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NASBLA 54th Annual ConferenceSeptember 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho

NASBLA ERACEngineering, Reporting & Analysis Committee

Tammy Terry – Chair (OH)Cody Jones – Vice Chair (TX)

Eleanor Mariani – Board Liaison (CT)Deb Gona – ERAC Staff

Briefing on 2013 Committee ActivityBoise, IdahoSeptember 15, 2013

‘EXPLORING NEW FRONTIERS’


They brought many things

that our people had never seen. They talked straight.

These men were very kind.- Chief Joseph


Exploring New Frontiers

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE 2013 ERAC COMMITTEE CHARTER

Identify, evaluate and analyze data that can shed light on accident factors and inform development – and ultimately measure the effectiveness – of boating safety policies and programs

To ensure that research results are valid and reliable, actively seek ways to advance data quality, relevance, accuracy, consistency, applicability, and completeness


Conduct analyses on targeted research questions

Recommend and – in partnership – actively work for improvements in criteria, processes, training associated with reporting, collecting, entering, and using data

Identify boating safety programs and equipment design efforts that could mitigate identified risk factors

Monitor/participate in external task forces and work groups


KEY ELEMENTS OF THE 2013 ERAC COMMITTEE CHARTER



11 CHARGES IN FOUR KEY AREAS

Regarding accident reporting rulemaking and policy guidance (3)

Guidance and training on accident reporting, data entry, and data use (2)

Compilation and analysis of accident data and related information (3)

Resource/advisory/monitoring activities (3)



ERAC 2013 Charge A-1“Terms and Definitions Project”

Destination:

Continue working with the U.S. Coast Guard to complete work on standardized accident report terms and definitions in three remaining key report categories (Operation, Activity, and Vessel Types/Subtypes) for adoption by the States and use at the national level in BARD.

2012-2013 Expedition Crew:

Eleanor Mariani (CT, Board Liaison) Eric Lundin (CT) Tom Shipp (FL)Deb Gona (NASBLA) Fred Messmann (NSBC) Seth Wagner (FL)Tammy Terry (OH) Mike Jendrossek (USCG) Dan Maxim (CGAux)Gary Haupt (NASBLA) Mike Baron (USCG) Jeff Ludwig (USCG)Susan Tomczuk (USCG) Pete Chisholm (Mercury) Rachel Warner (USCG)

Cody Jones (TX) Glenn Moates (TN)


Journal Entries:

Three remaining term and definitions work products (Operation, Activity and Vessel Types/Sub-Types) approved by vote of the NASBLA Membership

Balloting closed Sept. 3, 2013; vote certified/reported to membership by NASBLA Vice-President/Secretary Herb Angell

As per Resolution 2012-3, these three lists will be forwarded on to the Coast Guard for implementation at the national level in BARD

Thank you to the states and other NASBLA partners for participating, giving input, and lending support throughout the life of this project!


ERAC 2013 Charge A-1“Terms and Definitions Project”



ERAC 2013 Charge A-2Terms Implementation Guidance

Destination:

Develop and deliver the implementation plan and timeline related to the use of the new standardized accident report terms and definitions. The plan should provide clarity to the NASBLA membership on when the terms can and will officially be in use nationally, and should guide other related processes and projects.

2013 Expedition Crew:

Tammy Terry (OH)Susan Tomczuk (USCG)Jeff Ludwig (USCG)Deb Gona (NASBLA)


Journal Entries:

General guidelines developed in consultation with U.S. Coast Guard staff

Timeline for incorporating new terms is at the state’s discretion

Exception: 12 Vessel Types set in Federal regulation for the States’ implementation by January 1, 2017

Other details to consider

Impact/actions associated with anticipated USCG rulemaking proposals on accident reporting

Impact on hard copy forms and databases Training needs Impact on data analysis


ERAC 2013 Charge A-2Terms Implementation Guidance



ERAC 2013 Charge A-3Input to USCG Proposals

Destination:

Provide input to and facilitate the gathering of feedback from NASBLA’s member states in response to U.S. Coast Guard efforts to revise and improve the accident reporting systems and processes.


Full Committee


Journal Entries:

ERAC continues to monitor development of Commandant’s Instruction document

Will communicate details as information becomes available


ERAC Charge A-3Input to USCG Proposals



ERAC 2013 Charge B-1Terms Reference and Resource Modules

Destination:

Develop accident reporting training and information – in online and readily accessible formats – for use by new and current personnel involved at all levels and stages of the reporting process. Provide key factual information, including (but not limited to) the application of the revised and approved terms and definitions associated with the report category lists for Accident Types, Contributing Factors, Operation, Activity, Vessel Types/Subtypes, and guidance to improve core aspects of accident reporting.


Members of A-1 Charge Team PLUS Joe McCullough (AK)Karen Steely (Aaron Fdn.)Cindy Wall (AZ)


Journal Entries:

Beta version of Reference and Resource Modules ready for review/input

ERAC Committee Products Page – www.nasbla.org/ERACDownload full package; instructions included

Steps still in progress (and how you can get involved)

Addition of photos, videos, analysis information; “polish and shine”

Final version of modules to be released late Oct/early Nov 2013

Consideration being given to true web version and/or mobile application


ERAC 2013 Charge B-1Terms Reference and Resource Modules



ERAC 2013 Charge B-2Online Forum

Destination:

Launch online forum to expand and facilitate discussions about recreational boating accident analysis and data issues, resolutions, and applications with other governmental, academic and non-profit researchers and data users. Develop policies and procedures that will allow ERAC to 1) annually appoint from the ERAC roster, a member who will coordinate details associated with the forum; and 2) provide guidance to the appointed member regarding the expectations and responsibilities with taking on this role.


Joe McCullough (AK) Cindy Wall (AZ)Cody Jones (TX) Dan Maxim (USCGA)Tammy Terry (OH)


Journal Entries:

Concept initiated and forum platform established in prior charge cycles

Organization, function and general content outlined in current charge cycle

Discussion Forum Tools Reference Library (in NASBLA Connect) Link to ERAC Committee Products Page

Anticipate Online Forum will “go live” by the Spring 2014 BLA Workshop


ERAC 2013 Charge B-2Online Forum



ERAC 2013 Charge C-1Assess NRBS Data/Findings

Destination:

Review and assess the data and findings collected and released by the U.S. Coast Guard through the National Recreational Boating Survey.


Tammy Terry (OH) Scott Brewen (OR)Dan Maxim (CGAux) Ted Sensenbrenner (BoatUS Fdn)Susan Tomczuk (USCG) Bruce Rowe (Forever Resorts)Rachel Warner (USCG) Philippe Gwet (USCG)Fred Messmann (NSBC) Gene Molteni (USPS)John Adey (ABYC)Alex Cascione (CGAux)


Journal Entries:

National Boating Survey data (2011), methodology, instruments (2011 and 2012) reviewed by charge team in detail

Initial comments submitted to the Coast Guard on March 22, 2013

Follow-up findings and additional comments submitted to the Coast Guard on July 3, 2013

Imminent release of 2012 survey data files

Charge group will review, assess findings, develop content for 2014 Small Craft Advisory issue


ERAC 2013 Charge C-1Assess NRBS Data/Findings



ERAC 2013 Charge C-2Human Factors

Destination:

In support of an improved understanding of the factors associated with human error in recreational boating accidents, continue assessing the viability and applicability of a modified version of the Department of Defense’s Human Factor Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)


Eleanor Mariani (CT, Board Liaison) Karen Steely (Aaron Fdn.)Dan Maxim (CGAux) Bob Sweet (USPS)Chris Edmonston (BoatUS Fdn.) Susan Tomczuk (USCG)Gary Haupt (NASBLA) Dick Snyder (Mercury)Tammy Terry (OH) Cindy Wall (AZ)Fred Messmann (NSBC) Larry Bowling (NTSB)Gene Molteni (USPS)


Journal Entries:

HFACS-Lite model tested by team using existing cases/records

Found to be valid instrument for analyzing Human Factors in recreational boating accidents

Some components needed for HFACS-Lite analysis are not routinely collected in recreational boating accident investigations

Have begun initial discussions on how to address collection of this missing data in future use of the HFACS-Lite analysis tool

NTSB human performance investigation questions will serve as 2014 discussion catalyst


ERAC 2013 Charge C-2Human Factors



ERAC 2013 Charge C-3Capturing VSC Failure Data

Destination:

Conduct an analysis of data derived from the United Safe Boating Institute (and affiliated organizations) efforts to capture the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) data to determine what meaningful trends can be identified from the initial data collection.


Bill Griswold (USBI)Gene Molteni (USPS)Bob Sweet (USPS)Fred Messmann (NSBC)Ted Sensenbrenner (BoatUS Fdn)Perry Taylor (CGAux)


Journal Entries:

Web-based entry screen for examiners to record VSC failure info http://www.usbi.org/vsc.php

USBI partners continue to use database to analyze findings

Current analysis covers period July 2012 – June 2013

Yielding observations about VSC failure patterns and examiner organizations


ERAC 2013 Charge C-3



ERAC 2013 Charge D-1One Eye on Other Committees

Destination:

Be informed about, review and consider the potential cross-over and cross-implications of NASBLA Committee charges. Make deliberate contact with other NASBLA committees on an annual basis for the purpose of coordinating ERAC efforts when and where appropriate.


Tammy Terry – Chair (OH)with input and assistance from other ERAC members


Journal Entries:

Continue to support working with other committees to avoid duplication of effort and to encourage critical partnerships and discussions


ERAC 2013 Charge D-1One Eye on Other Committees



ERAC 2013 Charge D-2Resource to ESP

Destination:

As requested and warranted, serve as a data and research resource to the National Boating Education Standards Panel as it embarks on revisions to the Level 1 – Basic Boating Knowledge Standard in 2013.


Full ERAC Committee


Journal Entries:

Continue to stand ready to support efforts


ERAC 2013 Charge D-2Resource to ESP



ERAC 2013 Charge D-3Advising on Spatial Analysis Project

Destination:

Continue serving in an advisory role to the research project, Advanced Spatial Analysis of Accident Risks in Recreational Boating, with a special emphasis on reviewing and providing input to the principal investigator as requested regarding project findings.


Tammy Terry (OH)Tom Shipp (FL)Seth Wagner (FL)Fred Messmann (NSBC)John Adey (ABYC)

with additional input from the full ERAC Committee



ERAC 2013 Charge D-3Advising on Spatial Analysis Project

Journal Entries:

Breakout Session – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday September 18, 2013 (Cedar Room)

Where and When Do Recreational Boating Accidents Occur?Why Do They Occur in These Locations?Advanced Spatial Analysis of Accident Risks in Recreational Boating

Dr. Ernest Marshburn


Man cannot discover new oceans

unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

- Andre Gide


QUESTIONS

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Hospitality of the Nez Perce Doug Hyde (2006) Idaho State Capitol

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