a delegation to participate in the US DOT – China Ministry of Transport (MOT) Transportation Forums. We have also established key alliances with trade associations and consultants who can assist when critical issues arise. The group continues to compile agenda topics and identify goals to bring forth to the US DOT – MOT Transportation Forums. This working group will meet during the annual forum to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.

Tuesday, April 24, 20184:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Included with your registration -for ACRT Members

Roundtables / Networking Events



“As a first-time attendee of this conference (COSTHA Forum), I was impressed by all the roundtable discussions and presentations. I also took advantage of the networking opportunities as there were many attendees from all over.”

Denise PfeifferUPS – AMDC

MEXICO WORKSHOPMany members have facilities in Mexico and have questions and concerns about reciprocity and how the Mexican government aligns with the UN Model Regulations. In response, COSTHA created the working group and organized meetings with The Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT) of Mexico, other government agencies, and agroup of interested trade associations in Mexico City. This workshop will review previous projects and outline next steps.

EXPLOSIVES WORKING GROUPExplosives manufacturers and shippers have come together in this working group to discuss the many issues that they face such as the excessive expenditures required to use only US-based testing labs, approval for hand-held explosives and explosivesclassification by analogy, etc. The working group meeting will provide the opportunity for companies to meet one-on-one in a small group environment with regulators to discuss explosives-related issues.

Wednesday, April 25, 201812:30 pm – 2:00 pm

E-COMMERCE WORKING GROUPThis newly established working group was initiated to identify areas of risk, geographies where more information needs to be provided or regulations need to be updated and identify best practices for reverse logistics to ensure the safe and efficient delivery/return of goods to and from customers. The initial scope of the working group is defined as: business shipments of limited quantity or consumer commodities ground transport via small parcel carriers in the US, encompassingbusiness-to-business and business-to-consumer shipments. This working group meeting will provide the opportunity forcompanies to meet one-on-one in a small group environment with regulators to discuss e-commerce related issues.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 10:45 am – 12:00 pm


PACKAGING ROUNDTABLEThe purpose of the group is to allow package testing companies, manufacturers, and distributors to meet in an informal setting to discuss current issues, regulations, questions, and a broad area of concerns. Members who purchase and use packaging have also expressed interest in having an opportunity to interact with such a group to clarify regulatory requirements,best management practices, and other subjects. The roundtable will provide the opportunity for companies to meet one-on-one or in a small group environment with regulators to discuss packaging related issues.




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LIFE SCIENCES ROUNDTABLEThe Life Sciences industry includes many 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 tradecompliance. Other types of regulations may also apply to global shipments, including chemical control and customs regulationssuch 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 interactive roundtable will explore these common issues and the mechanisms that companies employ to cover this maze of regulations facing global transportation.




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4 Easy Ways to Register:1. Web: Register online at www.costha.com, under Events, 2018 COSTHA Annual Forum, Registration

2. Fax: Fill out the registration form on the next page and fax to 518-792-7781

3. Phone: 518-761-0389

4. Mail: COSTHA, 10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804

Early Bird RegistrationSave by taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration fee of $695 for members and $825 for non-members per registrant, valid until March 1.

The fee after March 1 is $775 for members and $895 for non-members.

Multiples DiscountDiscounts on the registration fee are available to multiple attendees from one company. Please see discounts below:

For Attendees & Exhibitors:3-5 registrations = 5% off registration fee6+ registrations = 15% off registration fee

For Platinum Sponsors:4-5 registrations = 5% off registration fee6+ registrations = 15% off registration feeFor more information on how to register using our multiples discount, please call COSTHA at 518-761-0389 or email [email protected].

Hotel InformationThe Annual Forum will be held at the Bonaventure, 250 Racquet Club Road,Weston, FL, 33326, Phone: (954) 389-3300.

Transportation To and From the Airport:Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): 19 miles / 30 minutesMiami International Airport: 40 miles / 45 minutes

ArrivalsThe COSTHA Annual Forum begins with the Kick-Off Reception onMonday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. Please take advantage of the training courses, first-time attendee orientation, and networking events which take place on Sunday and Monday prior to the start of the forum.

DeparturesThe general session ends at approximately 11:00 am on Wednesday. Please plan to take advantage of the e-commerce Working Group,Mexico Workshop, Packaging Roundtable, Explosives Working Group and Life Sciences Roundtable scheduled for Wednesday afternoon,and the training courses scheduled for Thursday.

Conference AttireThe conference attire is business casual.

Reserve Your Room by Friday, March 23, 2018For room reservations, contact the Bonaventure, 250 Racquet Club Road,Weston, FL, 33326, Phone: (954) 389-3300. Specify COSTHA 2018 AnnualForum attendance for the specially discounted rate of $169 per night, single or double occupancy. Make your reservations early to ensure availability at the discounted rate.

At the Bonaventure, you’re close to the Florida Everglades, golf courses, and stylish shopping located in nearby Fort Lauderdale, along with an array of restaurants and world-class cultural attractions.

In addition to local attractions, the Bonaventure has four beautiful swimming pools, four restaurants, spa, fitness center, nearby championshipPGA golf course and neighboring tennis center.

Consent to Use Photographic ImagesRegistration and attendance at, or participation in COSTHA meetings andother activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use anddistribution of the registrant’s image or voice in photographs or videotapes.

Forum & Hotel Information

“Even though this was my very first conference (COSTHA Forum), I was impressed with thedynamic scope of information, talent, and dedicated people it brings together. This was abeneficial experience from start to finish. Equally impressive is that this organization worksthroughout the year to provide valuable information to promote safety, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. Thank you for this great opportunity and your support!”

Dave BurmeisterDangerous Goods ManagerMatson Navigation


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Title_______________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ________ Postal Code___________ Country________________________

Email _________________________________________ Phone _________________________ Fax ______________________

Members � $220 � $220 � $220 � $350 � $220 � $220 � $350 � $350

Non-Members � $245 � $245 � $245 � $375 � $245 � $245 � $375 � $375

Training Courses TOTAL: $ ___________

Training Courses Batteries Corp DGAIR TDGRTSCA ADRIMDG

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Non-Members � $825 � $895

Forum Registration TOTAL: $ ___________

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COSTHA’s Famous Sunday Night Icebreaker: –Sunday, April 22

EVERGLADES EXPERIENCE AT SAWGRASS RECREATION PARKAirboat Tour: $30 per personPrivate Buffet Dinner & Reptile Handler Show: $30 per personCash Bar. Transportation provided.

Number of people attending Airboat Tour _____ @ $30 per person

Number of people attending Dinner & Reptile Show _____ @ $30 per person

Icebreaker TOTAL: $ ___________

NAAHAC (For NAAHAC Members Only)� 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 23� 8:00 am –12:00 pm, Thursday, April 26

� Air Carrier Roundtable (For COSTHA Air Carrier Members Only)9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 23

� IVODGA Membership Meeting(For IVODGAMembers Only)1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 23

� China Working Group4:15 pm – 5:15 pm,Tuesday, April 24

� e-commerce Workshop10:45 am –12:00 pm,Wednesday, April 25

Forum/Trainings/Events TOTAL: $ ___________

Method of Payment Check enclosed in the amount of $ _________________________________Make check payable to COSTHA.

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10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-0389 • Fax: 518-792-7781 • www.costha.com

Receptions Receptions are included in your registration fee. You may bring a guest to ONE OR BOTH receptions for $125per person.Please let us know if you will be attending and/or bringing a guest.

I plan to attend: � KICK-OFF RECEPTION–Monday, April 23� RECEPTION–Tuesday, April 24

Number of guests ______ @ $125 per guest

Reception TOTAL: $ ___________

2018 Industry Roundtables, Workshops & LuncheonsThese are included with your registration fee. Please check those you will be attending.

� Mexico Workshop12:30 pm – 2:00 pm,Wednesday, April 25

� Packaging Roundtable2:00 pm – 3:00 pm,Wednesday, April 25

� Explosives Working Group3:00 pm –4:30 pm,Wednesday, April 25

� Life Sciences Roundtable4:30 pm – 5:30 pm,Wednesday, April 25

Lunch� I plan to attend the Lunch on Tuesday,April 24

� I plan to attend the Lunch on Wednesday, April 25

� Check here if you have dietary restrictions

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WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?Regulatory Updates: Get answers and solutions to issues facing youroperation. Session content received through participation in roundtables, workshops, and the general session specifically related to your job. Avoid costlyfines and save money with advance notification of changes to domestic and international regulations. Learn about emerging technologies, upcoming mail, and shipping regulations.

Workshops/Roundtables: Take this opportunity to learn more aboutthe current and proposed issues impacting the industry and what it means toyour company’s business. These sessions are interactive, including time for youto ask regulators questions, and interact with your peers. Workshops androundtables are included free with your forum registration.

• North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee (NAAHAC) Meeting

• Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT)

• IVODGA Membership Meeting and Speakers Presentation

• China Working Group

• e-commerce Working Group

• Mexico Workshop

• Explosives Working Group

• Life Sciences Roundtable

Training: Meet regulatory training requirements by attending hazardousmaterials/dangerous goods trainings provided in conjunction with the COSTHAAnnual Forum. The courses are delivered by leading experts in the field.

• Safe and Compliant Transportation of Lithium Batteries by Ground and Air

• HazMat Shipping by US Postal Service (USPS), How to Use Publication 52

• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Recordkeeping Requirements

• Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent

• Transport Dangerous Goods Canada Regulations (TDGR)

• Establishing or Running an Existing Corporate Dangerous Goods Program

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Advanced Recurrent (IMDG AMD 38-16)

• ADR European Road Regulations Recurrent

Best Practices: Learn how to successfully implement best practices from industry experts.

Networking: Grow your professional network. Connect with regulatory representatives and experts from around the globe to share ideas and insights.

Expo: The expo gives you the opportunity to meet with companies specializing in your specific compliance needs (i.e. training, software, publications, packaging, testing, etc.). A list of exhibitors can be found on the COSTHA website –www.costha.com.

Value: The COSTHA Forum delivers incredible benefits. In just a few value-packed days, your investment will pay off in increased knowledge and a powerful professional network.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Managers responsible for dangerous goods transportationcompliance in companies including but not limited to the following: • Air Carriers• Chemical Companies• Consulting Companies• Cosmetics Companies• Defense and Aerospace Systems• Distributors - Cleaning & Other Commercial Products, Industrial, and Automotive Products

• Government Representatives• Hospitals or Medical Community• Laboratories - Medical

• Manufacturing – Automobile, Batteries, Consumer Commodities, Flavors & Fragrances, etc.

• Packaging Companies• Pharmaceutical Companies• Retail• Supplier• Supplier - 3PL• Terminal• Testing Companies• Trade Associations• Water Carriers

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