“Beginning the Transition…”
February 27-29, 2008
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C.
Honorary Host Committee:
The House Coastal Caucus
Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Co-Chair
Congressman Walter Jones, Jr. (R-NC), Co-Chair
Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA), Co-Chair
Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC), Co-Chair
Wednesday February 27, 2008
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February 27, 2008: Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Location: Washington Court
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
ASBPA Board of Directors Meeting
Breakfast for Board Members |
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| 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
Conference Registration |
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| 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. |
Welcome
Mayor Harry Simmons, ASBPA President (North Carolina)
Tony Pratt, Summit 2008 Chair (Delaware) |
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| 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. |
Keynote Address
Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Mike Castle |
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| 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. |
Coastal Tourism: Making Money for Uncle Sam
Bill Hardman, Southeast Tourism Society, DT Minich, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Regional Sediment Management and its Future Impact
Jeff Waters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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| 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. |
Break |
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| 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. |
The Corps of Engineers: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Tab Brown, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. |
Reducing Coastal Hazards: What Can We Learn from Other Countries?
Dr. Bruce Taylor, Member, Coastal Engineering Research Board |
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| 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. |
Is the Federal Government Abandoning the Coast?
Howard Marlowe, ASBPA Government Affairs Director |
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February 28, 2008: Morning Sessions
Location: 338 Rayburn House Office Building
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Do You Take Sand in Your Coffee?
Breakfast with the Congressional Coastal Caucus |
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| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
What’s the Outlook for Federal Funding for Water Resources?
Roger Cockrell, Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee |
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| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
WRDA: Will Congress Get Back on Schedule?
Let Mon Lee, Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee;
Ryan Seiger, House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee |
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10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Bringing the Coast to Congress: ASBPA’s Capitol Hill Lobby Day
Break Room: 1116 Longworth House Office Building |
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February 28, 2008: Afternoon Sessions
Location:Washington Court Hotel
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |
Maintaining a Sustainable Coastline: The Challenges of Accelerating Sea Level
Tom Campbell, Nicole Elko |
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| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
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| 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. |
Demystifying NEPA and the federal regulatory process
John C. Furry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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| 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. |
What’s the Future of Flood Insurance?
Tom Glassic, House Financial Services Committee
Jenn Fogel-Bublick, Senate Banking Committee
Ed Pasterick, National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA
Jim Sadler, National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA |
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| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
Break – Proceed to Russell Senate Office Building / Clear Security |
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| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Congressional Reception and Awards Ceremony
Location: 902 Hart Senate Office Building
*Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Coastal Advocate Award
Congressman C.W. Bill Young (FL)
Friend of the Coast
Senator Lindsay O. Graham (SC)
Congressman Steve Israel (NY)
Congressional Staff Award
Staff of the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Staff of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Corps of Engineers Award
Joe Vietri, Corps Coastal Center on Expertise
2007 Top Restored Beaches Award
Chaland Headland Restoration Project in Louisiana
East Beach, Norfolk, Virginia
Surfside-Sunset Beach, Orange County, California
Collier County Beaches, Florida
Perdido Pass, Alabama
West Hampton Dunes on Long Island in New York
Folly Beach, South Carolina |
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February 29, 2008: Morning Sessions
Location:Washington Court Hotel
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Reports from Thursday’s Capitol Hill visits Moderated by Mayor Harry Simmons, ASBPA President
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| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Transitioning into the Future: Federal Perspectives
Panel consisting of: Ralph Cantral, John Haines, Charley Chesnutt, Doug Bellomo |
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| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
Partnering for the Transition: What Other Associations Are Working On
Dylan Jones, Water Access Counsel, National Marine Manufactures Association
David Sanford, Director of Navigation Policy and Legislation, American Association of Port Authorities
Moderators:
Michael Walther, President & CEO, Coastal Tech
Tony Pratt, Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
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| 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
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| 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. |
Beach Nourishment With and Without Federal Funding
Tom Campbell, Chairman & CEO, Coastal Planning & Engineering |
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Wrap up and Adjourn
Mayor Harry Simmons, ASBPA President |
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