March 28, 2011
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| 0900-0930 |
Welcome and Introductions/Video
The Honorable Deborah A.P. Hersman |
| 0930-1020 |
Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act
- James E. Hall: Former NTSB Chairman
- Rodney E. Slater: Former DOT Secretary
- Doug Smith: Former President of National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation
|
| 1020-1040 |
Break |
Panel Sessions |
| 1040-1200 |
Panel 1: Family Member Groups
Moderator: The Honorable Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., Member, NTSB
TDA coordinator: Debi Hall
- Hans Ephraimson-Abt and Kendra St. Charles: Air Crash Victims Families Group
- Stephane Gicquel: Fédération Nationale des Victimes d'Accidents Collectifs (French National Federation of the Victims of Catastrophes)
- Dr. Elmar Giemulla: Family member, legal advisor, and aviation law consultant
- Christophe Haddad and Sandra Assali: Associação Brasileira de Parentes e Amigos das Vítimas de Acidentes Aéreos (Brazilian Association of Relatives and Friends of Aviation Accident Victims)
- Paolo Pettinaroli: Comitato e Fondazione 8 Ottobre 2001 (Committee and Foundation 8 October 2001)
- Matthew Ziemkiewicz: President,National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation
|
| 1200-1315 |
Lunch (on your own)
Maps/directions of nearby locations will be provided. |
| 1315-1415 |
Panel 2: Transportation Industry, Vendors, and Disaster Service Organizations
Moderator: The Honorable Earl F. Weener, Ph.D., Member, NTSB
TDA coordinator: Erik R. Grosof
- James L. Casey: Vice President, Industry Services and Deputy General Counsel, Air Transport Association
- Raynel Gonzalez: Manager, CareTeam Services, Carnival Cruise Lines
- Robert A. Jensen and Frank A. Ciaccio: Chief Executive Officer and President; Vice President-Commercial Services, Kenyon International Emergency Services
- Ken Jenkins: Director of Emergency Services, BMS Global, LLC
- Armond T. Mascelli: Vice President of Disaster Services Operations, American Red Cross
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| 1415-1430 |
Break
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| 1430-1530 |
Panel 3: Government Transportation Safety Agencies
Moderator: The Honorable Christopher A. Hart, Vice Chairman, NTSB
TDA coordinator: Elias J. Kontanis
- Dr. Harold Demuren: Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
- Nancy Graham: Director, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization
- Deborah A.P. Hersman: Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
- Wendy A. Tadros: Chair, Transportation Safety Board of Canada
- Jean-Paul Troadec: Director, Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (France)
- William R. Voss: President and CEO, Flight Safety Foundation
|
| 1530-1545 |
Break
|
| 1545-1645 |
Panel 4: Media
Moderator: The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt, Member, NTSB
TDA coordinator: Max Green
- Peter Goelz: Former NTSB Managing Director
- John Hughes: Reporter, Bloomberg News Service
- Alan Levin: Reporter, USA Today
- Dennis Powell: Former producer, ABC News
- Lisa Stark: Correspondent, ABC News
|
| 1645-1700 |
Closing Remarks
The Honorable Deborah A.P. Hersman, Chairman, NTSB |
| 1800-2000 |
Reception (Information forthcoming) |
March 29, 2011
The NTSB Family Assistance Model: An Introduction
|
| 0900 – 0915 |
Welcome/Housekeeping |
| 0915 – 1045 |
Introduction to Transportation Family Assistance
Transportation Disaster Family Assistance Legislation in the U.S.
NTSB Investigations and Investigative Products
Discussion/ Q&A |
| 1045 – 1100 |
Break |
| 1100 – 1200 |
Family Assistance Process Timeline
Discussion/Q&A |
| 1200 – 1300 |
Lunch (on your own): Maps/directions to be provided |
| 1300 – 1410 |
Friends and Relatives Center, Family Assistance Center, and Joint Family Support
Operations Center management
Family Briefings
Site Visits, Memorials and Anniversaries
Discussion/Q&A |
| 1410 – 1530 |
Medicolegal Concerns/Victim Recovery and Identification
Personal Effects Management
Discussion / Q&A |
| 1530 – 1545 |
Break |
| 1545 – 1630 |
Family Member Presentation: The Mellett Family, Continental Connection flight 3407
Discussion / Q&A |
| 1630 – 1700 |
Wrap-up / Conclusion |
