COSTHA Forum Brochure · CoSTHA’S FAmouS SuNDAY NIGHT NETWorkING EvENT - SuNDAY, AprIL 26...

4 Easy Ways to Register:1. Web: Register online at www.costha.com, under

Events, 2020 COSTHA Annual Forum, Registration2. Fax: Fill out the registration form on the front and back

of this page and fax to 518-792-77813. Phone: 518-761-03894. Mail: COSTHA, 10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804

Early Bird RegistrationSave by taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration fee of $725 for members and $845 for non-members per registrant, valid until March 15.

The fee after March 15 is $795 for members and $925 for non-members.

The following are included in your Forum Registration Fee:2020 Industry roundtables, Working Groups & LuncheonsPlease check those you will be attending.

� First-Time Meeting AttendeesOrientation5:15 pm, Sunday, April 26

� NAAHAC (For NAAHAC Members Only)8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� Air Carrier Roundtable (For ACRT Members Only)9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� COSTHA Baoard Meeting (For COSTHA Board Members Only)9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� IVODGA Membership Meeting (For IVODGA Members Only)1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� e-commerce Working Group4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 28

� Canada Working Group 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Mexico Working Group2:15 pm – 3:15 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Packaging Panel3:15 pm – 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Focus Group Working LunchTuesday, April 28 (please choose a topic below)

___ Batteries ___Aerosols___ Explosives ___General Networking___ Life Sciences

____ Check here if you have dietary restrictions and send an email to [email protected] with details (ie. allergy to shell fish, celiac, etc.).

Please provide us some details regarding your objectives/goals while attending this meeting (i.e. specific issues you face in regard to thetransportation of dangerous goods, topics for speakers, and/or working groups and roundtables).

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rECEpTIoNSRegistered attendees are permitted to bring a guest to attend one or both receptions for an additional cost of $150.I plan to attend:� Kick-Off Reception –Monday, April 27� Yes, I am bringing a Guest. Guest name: ____________________________________________________________________

� Networking Reception – Tuesday, April 28� Yes, I am bringing a Guest. Guest name: ____________________________________________________________________

Please complete both sides of the registration form.

Attendees must be registered for the Annual Forum in order to participate in the training courses, roundtables, working groups, and workshops.

MEMBERS NON-MEMBERSEarly Registration (Before March 15) � $725 � $845

Regular Registration (After March 15) � $795 � $925

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WHY SHouLD You ATTEND?Regulatory Updates: Get answers and solutions to issues facing your operation. Session content is received through participation in roundtables, working groups, focus groups, and the general session specifically related to your job. Avoid costly fines and save money with advance notification ofchanges to domestic and international regulations. Learn about emerging technologies, and upcoming mail and shipping regulations.

Working Groups/Roundtables: Take this opportunity to learn moreabout the current and proposed issues impacting the industry and what it means to your company’s business. These sessions are interactive, including time for you to ask regulators questions and interact with your peers. Workinggroups and roundtables 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 • e-commerce Working Group• Canada Working Group• Mexico Working Group• Packaging Panel

Training: Meet regulatory training requirements by attending hazardous materials/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 Training and Battery Question & Answer Session • RCRA Hazardous Waste for the Transportation Professional Training• Transport Dangerous Goods Canada Regulations (TDGR) Training• Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent Training• Establishing an Effective Self-Audit System for Your Dangerous Goods

Compliance Program• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Advanced Recurrent

(IMDG AMD 39-18)• Mandatory US DOT (49 CFR) training + differences between US regulations

and Mexican NOMS

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 transportation compliance 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

• e-commerce• Government Representatives• Hospitals or Medical Community• Laboratories - Medical• Logistics - 3PL

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

• Packaging Companies• Pharmaceutical Companies• Retail• Supplier• Terminal• Testing Companies• Trade Associations• Warehousing• Water Carriers

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mEET Your DG TrANSporT CompLIANCE GoALS

The DG Transport Industry's Premier Global Event

April 26-30, 2020 • Greenville, SC

Dangerous Goods Transportation Compliance

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2020 Forum & Expo rEGISTrATIoN Form Please complete both sides of the registration form.

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THE CoSTHA ANNuAL Forumis where dangerous goods transportation professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance technical knowledge and regulatory harmonization, with an emphasis on risk mitigation in transport.

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.

As the world of DG transportation continues to change at lightning speed, the breadth of your responsibilities increases dramatically. At the same time, we are all grappling with new regulations such as those for lithium batteries. Additionally, outdated regulations and a regulatory update process that takes years adds to the need to ensure you are managing your DG transport compliance goals as effectively as possible.

• Build a team that is led by a Corporate Champion & staffed by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that are business- and regionally situated• Identify stakeholders & establish a network• Monitor & communicate regulatory changes• Develop a budget & identify a way to pay for training & audit programs

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• Develop standards for compliance with global & domestic regulatory & company requirements• Develop standardized training & implement across company

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Conference Venue / Hotel InformationHyatt Regency Greenville220 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601Hotel Direct: (864) 235-1234Reservations: (888) 421-1442

GPS Address: 60 Beattie Place, Greenville, SC, US 29601

Reserve Your Room by Friday, March 27, 2020.

For room reservations, contact the Hyatt Regency Greenville atPhone: (888) 421-1442 or (864) 235-1234or use the Hyatt Online Registration Link - www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/GSPRG/G-STHA

Specify COSTHA 2020 Annual Forum attendance for the specially discounted rate of $182 per night, single or double occupancy.

COSTHA has contracted for discounted sleeping rooms Thursday, April 23 through Friday, April 30, 2020. It is a busy time of year and there are limited sleeping rooms available before and after the meeting, so please make your reservations early to ensure availability at the discounted rate.

Advance deposits or credit card guarantees will be refundable if the reservation is canceled 48 hours prior to arrival. If cancellation occurs within 48 hours, an amount equal to one night’s room and tax will be charged to the guaranteed credit card or the deposit will be non-refundable.

Parking at HotelValet parking is available at Hyatt Regency Greenville. Indoor self-parking isalso available in Commons Parking, the four-level parking garage adjacent toour hotel. Please note that the maximum garage clearance is 6’8”. The HyattRegency Greenville offers both self-parking (approximately $7 per night) andvalet parking (approximately $20 per night).

Transportation To/From Airports• 14 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) • 96 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): The Hyatt RegencyGreenville offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Contact guest services 24 hours prior to your arrival to confirm shuttle times and arrange your pickup.

ArrivalsThe COSTHA Annual Forum begins with the Kick-Off Reception on Monday,April 27, at 5:30 p.m. Please take advantage of the training courses, first-timeattendee orientation, and networking events which take place on Sunday and Monday prior to the start of the forum.

DeparturesThe forum ends at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Please plan to takeadvantage of the general session speakers, focus group working lunches,working groups, workshops, and roundtables scheduled throughout the dayon Tuesday and Wednesday and the training courses scheduled for Thursday.

Conference AttireThe conference attire is business casual.

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

“ALWAYS THINGS TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND THE REGULATORS AT THE COSTHA ANNUAL FORUM. IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE HAZMAT KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCESAND CHALLENGES.”

CoSTHA’S FAmouS SuNDAY NIGHT NETWorkING EvENT - SuNDAY, AprIL 26 (Additional Charge)

Ink N Ivy, 21 E Coffee St, Greenville, SC 29601Join us for dinner and cash bar.This is a great opportunity to meet your counterparts from around the globe in a small informal environment before the meeting begins. We have limited space available, so sign up early!Guests & spouses of registered attendees are welcome. # Guests_____ Guest Names:____________________________________

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Advanced Air DG Recurrent Training:IATA DGR 61st _______@ $ 330/ea

TDGR Training: TDG Mini Format Book _______@ $ 115/ea

IMDG Advanced Recurrent Training: IMDG Amd 39 _______@ $ 230/ea

NOMS/49CFR Training: 49CFR Oct. 1, 2019 _______@ $ 40/ea

*Book orDErS These Training Courses require you to either purchase or bring your own copy of regulatory code books. The book pricing below includes shipping to the hotel. If you require the book to be shipped directly to you, shipping charges will apply.

mETHoD oF pAYmENT Check enclosed in the amount of $ ________________________________Make check payable to COSTHA.

Send me an invoice ____________________________(PO# if applicable)

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by March 27, 2020.Charge to my � Visa � Mastercard � American Express

Amount to be charged $ ____________________________________________

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Expiration Date _____________________ Security Code _________________

________________________________________________________________Street Address and Zip Code of Cardholder (if different than below)

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2020 TrAINING CourSES Training courses are provided at the costs cited below. They ARE NOT included with the Forum Registration Fee.Please check those you will be attending.

COSTHA Forum Registration Fee: $ _______________

Guest Reception Fees: ______ @ $150/ea: $ _______________

Training Courses – Total from above: $ _______________

Sunday Night Networking Event:______ @ $40/ea: $ _______________

Book Orders – Total from above: $ _______________

TOTAL: $ _______________

MEMBERS � $370 � $240 � $240 � $370 � $240 � $370 � $370 $_____________

NON-MEMBERS � $395 � $265 � $265 � $395 � $265 � $395 � $395 $_____________

Batteries IMDG*RCRA TDGR* Air* Auditing NOMS/49CFR* TOTAL

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City ___________________________________________________ State ________ Postal Code________________ Country __________________________

Email _____________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________ Fax ____________________________

Cell Phone Number for Text Alerts (optional) ________________________________________________________________________________________

� Check here if this the first time that you will be attending a COSTHA Annual Forum.

Book Order Total: $ ___________


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Forum & HoTEL INFormATIoN

HoW To mEET Your DG TrANSporT CompLIANCE GoALS“FOR ME, THERE EXISTS THAT

OCCASIONAL PERCEPTION THAT

I’M ALL ALONE ON AN ISLAND

WHERE DANGEROUS GOODS

ARE CONCERNED. ATTENDING

THIS MEETING REMINDS ME

THAT I’M NOT ALONE AND THERE

ARE LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS

OUT THERE ADDRESSING THE

SAME ISSUES.”

2019 ATTENDEES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forum Schedule . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

Training Courses . . . . . . . . . .6 - 8

Industry Roundtables . . . . .9 -10

Forum & Hotel Information.. .11

Registration Form . . . . . .12 - 13

3M CompanyAbbott LaboratoriesAECOMAir CanadaAir Sea USAAK ScientificAkzo Nobel Paint & CoatingsAlaska AirlinesAmazon.comAmerican AirlinesAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.Americase, LLCAmgen, Inc.Apple Inc.ArcadisAtlas AirAutoliv ASP, Inc.Aviall Services, Inc.BIC CorporationBMW of North America, LLCBristol-Myers SquibbBrunssen ConsultingBureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd.C. L. SmithC.H. Robinson Project LogisticsCellBlock Fire Containment SystemsCHEMTRECCOSCO SHIPPING Lines

(North America) Inc.Daicel CorporationDangerous Goods Council Inc.Dangerous Goods Safety Group

(International) LtdDangerous Goods, A Division of Berlin Packaging

Danhil Containers/Danhil de MexicoDeere & Company, Inc.DEKRA Process SafetyDelta Air LinesDGI Training CenterDGM SupportEli Lilly and CompanyEmergencias QuímicasEnvironmental Resource CenterEpiroc Drilling Solutions LLCERMEvergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd.ExpeditorsExplosives Test Center, LLCExpressJet AirlinesFabFitFunFacebookFACTOR, INC.FCA US LLC

FCA US LLC – MoparFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

FedEx ExpressFedEx GroundFedEx LogisticsGeneral Motors CompanyGEODISGlaxoSmithKlineHazmat Safety Consulting LLCHAZMATPAC, Inc.Honda North AmericaHonda of America Manufacturing, Inc.Honeywell InternationalHoneywell Performance Materials and Technologies

ICC The Compliance Center, Inc.InmarkInstitute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

ISK Biosciences CorporationJ.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.JetBlue Airways CorporationJohnson & JohnsonJoyson Safety SystemsKlinge CorporationLabeline International Ltd.LabelmasterLabelmaster ServicesLion Technology Inc.LORD CorporationLyondellBasellMarathon Petroleum Company LLCMatson Navigation CompanyMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyMercedes-Benz/Daimler AG AlisMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI)

Merck & Co., Inc.Millipore SigmaMinistry of Transport ChinaMotion IndustriesMSC Industrial DirectNCEC (Part of Ricardo)Nissan North America, Inc.Novartis PharmaceuticalsOURAY Environmental Services, LLCPfizer Inc.Procter & GamblePurolator Inc.

Purolator InternationalQurate Retail Group (QVC/HSN/Zulily)

RB (Reckitt Benckiser)RB Health (US) LLCREACH24H USA, Inc.Reliance Label SolutionsRicoh USARoss Stores, Inc.Schneider Logistics, Inc.Schroth Safety Products LLCSeaboard Marine, Ltd.Sephora USA, Inc.Serpac srlShandong Jinhao Logistics Co., Ltd.Sherwin Williams Co.Skolnik Industries, Inc.Southwest Airlines Safety & SecuritySporting Arms & Ammunition

Manuf. Institute (SAAMI)Stephenson StrategiesStresau Laboratory, Inc.Sun Chemical CorporationTakeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Target CorporationTen-E Packaging Services, Inc.The Boeing CompanyToyota Motor North America, Inc.Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.Trans-DGT International LLCTransport Canada Safety and SecurityTransportation Development Group LLC

Tropical Shipping USA, LLCTutorial, Lda.U.S. Postal Inspection ServiceU.S. Postal ServiceUnited AirlinesUnited Parcel Service (UPS)UPS AirlinesUPS Supply Chain SolutionsUS Coast Guard, HazMat DivisionUS Department of Homeland SecurityUS DOT PHMSAVerisk 3EViking Packing SpecialistsVista Outdoor Inc.Wallenius Wilhelmsen OceanWalMart, Inc.Zebra Technologies CorporationZogenix, Inc.Zoubek Consulting, LLCZulily

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“ IT IS AN ABSOLUTE

PROFESSIONAL AND

EXCELLENT EVENT AND

I LEARNED A LOT FROM

OPEN INTERACTION WITH

TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS

AND REGULATORS FROM

THE US AND CHINA.“

Sunday, April 26 | TRAINING COURSES / NETWORKING EVENT8:00 – 5:00 Safe & Compliant Transportation of Lithium Batteries by Ground and Air Training And Battery Question & Answer Session8:00 – 12:00 RCRA Hazardous Waste for the Transportation Professional Training1:00 – 5:00 Transport Dangerous Goods Canada Regulations (TDGR) Training5:15 First-Time Meeting Attendees Orientation6:15 Sunday Night Networking Event

8:00 – 5:00 North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC)8:30 – 4:30 Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent Training8:00 – 12:00 Establishing an Effective Self-Audit System for Your Dangerous Goods Compliance Program Training9:00 – 5:00 Air Carrier Roundtable 12:00 – 1:00 COSTHA Board Meeting (For Board members only)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 28 | BRIEFINGS / ROUNDTABLES / NETWORKING EVENTS

Monday, April 27 | TRAINING COURSES / ROUNDTABLES / BRIEFING / NETWORKING EVENT

7:30 – 8:30 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall8:30 – 9:00 Welcome/Annual Membership Meeting • Sam Moyers, PG, CDGP, Associate Vice President, Director of Transportation Safety, Arcadis & COSTHA President

9:00 – 10:15 International Regulatory Briefing Learn first-hand about the international regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. •UN – Duane Pfund, Chair UN SCOE TDG and International Program Coordinator, US DOT PHMSA • Latin America – Rodolfo Koria Technical Consultant, COSTHA •Australia – TBD10:15 – 10:45 Networking Break in Exhibit Hall10:45 – 12:30 Undeclared DG Shipments Major fires on container vessels and airplanes continue to plague the industry. Hear from a panel of dangerous goods transportation experts on the challenges that they continue to face with undeclared shipments. There are major container cargo fires at sea roughly every 60 days. Most recently, container lines have introduced fines of several thousands of dollars for shippers that misdeclare hazardous cargo. Battery fires occurring in air transport both passengers and cargo are estimated to be occurring every 7 days. Trending data reflects these incidents are increasing. This US Postal Inspection Service and US Postal Service are working tirelessly to identify undeclare hazardous materials in the mail as these mailpieces are transported on our highways and air networks. This panel will share data on undeclared hazardous materials, the resulting incidents and the combined focus to address this issue. •Uffe Ernst-Frederiksen, Head of Cargo Management, Maersk Line •Ken Rohlmann,DG/EC-Safety Advisor, Sr. Director, Hapag-Lloyd •Mike Wentz,Manager, Dangerous Goods Compliance, American Airlines • Lynn Reiman,Global Regulated DG Director, UPS •Vincent Desiderio, Hazardous Materials Program Specialist, US Postal Inspection Service

12:30 – 2:00 Focus Group Lunch • Batteries • Explosives • Life Sciences •Aerosols •General Networking

SCHEDULE & INVITED SPEAKERS


The full-day training courses 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 & Workshop

Roundtables & Focus Groups (INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION)

Presentations & Briefings (INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION)

Networking Events (INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION)

Optional Networking Event

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Tuesday, April 28 | BRIEFINGS/ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENTS continued2:00 – 3:00 North American Briefing Learn first-hand about the domestic regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. Explore opportunities and discuss issues to harmonize the regulations. • Shane Kelley,Director Standards & Rulemaking, US DOT PHMSA •Mexico – TBD •Canada – Julie Prescott, COSTHA representative at both the Multi-Association Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (MACTDG) and the General Policy Advisory Council (GPAC) and Sr. Technical Consultant, COSTHA

3:00 – 3:30 Networking Break in Exhibit Hall3:30 – 4:00 US Postal Service Briefing A briefing to include the U.S. Postal Service update on recent regulatory activities and COSTHA’s status on the MTAC working group for undeclared hazardous materials. •Mary Collins, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service 4:00 – 5:00 e-commerce Working Group5:30 – 7:00 Tuesday Night Networking – Meet the Regulators - Reception in the Exhibit Area

Wednesday, April 29 | BRIEFINGS/ROUNDTABLES/NETWORKING EVENTS7:00 – 8:00 Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall8:00 – 10:15 Modal Briefing Hear directly from the modal administrations about policy, enforcement, and inspection priorities. •US DOT PHMSA • FAA • FRA • FMCSA •USCG •USCG CITAT •USPIS •OIG

10:15 – 10:45 Networking Break in Exhibit Hall10:45 – 12:00 Managing your DG Program in this Automated World - Opportunities and Demonstrations of New Technology •Autonomous Vehicles •Drones • Transportation planning and analytics (i.e. Blockchain) • e-shipping papers •Robotics • Box machines

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch On Your Own1:00 – 2:00 Canada Working Group2:15 – 3:15 Mexico Working Group3:15 – 5:00 Packaging Panel

Thursday, April 30 | TRAINING COURSES8:00 – 4:00 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Advanced Recurrent Training (IMDG Amd 39-18)8:00 – 4:00 Mandatory US DOT (49 CFR) Training + Differences Between US Regulations and Mexican NOMS

SAFE & COMPLIANT TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES BY GROUND AND AIR TRAINING and BATTERY QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION TRAINING SESSION: This 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, documentation, and related exceptions as well as used, damaged, or defective 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, Lead Technical Consultant, COSTHA International Air Transport Association (IATA)Course Materials: An illustrated student workbook, applicable interpretation letters, and other reference materials are provided.

BATTERY QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION: Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in this interactive Battery Question and Answer Session to learn more about the issues impacting the industry.

TRANSPORT DANGEROUS GOODS CANADA REGULATIONS (TDGR) TRAININGThe 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 an overview of the TDGR regulations and identify areas where reciprocity does and does not apply. TDGR Training is mandatory for all personnel preparing shipments, shipping, or receiving hazardous materials/dangerousgoods within, to, or from Canada.Prerequisite: Familiarity with 49 CFRCourse Instruction by: ICC The Compliance Center, Inc.Course 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. See registration page to purchase a book.

SundayApril 26, 2020

8:00 am – 5:00 pm


1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL TRAININGStudents will be provided insight into the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) with training topics covering, but not limited to, an overview of EPA and RCRA regulations, understanding hazardous waste, generator notification requirements, review pre-transportation requirements (DOT) that are specific to hazardous waste shipments to include preparing a hazardous waste manifest, hazardous waste manifest managementand tracking requirements, selecting a transport, and disposal/recycling vendor, etc.Course Instruction by: Lion TechnologyCourse Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and exercise book will be provided.


8:00 am – 12:00 pm

TRAINING COURSES

• What are the latest battery and packaging technologies being utilized? • Do "waste" batteries pose a larger safety risk during transport?• Do most batteries ship full, empty, or mid-charge? • Is there a higher risk for full charge vs no charge or vice versa? • How do the current regulations stack up against the new technologies being developed?• Lithium battery performance tests and packaging update. SAE G27• Lithium Battery Classification Update – UN Informal Working Group• Lithium Battery Recycling & Disposal• Managing Lithium Battery Summary Documents• Damaged, Defective and Recalled Batteries. What steps does a manufacturer/shipper need to take to comply with regulations on a worldwide basis?


ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE SELF-AUDIT SYSTEM FOR YOUR DANGEROUS GOODS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMDangerous Goods Transportation Self Audits are used by companies to help confirm the effectiveness of a DG transportation management system and to identify compliance issues. DG transportation auditing is a management tool you can use to assess and monitor your company’s internal performance and compliance with transportation regulations and standards. An audit can also be used to determine whether an existing DG transportation management system is effectively:

• Maintaining compliance• Identifying deficiencies• Taking corrective actions

Whether you have an existing auditing program or are implementing an audit program for the first time, this course is guaranteed to provide you with the tools and information you need to justify your program and maximize your return on investment of time and money.Course Instruction by: Bureau of Dangerous GoodsCourse Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and exercise book will be provided.

MondayApril 27, 2020

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) ADVANCED RECURRENT TRAINING (IMDG AMD 39-18)This Advanced Recurrent Training course will cover the major changes and revisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Amendment 39. After passing an exam, students will receive a certification that satisfies IMDGCode 1.3.1.3 for training and record-keeping purposes. This course is designed for shippers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics entities, carriers, and other hazardous materials/dangerous goods professionals preparing DG shipments for transport by sea.

Function-specific topics include enforcement, classification, use of the IMDG Code’s List of Dangerous Goods, packaging ofdangerous goods, loading of cargo transport units, marking, labeling, placarding, documentation, stowage, and segregation.General awareness, security awareness, and safety topics will also be covered to satisfy the training requirements.

Course Course Instruction by: Steve Canney, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Course Materials: Course materials are designed to maximize retention of course content using a combination of lectures, interactive exercises, visual aids, and question and answer sessions. Students will be required to have the current copy of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Amendment 39-18) Book. See registration page to purchase a book.

Thursday April 30, 2020

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

2020 FORUM & EXPO

ADVANCED AIR DANGEROUS GOODS RECURRENT TRAININGThis 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 61st Edition. It will cover 49 CFR versus IATA DGR differences,terms and definitions, proper shipping names, hazard classes, identification numbers, packing groups, state and operatorvariations, packaging, labeling, marking, and certification of shipping documents. The course is taught using a combinationof 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: Pam Jones, DGI TrainingCourse Materials: A comprehensive compliance reference and exercise book will be provided. Students will be required tohave a current copy of the IATA DGR 61st Edition. See registration page to purchase a book.


8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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TRAINING COURSES continued

MANDATORY US DOT (49 CFR) TRAINING + DIFFERENCES BETWEEN US REGULATIONS AND MEXICAN NOMSThis course will help navigate the ground transport regulations of hazardous materials and waste, as regulated by SCT (Secretary of Communication and Transportation) in Mexico and review the requirements for MexicanNOMS (Official Mexican Standard). The course will also address training requirements from SCT and STPS (Secretary of Labor and Social Security).All states within Mexico have adopted the NOMS as the regulations for transportation across Mexico. Therefore,these regulations are enforced not only by federal authorities but also by state authorities. If your organizationships hazardous materials between the US and Mexico, this course will help you understand the nuances of compliance with both sets of regulations and help keep you in compliance.This course will include the differences between the Mexican NOMs and 49 CFR regulations.Course instruction by: Rodolfo Koria, Technical Consultant, COSTHACourse Materials: An illustrated student workbook and other reference materials are provided. Students will be required to have a copy of the 49 CFR (October 1, 2019 Edition). See registration page to purchase a book.

Thursday April 30, 2020

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

“THIS WAS MY FIRST COSTHA

FORUM. I GAINED PRACTICAL

SKILLS BY ATTENDING THE

COSTHA CONFERENCE. WE

LEARNED BY LISTENING TO REAL

SUCCESS STORIES FROM OTHER

COMPANIES AND EACH SHARED

HOW THE PROCESS OF MOVING

DANGEROUS GOODS WORKED.

THE BREAKOUT SESSIONS WERE

A PLUS, ESPECIALLY ATTENDING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY CLASS.”

(518) 761-0389 • Fax (518) 792-7781 • [email protected] • www.costha.com8

COSTHA’S SUNDAY NIGHT NETWORKING EVENTJoin us for this great opportunity to meet your counterparts from around the globe in a small informal environment beforethe meeting begins. Guests and spouses of registered attendees are welcome. We have limited space available, so sign upearly! Join us for dinner and cash bar at Ink N Ivy, 21 E Coffee St, Greenville, SC.


6:15 pm

FIRST-TIME MEETING ATTENDEES 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 navigateyour way through the meeting and introduce yourself to your ambassador.


5:15 pm Included with your registration

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


9:00 am – 5:00 pm

IVODGA MEMBERSHIP MEETING & SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS The 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 to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.


1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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 purposeis 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 members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.


8:00 am – 5:00 pm

ROUNDTABLES / NETWORKING EVENTS

Included with your registration.-For HAAHAC Members

Included with your registration.-For ACRT Members

Included with your registration.-For IVODGA Members

FOCUS GROUP LUNCH Participate in an interactive issue-driven lunch group discussion included free with your forum registration. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the issues impacting the industry and what it means to your company’s business.

• Batteries • Explosives • Life Sciences • Aerosols • General Networking

TuesdayApril 28, 2020

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

E-COMMERCE WORKING GROUP The working group will identify areas of risk, geographies where more information needs to be provided, or regulationsrequiring updating, and identify best practices for reverse logistics to ensure the safe and efficient delivery and returnof goods to and from consumers. This working group meeting provides the opportunity to meet and discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.

TuesdayApril 28, 2020

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Included with your registration


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CANADA WORKING GROUPMembers with operations in Canada or who ship to, within, and from Canada find this informal working group key to forming relationships with the management team at Transport Canada and to tracking the latest changes in theCanadian and transborder requirements. The group schedules meetings with Transport Canada, and COSTHA staffserves on Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods General Policy Advisory Council and participates on the US - Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Multi-Association Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (MACTDG). COSTHA works with the Transport Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate and HealthCanada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau. COSTHA actively works with member companies and responds to requests for consultation from Transport Canada. This working group will meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.

WednesdayApril 29, 2020

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

MEXICO WORKING GROUPFormed in 2015 to meet the needs of members who have facilities in Mexico and have questions and concerns about reciprocity and how the Mexican government aligns with the UN Model Regulations. COSTHA’s application to participate in the National Consultative Committee on Regulation for Transportation of Hazardous Materials Subcommittee No 1, SCT Mexico was approved. COSTHA participated in meetings in February, May, and September2019. This working group will meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.


2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

PACKAGING PANEL• Hazmatpac • CL Smith • TEN-E • Berlin • Labelmaster Services • Americase • InmarkJoin us for this informal interactive panel of packaging manufacturers to discuss:

• Best Practices• How to Choose Packaging• Lithium Battery Packaging• UN Specification Packaging• Changes to IBCs• Enforcement• Closure Small packaging• V-Rated Packaging• Q & A of packaging experts


3:15 pm – 5:00 pm

ROUNDTABLES / NETWORKING EVENTS continued




“IT IS A FANTASTIC CONFERENCE; I WOULD SAY IT IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE EVER ATTENDED. LOTS OF INTERESTING TOPICS, GOOD QUESTIONS AND OPEN DISCUSSIONS.”

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Conference Venue /Hotel InformationHyatt Regency Greenville220 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601Hotel Direct: (864) 235-1234Reservations: (888) 421-1442







Parking at HotelValet parking is available at Hyatt Regency Greenville. Indoor self-parking is also available in Commons Parking, the four-level parking garage adjacentto our hotel. Please note that the maximum garage clearance is 6’8”. TheHyatt Regency Greenville offers both self-parking (approximately $7 pernight) and valet parking (approximately $20 per night).

Transportation To /From Airports• 14 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) • 96 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)



DeparturesThe forum ends at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Please plan to take advantage of the general session speakers, focus group workinglunches, working groups, workshops, and roundtables scheduled throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday and the training coursesscheduled for Thursday.






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MEMBERS � $370 � $240 � $240 � $370 � $240 � $370 � $370 $_____________

NON-MEMBERS � $395 � $265 � $265 � $395 � $265 � $395 � $395 $_____________



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Conference Venue / Hotel InformationHyatt Regency Greenville220 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601Hotel Direct: (864) 235-1234Reservations: (888) 421-1442







Parking at HotelValet parking is available at Hyatt Regency Greenville. Indoor self-parking isalso available in Commons Parking, the four-level parking garage adjacent toour hotel. Please note that the maximum garage clearance is 6’8”. The HyattRegency Greenville offers both self-parking (approximately $7 per night) andvalet parking (approximately $20 per night).

Transportation To/From Airports• 14 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) • 96 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)



DeparturesThe forum ends at approximately 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Please plan to takeadvantage of the general session speakers, focus group working lunches,working groups, workshops, and roundtables scheduled throughout the dayon Tuesday and Wednesday and the training courses scheduled for Thursday.






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4 Easy Ways to Register:1. Web: Register online at www.costha.com, under

Events, 2020 COSTHA Annual Forum, Registration2. Fax: Fill out the registration form on the front and back

of this page and fax to 518-792-77813. Phone: 518-761-03894. Mail: COSTHA, 10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804

Early Bird RegistrationSave by taking advantage of the Early Bird Registration fee of $725 for members and $855 for non-members per registrant, valid until March 15.

The fee after March 15 is $795 for members and $925 for non-members.

The following are included in your Forum Registration Fee:2020 Industry roundtables, Working Groups & LuncheonsPlease check those you will be attending.

� First-Time Meeting AttendeesOrientation5:15 pm, Sunday, April 26

� NAAHAC (For NAAHAC Members Only)8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� Air Carrier Roundtable (For ACRT Members Only)9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� COSTHA Board Meeting (For COSTHA Board Members Only)12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� IVODGA Membership Meeting (For IVODGA Members Only)1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Monday, April 27

� e-commerce Working Group4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 28

� Canada Working Group 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Mexico Working Group2:15 pm – 3:15 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Packaging Panel3:15 pm – 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29

� Focus Group Working LunchTuesday, April 28 (please choose a topic below)

___ Batteries ___Aerosols___ Explosives ___General Networking___ Life Sciences

____ Check here if you have dietary restrictions and send an email to [email protected] with details (ie. allergy to shell fish, celiac, etc.).

Please provide us some details regarding your objectives/goals while attending this meeting (i.e. specific issues you face in regard to thetransportation of dangerous goods, topics for speakers, and/or working groups and roundtables).

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rECEpTIoNSRegistered attendees are permitted to bring a guest to attend one or both receptions for an additional cost of $150.I plan to attend:� Kick-Off Reception –Monday, April 27� Yes, I am bringing a Guest. Guest name: ____________________________________________________________________

� Networking Reception – Tuesday, April 28� Yes, I am bringing a Guest. Guest name: ____________________________________________________________________



MEMBERS NON-MEMBERSEarly Registration (Before March 15) � $725 � $855

Regular Registration (After March 15) � $795 � $925

CoSTHA 2020 ANNuAL Forum & Expo rEGISTrATIoN FEE

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10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804

WHY SHouLD You ATTEND?Regulatory Updates: Get answers and solutions to issues facing your operation. Session content is received through participation in roundtables, working groups, focus groups, and the general session specifically related to your job. Avoid costly fines and save money with advance notification ofchanges to domestic and international regulations. Learn about emerging technologies, and upcoming mail and shipping regulations.

Working Groups/Roundtables: Take this opportunity to learn moreabout the current and proposed issues impacting the industry and what it means to your company’s business. These sessions are interactive, including time for you to ask regulators questions and interact with your peers. Workinggroups and roundtables 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 • e-commerce Working Group• Canada Working Group• Mexico Working Group• Packaging Panel

Training: Meet regulatory training requirements by attending hazardous materials/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 Training and Battery Question & Answer Session • RCRA Hazardous Waste for the Transportation Professional Training• Transport Dangerous Goods Canada Regulations (TDGR) Training• Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent Training• Establishing an Effective Self-Audit System for Your Dangerous Goods

Compliance Program• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Advanced Recurrent

(IMDG AMD 39-18)• Mandatory US DOT (49 CFR) training + differences between US regulations

and Mexican NOMS

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 transportation compliance 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

• e-commerce• Government Representatives• Hospitals or Medical Community• Laboratories - Medical• Logistics - 3PL

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

• Packaging Companies• Pharmaceutical Companies• Retail• Supplier• Terminal• Testing Companies• Trade Associations• Warehousing• Water Carriers


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