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Personal Flotation Devices in Recreational Boating Forum August 25, 2004 Ashburn, Virginia |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS Ellen Engleman Conners, Chairman Mark V. Rosenker, Vice-Chairman - Remarks Carol J. Carmody, Member Richard F. Healing, Member Deborah A. P. Hersman, Member |
| 9:30 - 11:00 | PANEL I: FACTS, FIGURES, AND STUDIES OF PFD USE The purpose of this panel is to present the data and statistics describing the circumstances surrounding fatal accidents in recreational boating, the results of studies concerned with PFD use, and the policy and procedures for PFD certification. Presentations: Report on Personal Flotation Devices in Recreational Boating PFD Wear and New Technology, and PFD Approval Process Highlights from the 1998 - 2003 National PFD Wear Rate Observational Studies Will it Float? Mandatory Wear of Personal Flotation Devices on Recreational Boats |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | BREAK |
| 11:15 - 12:30 | PANEL II: PUBLIC SAFETY PERSPECTIVE The purpose of this panel is to present the State-level perspective on mandatory PFD wear requirements, the current status of PFD mandatory use requirements at the state level, what will be required to pass mandatory wear requirements and enforce them, and the issues of personal rights and freedoms. Presentations: A Position Paper from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Personal Flotation Devices in Recreational Boating Rethinking Mandatory PFD Wear |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30 - 2:45 | PANEL III: RECREATIONAL BOATER PERSPECTIVE The purpose of this panel is to present the recreational boaters' perspective on PFD use, including discussion of the actions being taken by specific boating organizations to enhance PFD use, each organization's position on mandatory wear requirements, the potential effect of mandatory wear requirements on participant behavior, and possible alternatives to increasing PFD use. Presentations: Report to the National Transportation Safety Board on Mandatory Wear of Personal Flotation Devices on Recreational Boats The American Canoe Association Response to Mandatory Wear of PFDs on Recreational Boats PFD Usage with Personal Watercraft |
| 2:45 - 3:00 | BREAK |
| 3:00 - 4:15 | PANEL IV: RECREATIONAL BOATING MANUFACTURER PERSPECTIVE The purpose of this panel is to present the manufacturers' perspective, including current information on usage and what manufacturers are doing to enhance PFD usage, the anticipated effect on boat sales and recreational boating activity, and the current state of PFD technology. Presentations: PFD Technology and Wearability Mandatory Wear of Personal Flotation Devices on Recreational Boats An Assessment of Mandatory PFD Wear Requirements NTSB Boating Accident Forum |
| 4:15 - 4:30 | CLOSING REMARKS AND ADJOURNMENT |
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