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International Affairs Committee

International Affairs Committee. NAOC Annual Meeting Review 19 – 21 November 2013. International Affairs Committee. Agenda International Committee Members. Key Accomplishments Review. Humanitarian Deming Initiatives Overview – Bob Ebberson. Questions and Answers.

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International Affairs Committee

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  1. International Affairs Committee NAOC Annual Meeting Review 19 – 21 November 2013

  2. International Affairs Committee Agenda International Committee Members. Key Accomplishments Review. Humanitarian Deming Initiatives Overview – Bob Ebberson. Questions and Answers.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Ebberson Annual Meeting - International Organizations and Guest Speakers. Acceptance / Display of an International Mine Action Project for the NAOC Annual Meeting Poster and Table Top Exhibit.

  6. IMAS Review Board International 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.

  7. 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!!!!!!!!!!

  8. 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!

  9. International Affairs Committee Questions and Answers?? Thank you!!

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