Registration Information
85th Annual Meeting
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
June 21-24, 2014
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Hotel Reservations
ATLP group
$159/night*
Call 800.847.8882
*Additional fees & taxes:
Plus room tax of 13%
Valet Parking (only) is $24/day
See Hotel, Cancellation and Transportation
information on page 10
Annapolis Activities and Information
There is so much to do in Annapolis! We hope you’ll
plan your stay to include some of the following. ATLP
has planned some great activities options with your
meeting registration!
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Historic Walking Tours of City Dock area, State
Capital Building, U.S. Naval Academy
2-minute walk to City Dock - Shopping, Dining
& Nightlife
45 Minutes from Washington, DC and
Baltimore, MD
Sailing Charters and Lessons
Kayak & Paddle Board Lessons/Tours
Jet Ski rentals
Bicycle & Segway Tours
Golf at the USNA Golf Course, Eisenhower, and/or
South River Courses
• Crabs, crabs & more crabs!
See Airport & Travel information on the last page of
this brochure.
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
Arrival of Guests
Social Activities: plenty to do, please see page 8
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ATLP Board of Directors Dinner
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Arrival of Guests
8:30 am – 11:30 am
ATLP Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration & Information
12:00pm – 2:30 pm
Group Activity
US Naval Academy Museum Tour and other sites on Academy grounds*
This activity requires an additional nominal fee
3:00 pm – 3:05 pm
Welcome to the 85th Annual Meeting
President Cynthia A. Bergmann, Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, IL
3:05 pm – 4:00pm
Change Ahead - Safety and the Regulatory
Landscape of Passenger Rail Transportation
Covering every mode of passenger rail transportation, new safety mandates arising out of various legislative efforts
and now being put in place by FRA and FTA will create new regulatory frameworks for operators. Panelists from
these agencies, who have been active in drafting the new rules, will discuss how the new regimes will improve the
safety of the nation’s passenger rail operations and will analyze how the two agencies’ regulatory regimes will
interact. Panelists from regulated passenger rail operators will discuss the impact and opportunities presented by
these new requirements. In addition, a panelist from the Surface Transportation Board will discuss that agency’s
jurisdiction over passenger rail matters and relevant recent developments in law and regulation.
Moderator: Allison Fultz, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, Washington, DC
Presenters:
Matthew Navarrete, Trial Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC
Dorval Carter, General Counsel, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
T. Byron Smith, Assistant Attorney General and Principal Counsel, Maryland Transit Administration, Baltimore, MD
Stephen Gardner, Vice President, AMTRAK, Washington, DC (invited)
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4:05 pm – 5:15 pm
Modal Updates
Contributing Editors of the Association Highlights will provide updates to the different modes of transportation
they represent in our bi-monthly newsletter: Antitrust, Aviation, Commuter Rail, FERC, Labor, Maritime, Motor,
Railroads.
Moderator: David H. Coburn, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Slover & Loftus LLP, Washington, DC
Monday, June 23, 2014
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast Sponsored by Lane Powell P.C.
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration & Information
8:15 am – 8:30 am
General Business Session I
8:30 am – 9:30 am
The Dawn of ‘Revenue-Adequate’ Railroads? What does it mean?
Are the railroads revenue adequate, and under what standard? If so, what does it mean and what are the possible implications of a finding of railroad “revenue adequacy,” including on railroad pricing and on maximum rate
regulation? This panel will provide you with perspectives on the financial status of the railroads and engage in
a practical discussion of the possible commercial and regulatory impacts of a finding of revenue adequacy on an
industry-wide and individual railroad basis.
Moderator: Raymond A. Atkins, Sidley Austin LLP, Washington, DC
Presenters:
Senate Commerce Committee Majority Staff
David F. Rifkind, Partner, Stinson Leonard Street LLP, Washington, DC
Robert D. Rosenberg, Partner, Slover & Loftus LLP, Washington, DC
9:30 am – 9:45 am
Morning Break
Break Sponsored by Lane Powell P.C.
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
Home-grown: Buy America/Buy American
Domestic Procurement Requirements in the
Transportation Industry
Domestic preferences for steel and manufactured goods used in federally-funded projects have long been a feature
of the U.S. transportation industry. Recent legislation and changes in policy within various USDOT modal administrations have increased the scope of some domestic-sourcing requirements. Come hear panelists from several
federal agencies discuss the programs applicable to road construction, federally-assisted railroad projects, public
transportation, and more. Learn what parameters have changed in the past few years and how these changes impact the planning, procurement and operation of federally-assisted projects.
Moderator/Presenter: Melissa Porter, Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC
Presenters:
Jayme Blakesley, Acting Assistant Chief Counsel for General Law, Federal Transit Authority, Washington, DC
Michael Harkins, USDOT Deputy Assistant General Counsel for General Law, Washington, DC (invited)
Frank J. San Martin, Director, Financial Assistance Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC (invited)
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
MAP-21, Hours of Service and FMCSA’s CSA Safety Management System - The Good the Bad and the
Ugly
From Broker licensing and increased bond requirements to Electronic Logging Devices, the MAP-21 ‘fallout’ has
had a definite effect on the trucking industry and it’s not ‘all good’. The Hours of Service saga continues with many
speaking out on the latest changes and the adverse effects on productivity, some of which is bad. FMCSA’s SMS data
has far-reaching effects and although there are good components to this program there is still a lot of ugly.
Moderator: E. Melissa Dixon, Dixon Insurance & ITL, Fargo, ND
Presenters:
Pat Thomas, Vice President of Global Public Affairs, UPS, Washington, DC
Anne Ferro, Administrator, FMCSA, Washington, DC
Scott Darling, Chief Counsel, FMCSA, Washington, DC
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Luncheon with Keynote Address
The Honorable Christopher J. Hart, Acting Chairman, U.S. National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC
Luncheon Sponsored by Freeborn & Peters LLP
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“Washington Gridlock:” What Does it Mean for Transportation Policy, Planning and Infrastructure Development? Where and How are Policy and Funding Decisions Being Made? What are Its Impacts?
Surface transportation policy and infrastructure investment decisions have traditionally involved close input and
coordination by federal, state, and local elected officials; federal, state, regional, and local transportation agencies and planning organizations; and the private sector. At the same time, for many years, major policy and project
decisions were forged through a strong Congressional presence with federal legislators interested and able to use
the legislative process to drive decision-making. While federal legislators undoubtedly still have a prominent role,
with recent “Washington Gridlock,” are some major policy and project funding decisions being move away from
Capitol Hill? If so, is this change temporary, and what are the implications now and in the future? What are the
impacts of sequestration? This panel of professionals with significant and diverse Capitol Hill, federal agency, and
state agency transportation policy and planning experience will provide their perspectives and insights into this
timely topic.
Moderator: Charles A. Spitulnik, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, Washington, DC
Presenters:
Linda A. Morgan, Nossaman LLP, Washington, DC
Karen Hedlund, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC
Jim Smith, Maryland Secretary of Transportation, Hanover, MD (invited)
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3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Afternoon Break
Break Sponsored by Lane Powell P.C.
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
The Future of Drones
Liability Surrounding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Although many are aware of the federal government’s use of
drones as it battles terrorism overseas, many questions remain as to governmental and private use of unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the United States. The panel will discuss the use of UAVs in a variety of fields including law
enforcement, agriculture, other industries and personal use, as well as how such uses are regulated and potential
losses that might arise from UAV usage.
Moderator: John Maggio, Condon & Forsyth LLP, New York
Presenters: Ladd Sanger, Slack & Davis LLP, Dallas, TX
Gerald F. Murphy, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC
Timothy B. Adelman, LeClairRyan, Annapolis, MD
Paul E. McDuffee, Insitu, Inc., Dayton Beach, FL (invited)
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Sounding out the Port of Baltimore and
Chesapeake Bay
Come learn about current and recent initiatives and projects at the Port of Baltimore and in the Chesapeake Bay
region, along with relevant legal strategies. Hear from officials from the Port of Baltimore about ongoing major
projects and current strategic considerations. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. will present accounts of its work in
the Chesapeake Bay under the auspices of the Army Corps of Engineers. Moderator: Katie Matison, Lane Powell PC, Seattle, WA
Presenters:
Kathy Broadwater, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Baltimore
Katie LaVoy, Vice President and General Counsel, Dredging Operations, Oak Brook, IL
Captain P. J. McGuire, Judge Advocate, Chief, Office of General Law, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington,
DC
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
85th Annual Awards Reception
Sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
85th Annual Awards Dinner
Sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration & Information
8:25 am – 8:30 am
General Business Session II
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
Ethics
Presenter: Christopher Oerhle, Ethics Officer, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC
9:30 am – 9:45 am
Morning Break
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Don’t Tread on Me – How Current Environmental Challenges to Transportation Infrastructure are Impacting the Supply Chain
Every mode of transportation faces its own unique challenges from environmental groups and state and local agencies. This panel will discuss recent environmental disputes aimed at challenging capacity improvement projects,
both at the Surface Transportation Board and in the Courtroom. These disputes can delay infrastructure expansion
and improvements needed to meet customer needs. The panel will include members of the transportation industry
for a discussion of current environmental regulatory challenges, the industry response and the impact of those challenges.
Moderator: Stephen J. Rynn, Fletcher & Sippel, LLC, Chicago, IL
Presenters:
Jeremy M. Berman, Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE
Robert Baratta, Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, IL
Kathryn K. Floyd, Venable LLP, Washington, DC
10:45 am—12:30pm
Rail Safety in the Post Lac Megantic, Metro North, and Casselton World
The Lac Megantic (Quebec),Metro-North (NY), Casselton (ND) and other derailments of crude oil trains have generated an intense public debate about rail safety, and have drawn the sharp focus of regulators and in both Washington and Ottawa. Transport Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Federal Railroad Administration and
the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration all issued emergency orders and/or commenced rulemakings in 2013 in reaction to these incidents, and the activity has increased in in 2014. Our expert panels of U.S.
and Canadian regulators, and of railroad, shipper and equipment representatives, will provide a unique insider’s
perspective on the issues, and how proposed new rules will impact—both intentionally and unintentionally—the
safety and costs of transporting freight, including hazardous materials, and other rail service going forward. The
panel will explore the issues at the heart of the debate including, among others, new equipment standards, new
operating protocols, and the appropriate allocation of risk amongst various supply chain participants.
Moderator: Tom Wilcox, GKG Law, P.C., Washington, DC
Presenters:
Panel A
• Timothy Butters, Deputy Administrator, Pipeline &
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
Washington, DC (invited)
• Ian MacKay, Transportation Lawyer, Ottawa, ON
Panel B
• Rail Shipper or Oil Terminal Operator
Representative
• Rail Equipment Manufacturer/Lessor/Lessee
Representative
• Mike Rush, Associate General Counsel, Safety &
Equipment issues, American Association of
Railroads, Washington, DC
12:30 pm
Adjournment of the ATLP 85th Annual Meeting
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Spouses & Guests Social Programs & Activities
Saturday
Golf at the USNA Naval Academy Golf Course/South
River Golf Club Course
Other Activities:
• Paddleboard & Kayak lessons/tours
• Sailing lessons at JWorld
• Windjammer Sunset Sail
• Rams Head On Stage
• Summer Garden Theatre
• Annapolis Maritime Museum
Tuesday
• Maryland State House Tour
• Tour of Hammond Harwood House
Sunday
United States Naval Academy Museum Tour & More!
Monday
• Historical District: History & Dining tour
• Shopping on Main Street & Maryland Avenue
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Presented below are the sponsorship opportunities for the 85th Annual Meeting:
Annual Meeting Program
1/2 Page - $250 Full Page - $400
4-color half page (5.5 x 8.5) and full-page (8.5 x 11) print advertisements
General Sponsor
Have your Organization/Firm name on the General Sponsors’ Sign to be displayed at registration
and outside General Session doors as well as other event sites. Annual Meeting Program Book listing
$ 500
Breakfast & Break Sponsorship (2 available)
$1,000
Sunday Welcome Reception Sponsorship
$2,000
Monday Luncheon Sponsorship $2,500
(Monday or Sunday/Tuesday)
When you sponsor a Breakfast & Break your Organization/Firm will have exclusive prominent signage
at the site of the breakfast and morning /afternoon break buffets. Annual Meeting Program Book listing
85th Awards Reception & Dinner Sponsorship
When we welcome the registrants to the 85th Awards reception and Dinner exclusive signage
is provided with your Organization/Firm logo and your company motto, along with the
recognition of support of your Association! Annual Meeting Program Book listing
$2, 500
Thank you for your support of our 85th Annual Meeting!
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85th Annual Meeting - Registration Form
Please register the following for the 85th ATLP Annual Meeting. This information will be used for your Name Badge & Roll Call:
Name________________________________________________________ Email Address__________________________________________________________
Organization/Firm_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip __________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________
For all Registered Attendees your fee includes: 2 continental breakfasts, all breaks, Sunday Welcome Reception, Monday Keynote Luncheon,
85th Awards Reception & Dinner and program materials:
Registration of: ATLP Member*
Faculty & Government
Non-Member Before May 15th
After May 15th Daily $850
$900
$500
$800
$800
$400
$1,050 (Includes one-year membership in ATLP)$550
Total
$_____________________________
$_____________________________
$_____________________________
*Organizational Membership provides that any person of an OM firm may attend at the member rate.
You must be registered (all-inclusive or a la carte) to attend any and all ATLP functions. We do not allow for exceptions.
All-inclusive Spouse/Guest Registration your fee includes: two Continental Breakfasts, Sunday
Welcome Reception, Monday/Tuesday Activities, 85th Awards Reception & Dinner $400
$____________________________
Spouse’s/Guest’s Name :________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A la Carte Options & Activities:
Golf Saturday _____
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U.S. Naval Academy Tour
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Sunday Welcome Reception*
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Monday Spouses/Guest Activity*
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Monday Luncheon*
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Tuesday Awards Dinner* _____
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*If you are a registered attendee, these options are included in your registration fee.
$110 per person
$ 20 per person
$ 75 per person
$100 per person
$ 65 per person
$135 per person
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I would like to request CLE credits for the following State Bar(s):___________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship:
Please contact ATLP Headquarters if you have any questions or need to request an invoice for your sponsorship:
Annual Meeting Program 1/2 Page ($250) Full Page ($400)
$____________________________
Event General Sponsor ($500)
$____________________________
Event Breakfast & Break Sponsor ($1000) - Sunday/Tuesday
$____________________________
TOTAL REGISTRATION PAYMENT ENCLOSED:
Payment Information:
Check (preferred method, please make payable to ATLP) #________
$____________________________
Visa
MasterCard
Amex
Card Number: ______________________________________________________________Expiration Date:_____________________ CCV#: _________________
Name as it appears on the card: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hotel Reservations are made separately. Please see page 2 for reservation details
Cancellation Policy: Advance commitments by the Association will allow us only to make refunds available for cancellations received in writing
prior to June 10, 2014 less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds for cancellations after June 10, 2014. See full cancellation policy on the back cover.
THIS FORM SERVES AS YOUR INVOICE:
Please Mail or fax to ATLP Headquarters: P.O. Box 5407, Annapolis, MD 21403 Phone: 410.268.1311 Fax: 410.268.1322 Email: info@atlp.org
Contributors or gifts to ATLP are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes; however, dues, publications, advertising, and registration fees are generally deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Check with your accountant.
ATLP Federal Tax ID# 27-0990436
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration and Cancellation Policy: Notification must be received by ATLP headquarters if you have registered for the meeting and subsequently find you will be unable to attend. If registration cancellation is necessary, we will refund registration fees
in accordance with the following schedule:
Cancellation received by:
Two weeks prior to first day of meeting 100% minus $100 processing fee
One week prior to first day of meeting 50% of registration fee
Less than one week prior to meeting No refund
“No Shows” will be charged the full registration fee.
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Hotel Reservation Information: ATLP has made arrangements with Historic Inns of
Annapolis for a special rate of $159+ per night ($159 room rate plus 13% tax).
The reservations number is: 800.847.8882
Please identify that you are participating in the ATLP Annual Meeting to qualify for
the group rate. The deadline for this rate is May 25, 2014, after which we cannot
guarantee this rate and space available will apply. Check-in time is 3:00pm and Checkout time is 12:00 pm.
(ATLP rate is available 3 days pre-post conference)
AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Airport Transportation:
For your departure from the Historic Inns, you should plan on 45 minutes to BWI (preferred) or 1.25+ hour of travel to Reagan National.
If you are renting a car, the fee for valet parking at Historic Inns is $24 per day.
P.O. Box 5407
Annapolis, MD 21403
410.268.1311
www.atlp.org
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