International Affairs Committee

NAOC Annual Meeting Review19 – 21 November 2013

International Affairs Committee AgendaInternational Committee Members.Key Accomplishments Review.Humanitarian Deming Initiatives Overview –

Bob Ebberson.Questions and Answers.

International Affairs Committee

Committee Members• Mark Albe – Chair• Rick Davis – USA Environmental• Kyra Donnell – CH2M Hill• Bob Ebberson – Schonstedt• Mark Fletcher – Sterling Global• Hud Heaton – AMEC• Hillary Jones – ACR Consultants• Greg Jacobs – Wells Group

Committee Members• Dave Mercadante – EA

Engineering• Jonny Norman – Versar• Jonathan Sperka – Ordnance

Holdings• Ryan Steigerwalt - Weston• Rick Swahn – AECOM• Mike Tambroni - ECC

International Affairs Committee Accomplishments Review:United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)

Program Meeting 10-12 April 2013 in Geneva. International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) Review

Board – 3 Year Appointment. Regular interaction with the UNMAS, Department of

State, and the Inter American Defense Board (IADB). Key initiative for the NAOC global recognition, understanding of representative international program needs, and facilitation of relevant business opportunities for NAOC members.

International Affairs Committee Accomplishments Review:Committee Website populated – needs more input.NAOC member participation in the IADB Industry Day

24-25 October 2013. Humanitarian Demining Initiative Rollout – Bob

EbbersonAnnual Meeting - International Organizations and

Guest Speakers. Acceptance / Display of an International Mine Action

Project for the NAOC Annual Meeting Poster and Table Top Exhibit.

IMAS Review BoardInternational Mine Action Standards - standards in force for all

UN mine action operations. http://www.mineactionstandards.org/international-standards/imas-in-english/about-imas/

IMAS Review Board Comprised of: 30 Individuals representing Donor Community, Commercial

Entities, Countries, United Nations, Military, Deming School, Independents, and Observers.

3 Year Terms for each member which can be extended.

IMAS Standards include: Guide for the Application of

IMAS; Establishment of Mine Action

Programmes; Equipment Testing & Evaluation; Glossary of Terms and

Definitions; Information Management; Management of Training; Management, Accreditation and

Monitoring;

Survey; Mine and Explosive Remnants of

War (ERW)Clearance; Mine Action Safety and

Occupational Health - S&OH; Mine/ERW Stockpile Destruction; Mine and ERW Risk Education; Evaluation of Mine Action

Programmes.

MINE ACTION IS MORE THAN JUST MINES!!!!!!!!!!

IMAS Review Board Appointment• Direct NAOC opportunity to engage the

International Community!• Demonstrate knowledge leadership, value,

expertise, etc on a global scale!• Consistent with NAOC Strategic Vision!• Active Participation needed from NAOC

Members with expertise in Mine Action Programs!

International Affairs Committee

Questions and Answers??

Thank you!!