Transcript International Right of Way Association Utilities Committee

International Right of Way
Association
Utilities Committee
David J. Hingtgen – C
Patti Morris– VC
International Utilities
Committee Presentation
February 17, 2007
Dallas, Texas
What we do…
Our committee monitors and reports on recent court
decisions, statutory and/or regulatory changes, and
methods and practices pertaining to or affecting
utility rights of way. This includes matters related to
the acquisition, use, management or disposal of rights
of way for privately-owned and public utility facilities,
including but not limited to gas, electric, steam,
broadband, cable TV, telecommunications (land line
and wireless), data, water, wastewater and drainage.
What we do…
The Committee endeavors to act in a manner that
enhances the educational and professional
development opportunities of our membership through
personal and technology-based communication
channels, and by informing potential new members of
such opportunities through outreach activities.
What we do…
We “get there” by building an effective Utility
Committee structure, including, but not limited to
having each Region and “at large” positions staffed by
dedicated individuals; and by utilizing the IRWA
Website as a tool for improving “internal”
communications; for use as an education and
education resource; and as an outreach mechanism.
Committee Structure
Region Representatives
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10.
Michael E. Burns, SR/WA
Kevin Angel
Randy De George, SR/WA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Kelley, SRWA
Kim Tassen
William Childress, SR/WA
David Whitlock, SR/WA
Kent Taylor
Kevin Winner
J.D. (Derek) Stuart, SR/WA
Committee Structure
In addition to the Region Representatives, the IUC
currently has 15 “at-large” members that help assure
that the Committee remains strong and active.
In 2006, an effort was made to up date committee
membership. In that regard, a number of new Region
Representatives were appointed as well as the
addition of new “at-large” members. The IUC also
created the “Industry Contact” classification. An IUC
“Roles and Responsibilities” document assists the new
members with understanding their duties on the
committee.
Committee Structure
Current subcommittees include magazine and
telecommunications. For the foreseeable future,
Conference programming will continue to be a
Committee effort.
Programs
2006-2007 Meeting Calendar
October, 2006
Chicago, Illinois
February, 2007
Dallas, Texas
June, 2007
Sacramento, Ca
October, 2007
Chicago, Illinois
Education & Professional Development
Annual Conference Programs
Development and implementation of Symposiums
and/or Short Programs
Solicitation and/or generation of “White Papers”
Providing/posting “Session Briefs” after annual
Conferences and other educational events
2007 Conference Program
SESSIONS AT A GLANCE…
Utility Right of Way 101 – There are no Black and White issues-----Monday 1:30 & 3:00
Not your average power outage: Turning on the lights after “Katrina” – a utility
company’s experience with disaster response and recovery----------------Tuesday 11:00
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! Asset Inventory and Disposal of Surplus Property
With A Case Study On Use Of An Auction-----------------------------------Tuesday 2:00
Where has all the broadband gone? Overcoming Regulatory Obstacles-Tuesday 3:45
Utility Round Table: “They shoot scared cows here.” ----------------Wednesday 10:00
Education & Professional Development
Symposiums/Short Courses
An IUC long-term goal/plan is the development of a
symposium/short course on Fundamentals of Right of
Way specifically targeted to the Utility professional.
Anticipated content will include: basics of utility
systems (electric, gas, telecom, water), utility project
planning and scheduling, siting and route planning,
regulatory approvals, surveying, mapping, eminent
domain for utilities, public rights of way, environmental
and natural resource issues, legal descriptions,
easement development, fee ownership, joint use
facilities, damage settlement, etc.
Symposiums/Short Courses continued
We will also consider partnering with WUG, EEI,
NARUC, AGA, or similar groups for the development of
topic/issue driven symposia.
Meet with IPDC, Pipeline Committee, Education
Foundation, Liaison Committee and others on
symposium/short course development.
Education & Professional Development
Course Review and Development
The IUC will participate in course review and updating
on an “as-needed” basis. A new Subsurface Utility
Engineering course has been under review by the IPD
Committee.
Outreach/Communication
Expand communications from Committee to region
and chapter contacts on utility issues through
Regional Representatives.
Solicit utility contacts through Region and Chapter
representatives and initiate regular contacts with them
through Region Reps on utility issues.
Outreach/Communication
Expand utilization of the IRWA Web Site by further
“advertising” that a vehicle exists for members to pose
questions and solicit guidance from members on
specific utility issues.
Consider a “Project of the Year” concept for
publication and recognition (annual seminar, award,
etc).
Legislative Updates
Communicating on a regular basis with Region and
Chapter utility contacts to identify key legislative
activities.
Region Reps will continue to provide Committee with
updates on legislation and legislative issues.
Provide regular reports on legislative issues to
members through Region Reps.
Articles
The IUC goal to develop (at least) two articles per
calendar year on utility issues.
To that end, a sub-committee has been formed
with the responsibility for ensuring magazine
articles are solicited and/or developed.
Website
Provide information to IRWA utility members on
utilization of the website for problem solving.
Posting messages on the website to
encourage members to notify the Utilities
Committee regarding legislative issues,
potential magazine articles, etc.