Executive Director Pat Foye this week addressed the League of Conservation Voters and the

Women’s Transportation Seminar. His remarks for both events focused on the environmental permitting process for replacement infrastructure, such as the Goethals and Bayonne bridge projects, and that the permitting process for such types of projects should be streamlined in order to deliver projects faster and for less cost.

He called on the groups, including labor, environmentalists, developers, and government, to work together to advance such improvements.

Executive Director Calls for Expedited Permitting Process

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Executive Director Foye addressing the League of Conservation Voters on November 17 at the Yacht Club in midtown Manhattan. He spoke to the Women’s Transportation Seminar at Club 101 in Manhattan later the same evening.

Steve Napolitano’s son Ryan (left) accepts certificate from Chairman John Degnan (right) and Vice Chairman Scott Rechler at Wednesday’s Board meeting.

November 21, 2014/Volume 13/Number 46

Ryan Napolitano, on behalf of his father, PABT/Lincoln Tunnel General Manager Stephen R.

Napolitano, accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Commissioners of the Port Authority at their monthly Board meeting on November 19. Mr. Napolitano retired on November 2.

The Commissioners cited Mr. Napolitano’s 34 years of service to the agency, during which he managed each of the tunnels, bridges, and terminals; his instrumental work in advancing the $90 million Quality of Commute Improvement Program at the PABT; and his vision, expertise, and tireless work to enable the safe and efficient movement of millions of people and goods between the states.

In remarks to the Commissioners at the Board meeting, TB&T Deputy Director Diannae Ehler said, “Steve has been recognized throughout his illustrious 34-year career for his work, including programs relating to customer service improvements, emergency response, and transit strike contingency planning. He has also been recognized by local municipalities and the communities surrounding Port Authority facilities, recognizing the importance of the agency’s commitment to being a good neighbor.”

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Board Pays Tribute to ‘Nap’

Alan Hicks

The Port Authority Police conducted a full-scale exercise on November 9 at the PA

Bus Terminal, simulating ten scenarios involving active shooters and explosives. Area-wise, it was the largest exercise ever for such scenarios, taking place in the North Wing on the 2nd floor.

More than 100 emergency responders took part, including participants from NYPD, the New York State Police, MTA, Amtrak, and the New York Army National Guard.

Monitoring the exercise were Executive Director Pat Foye,

PAPD and OEMHold Drill

At the exercise (front row, from left): Gerard Lindenmeier, Lieutenant David Attard, Michael Fedorko, PAPD Deputy Superintendent Edward Cetnar, and Executive Director Foye. Behind them are Captain Charles Fraser and Lieutenant Gary Benedict of FDNY.

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PA NEWSPublished weekly for Port Authority and PATH employees

Newark Liberty International Airport held its annual foreign object debris walk last month along Runway 11/29 from Taxiway S to the 11 Approach end. Nearly 50 participants from the Port Authority, airlines,

and other tenants picked up several dozen heavy-duty trash bags of FOD.“The event raises staff awareness of the need for FOD prevention and

removal by all airport employees,” said Assistant Chief Operations Supervisor Charles Podesta, who chairs the airport FOD Committee.

Newark Liberty International Airport Holds a FOD Walk

With PA maintenance staff and volunteers are Charles Podesta (1st on the left, bottom row), EWR Operations Manager Tom Bock (2nd from right, last row), Aeronautical Services Manager Julio Pereira (10th from left, back row), and Chief Operations Supervisor Harry Rater, (9th from right, back row).

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2PA News / November 21, 2014

The GWB, ‘In Good Condition,’ Hosts Japanese Delegation

S taff of the George Washington Bridge & Bus Station last

week hosted a delegation of managers from Japan’s Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company, which manages a combined 173 kilometers of toll highway with 17 cable-suspension, cable-stayed, arch, and truss bridges between the regions of Honshu and Shikoku.

The seven managers paid a daylong visit to the GWB as part of a tour of international bridge operators to share ideas and methods in maintenance, engineering, and operation of suspension bridges.

In a thank-you letter to GWB staff, the HSBEC managers said, “It’s amazing that at 83 years old, the George Washington Bridge is still playing an important role for daily heavy traffic between New York and New Jersey. That’s because you have been maintaining it well to keep it in good condition.”

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With the HSBEC delegation on November 10 (back row, from left): TB&T Property Manager Norimichi Ishikawa, Principal Structural Engineer Stewart Sloan, and TB&T Senior Program Manager Robert Carleton. At right are GWB Resident Engineer Bob Kearney and Associate Engineer-Construction Kristen Derewecki.

CalendarMenorah Lighting

The PA Shomrim Society invites fellowemployees and friends to its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on December 22, 5 p.m., at 7 World Trade Center, 10th floor. RSVP by December 17 to Lieutenant Scot Pomerantz or Betty Astrizky.

Associate’s Degree PABT Maintenance

Services Supervisor Bill McCormack received an associate of science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from SUNY Empire State College.

Achievements

The Commissioners of the Port Authority this week presented PAPD Assistant Chief Norma

Hardy with a certificate expressing their sincere appreciation for her “unwavering dedication and exceptional law enforcement service.”

The Commissioners cited her leadership, her mentoring of junior police officers, and her dedication and commitment to the agency, its police department, and the region it serves in ensuring the safety and security of the traveling public.

Board Honors Chief Hardy

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Norma Hardy (foreground) receives certificate of appreciation at the November 19 Board meeting. The Commissioners also congratulated her for being named last month as Officer of the Year by the International Association of Women Police.

3PA News / November 21, 2014

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is home. Quantum of the Seas arrived at its home port of Cape Liberty in Bayonne on

November 10 after its inaugural voyage from Southampton, England. Cape Liberty is part of the Port Jersey-Port Authority Marine Terminal. Quantum will call Bayonne home for the next six months, offering cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Port Commerce Deputy Director Andrew Saporito was on hand to welcome the ship to the region.

At 168,666 tons, Quantum is the third-largest cruise ship ever built and can hold nearly 5,000 passengers, with 16 decks of guest rooms. It also is billed as the most technologically advanced cruise ship, with superfast Internet service and an all-digital check-in process that promises to cut sidewalk-to-ship boarding times to less than 10 minutes.

The HT’s Green Roof Is Finished

An interdepartmental team of Port Authority staffers gathered on the roof of the Holland Tunnel’s Administration Building on November 7

to celebrate the completion of their green roof. The Office of Environmental & Energy Programs

collaborated with TB&T, Engineering, and Procurement to deliver the project, the first such installation at a PA facility. After several years of study and planning, installation began in October. The old roof was replaced with a new one topped with trays of sedum plants and monitoring equipment.

“Green roofs have the potential to provide energy-saving benefits to buildings, reduce heat island effects, improve longevity of roofs, improve air quality, and decrease runoff, thereby increasing resiliency,” said HT Physical Plant Manager Steve Ansine.

OEEP’s Rubi Rajbanshi said that Engineering is installing monitoring equipment to measure the temperature profiles and related environmental benefits, and that the roof will be assessed as a pilot for the rest of the agency. She added that OEEP is exploring a partnership with Columbia University to further study the benefits.

Surveying the HT’s green roof (from left): HT Physical Plant Manager Steve Ansine; Engineering’s Melissa Targett, Miriam Voss, and Susanne DesRoches; TB&T’s Joe Agosta and Lou Molinaro; Procurement’s Richard Grehl; TB&T’s Angela Ruales; OEEP’s Katharine Targett and Rubi Rajbanshi; Engineering’s Richard Nersesian; and TB&T’s Kathy Kovach. Key team members not pictured: Engineering’s Ilonka Angalet, OEEP’s Bernice Malione, HT General Manager Anthony Carvagno, and HT Chief Maintenance Supervisor Stephen Olmo.

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HRD Staffers Reach Out To Vets

HRD Sourcing Specialist Serina Rhoden (center) and Recruiter Barbara

Duplantis spoke to U.S. military veterans at the Edge4Vets workshop last month aboard the USS Intrepid at Manhattan’s Pier 86. The workshop’s purpose was to help veterans translate their military skills to the civilian workplace.

Ms. Rhoden and Senior Recruiter Frances Libenzon worked at another veterans event on November 10, the Career Fair & Veterans VIP Breakfast in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, organized by Be a Hero, Hire a Hero.

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Director of Public Safety/Superintendent of Police Michael Fedorko, Deputy Superintendent Edward Cetnar, PAPD Deputy Chief Ramon Martinez, Captain John Fitzpatrick, Lieutenant David Attard, PABT/LT Physical Plant Manager Gerard Lindenmeier, PABT/LT Operations Manager Gail Davis, and Chief of Staff to the Executive Director John Ma, among others.

The PAPD and the Office of Emergency Management designed the exercise to validate PAPD-developed response procedures for such scenarios. The Executive Director said “the multiagency coordination developed through drills like this is critical” to ensuring public safety.

PAPD Holds Continued from page 1

Quantum Is Home

Andrew Saporito presents an inaugural voyage plaque to Srecko Ban of Royal Caribbean, Captain of Quantum of the Seas.

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4PA News / November 21, 2014

Marketing’s Connie Nardella is quitting – smoking, that is. “My nine-year-old son, Anthony, said he

wants me to quit smoking so I will live a long time because, he said, I’m the best mother he ever had. If that’s not enough of a reason, there are many others. I targeted the Great American Smokeout date of November 20 as my quit day. Both states have resources to help people quit smoking. I’m armed with free nicotine patches from New York City and am working with my doctor, who gave me a prescription to help me kick the habit. And my family joined the YMCA last week in preparation for this very important step. I’m also sharing this plan with my family and friends so that they help me stick to it.” Media Relations’ Rosalyn Hamlett also is quitting. If you’re a smoker and you’d like not to be, start here.

Connie Is Quitting

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Michael Nestor has been named Inspector General. He has served in the position in an acting capacity since the death of Robert Van Etten in July. Mr. Nestor joined the Port Authority in 1997 as Assistant Inspector General and was promoted to Director of Investigations in 2004. Prior to joining the PA, Mr. Nestor was a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Customs Service, where he held several positions, including Deputy Special Agent in Charge, New York and New Jersey.

Staff UpdateSteven Pasichow

was promoted to Director of Investigations, Office of the Inspector General. He has served in that position in an acting capacity since July. Mr. Pasichow joined the PA in 2004 as Assistant Director of Investigations after a 26-year career with the New York City Department of Investigation, where he served as Assistant Commissioner and Inspector General for various city agencies.

The 2014/2015 Port Authority/PATH Employees Charitable Contributions Campaign is under way.

The campaign, chaired by Acting Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Dawson, runs through December 12 and partners the PA with the New York State Employees Federated Appeal and the New Jersey State Employees Charitable Campaign. Both support hundreds of charities that provide food, medical care, housing, emergency assistance, and much more in the bistate region, the nation, and around the world.

Volunteer campaign captains in each department are available to answer questions and assist employees. Pledge forms and codebooks describing the various charities have been distributed agencywide. If you have finished with yours, please return them to Hiloreen Woods at 225 PAS, 18th floor. You can sign up online at http://www.sefanys.org/ or http://www.njsecc.org/ or both.

The Charitable Campaign Has Begun

Published weekly for Port Authority and PATH employees November 16, 2012/Volume 11/Number 44

PA NEWSNew CSO Named

Following anextensivesearch led by

the Chertoff Group, anationally recognizedsecurity firm, the PortAuthority has hiredJoseph P. Dunneas the agency’s first-ever Chief Security Officer. Mr. Dunne isa former first deputy commissioner ofthe NYPD and former head of securityfor UBS Americas.

Mr. Dunne is charged withestablishing a centralized SecurityDepartment for the Port Authority’sland, sea, air, and rail facilities. In hisnew role, he will develop and executeoperational and cost-control measuresand oversee the Port Authority PoliceDepartment, which includes 1,700uniformed members.

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Give Online

T he 2012/2013 PortAuthority/PATH EmployeesCharitable Contributions

Campaign is under way and runsthrough December 10. You cancontribute to the New York StateEmployees Federated Appeal, theNew Jersey State EmployeesCharitable Campaign, or both.

And now, if you want tocontribute online, you can do it atwww.giveattheoffice.org/_njsecc and/orwww.giveattheoffice.org/_nycsefa.Payroll deduction is the easiestmethod.

Board Approves GWB ITS Plan

T he Board of Commissionersthis week approved a plan toreplace the George Washington

Bridge’s Intelligent TransportationSystem, which provides informationon traffic conditions, estimated traveltimes, and lane restrictions tomotorists via electronic signs onroads leading to the span.

The project is expected to create80 direct and indirect jobs, $6 millionin wages, and $25 million ineconomic activity.

The authorization includes twoearly-action items: awarding contractsto replace eight of the ITS signs onapproach roads in both states, atan estimated cost of $4 million,and approval of an agreement toreimburse the New Jersey TurnpikeAuthority for an estimated cost of $6.3

million to replace six PA signs onthe turnpike’s approach roadways.

Modernizing the GWB’s ITS is a keycomponent of a larger program ofregional roadway construction andimprovement projects that are designedto reduce congestion, benefit theenvironment, and make travel easier forthose who use the agency’s crossings.

To read more, visitwww.panynj.gov/press-room.

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T he Commissioners of the Port Authority on Thursday paid tribute tothe heroism of 26 PAPD officers and three civilians in effecting the rescuesof a number of people trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters during

Hurricane Sandy.The heroic actions resulted in more than 60 people being saved, ranging

from the rescue of 23 people trapped in a flooded building in Jersey City to therescue of 30 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the southwestern sectionof Hoboken. Continued on page 2

From left, TB&T Director Cedrick Fulton presents certificates to John McColgan, Robert Swaney,and Ed Strauss at the Board meeting on November 15. In the right photo, Director of PublicSafety/Superintendent of Police Michael Fedorko (right) and PAPD Chief of Department JohnRyan (left) congratulate PAPD honorees (from left) Lieutenant Richard Munnelly, SergeantsAntonio Perzichilli and Dan Dias, and Police Officers William Biedermann and Glen Page.

PAPD Officers, CiviliansHonored at Board Meeting

Published weekly for Port Authority and PATH employees November 16, 2012/Volume 11/Number 44

PA NEWSNew CSO Named

Following anextensivesearch led by

the Chertoff Group, anationally recognizedsecurity firm, the PortAuthority has hiredJoseph P. Dunneas the agency’s first-ever Chief Security Officer. Mr. Dunne isa former first deputy commissioner ofthe NYPD and former head of securityfor UBS Americas.

Mr. Dunne is charged withestablishing a centralized SecurityDepartment for the Port Authority’sland, sea, air, and rail facilities. In hisnew role, he will develop and executeoperational and cost-control measuresand oversee the Port Authority PoliceDepartment, which includes 1,700uniformed members.

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Give Online

T he 2012/2013 PortAuthority/PATH EmployeesCharitable Contributions

Campaign is under way and runsthrough December 10. You cancontribute to the New York StateEmployees Federated Appeal, theNew Jersey State EmployeesCharitable Campaign, or both.

And now, if you want tocontribute online, you can do it atwww.giveattheoffice.org/_njsecc and/orwww.giveattheoffice.org/_nycsefa.Payroll deduction is the easiestmethod.

Board Approves GWB ITS Plan

T he Board of Commissionersthis week approved a plan toreplace the George Washington

Bridge’s Intelligent TransportationSystem, which provides informationon traffic conditions, estimated traveltimes, and lane restrictions tomotorists via electronic signs onroads leading to the span.

The project is expected to create80 direct and indirect jobs, $6 millionin wages, and $25 million ineconomic activity.

The authorization includes twoearly-action items: awarding contractsto replace eight of the ITS signs onapproach roads in both states, atan estimated cost of $4 million,and approval of an agreement toreimburse the New Jersey TurnpikeAuthority for an estimated cost of $6.3

million to replace six PA signs onthe turnpike’s approach roadways.

Modernizing the GWB’s ITS is a keycomponent of a larger program ofregional roadway construction andimprovement projects that are designedto reduce congestion, benefit theenvironment, and make travel easier forthose who use the agency’s crossings.

To read more, visitwww.panynj.gov/press-room.

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T he Commissioners of the Port Authority on Thursday paid tribute tothe heroism of 26 PAPD officers and three civilians in effecting the rescuesof a number of people trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters during

Hurricane Sandy.The heroic actions resulted in more than 60 people being saved, ranging

from the rescue of 23 people trapped in a flooded building in Jersey City to therescue of 30 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the southwestern sectionof Hoboken. Continued on page 2

From left, TB&T Director Cedrick Fulton presents certificates to John McColgan, Robert Swaney,and Ed Strauss at the Board meeting on November 15. In the right photo, Director of PublicSafety/Superintendent of Police Michael Fedorko (right) and PAPD Chief of Department JohnRyan (left) congratulate PAPD honorees (from left) Lieutenant Richard Munnelly, SergeantsAntonio Perzichilli and Dan Dias, and Police Officers William Biedermann and Glen Page.

PAPD Officers, CiviliansHonored at Board Meeting

Board Approves Continuing TRP

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners this week approved $2.42 million for

continuation of the agency’s Truck Replacement Program, which began in 2010 to provide a financial incentive to truckers to purchase newer vehicles.

The funds approved at the November 19 Board meeting will help pay for replacing about 80 trucks with 2007 or older engines. The newer trucks are projected to result in emission reductions of 42 tons of particulate matter and 708 tons of nitrogen oxides over the lives of the replacement vehicles.

Chairman John Degnan said, “This agency is committed to protecting the environment as we operate some of the region’s most vital transportation infrastructure. This program is a great example of the ways in which we can make our facilities more environmentally friendly at the same time we are increasing their economic development potential.”

Vice Chairman Scott Rechler said, “As a good neighbor and good steward of the environment, the Port Authority’s truck replacement program will go a long way in reducing harmful emissions from the hundreds of trucks that operate at our ports every day. Working with our federal partners and through our Clear Air Strategy for the Port program, we will continue to create a greener and more environmentally friendly port.”

The program approved this week is funded by a $2 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant. Visit www.panynj.gov/press-room to read more.

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