GENEVA — A delegation from the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council attended the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the TDG held in Geneva on June 30-July 9, 2008. This was the third meeting of the biennium which will conclude in December 2008.

The delegation was made up of DGAC President Mike Morrissette, Andy Altemos of HMT Associates, Jay Johnson of Inmark, Inc., Ron Klein of DelValCo Consultants, Neil McCulloch of Labelmaster and Steve Schulte of Ecolab.

A DGAC report was prepared by Andy Altemos, DGAC INTEREC Committee Chairman and is available to members in the Members Only section of the website.

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DGAC's 30th Annual Conference

Registration is NOW OPEN for DGAC's 30th Annual Conference & Hazardous Materials Transportation Exposition, which will take place November 5-7 in Savannah, Georgia. We have an excellent program prepared with some exciting events and speakers. Click here to learn more!

Nominations for George L. Wilson Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 George L. Wilson Award. The Wilson Award is presented each year to the individual, organization, or company that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of hazardous materials transportation safety. While any significant act or series of actions could qualify a nominee for consideration, the award is not intended to recognize those who have merely served for many years in the hazardous materials community. Rather, the awardee must be one whose work consistently reflects the goals and objectives of DGAC.

Whether through significant contributions to the development and understanding of national and/or international regulations, advancements to better respond to hazardous materials incidents, efforts to enlighten the public in its knowledge of hazardous materials transport, or in any other way positively advancing the safe transport of dangerous goods, the recipient's actions will have been characterized by performance well beyond the normal expectations of industry.

Nominations must be submitted by September 24, 2008.

The award will be presented during the luncheon at the 30th Annual Conference and Hazardous Materials Transportation Exposition on Thursday, November 6 in Savannah, Georgia.

DGAC's 30 Greatest Accomplishments

#11 The George L. Wilson Award

"Awarded for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the field of hazardous materials transportation and safety."

George L. Wilson was the first managing Director of DGAC (then HMAC) and was instrumental to its founding in the 1970's (Read more about the organization's founding).

Wilson's unexpected passing in 1981 led the members of HMAC to create an award in his honor, the first of its kind in recognizing those actively involved in ensuring the safety of hazardous materials transportation.

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This introductory-level course covers basic skills needed to prepare, offer and accept domestic shipments of hazardous materials. Instruction will focus on bulk packages.

Meets applicable requirements for initial and recurrent training.

Don't miss this excellent class September 9-12 in Houston, TX. Follow the link below to register today!

Registration fee = $1,145.00 ($995.00 DGAC members)

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"Course presentation and content exceeded my expectations. Instructor was top-notch and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks for the education!"

Kevin N. DiNicola
Research Scientist/Shipper
Arch Chemicals, Inc.