International Registration Plan A Model of Cooperation AAMVA Region I Conference July 2011 Baltimore, Maryland Presented by Anita Wasko, Pennsylvania

What is IRP? The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a registration reciprocity agreement among the 48 contiguous United States, the District of Columbia, and 10 provinces in Canada for motor vehicles that operate in inter-jurisdictional commerce.

Before IRP Carriers required to obtain multiple registrations, multiple plates No sharing of revenue from registration fees Lack of uniformity for vehicle registration reciprocity Sample Bingo Stamp Plate

4 Nine Original Signature IRP Jurisdictions – Joined Sept. 13, 1973 Missouri Utah Oregon Minnesota Kentucky Tennessee Colorado Nebraska Texas

CA Participating U.S. and Canadian Jurisdictions DC

IRP Delivers Uniformity Revenue sharing between jurisdictions based on operations Increased revenue for jurisdictions Improved efficiencies in motor carrier operations and use of the highway systems Reduced cost and streamlined process for motor carriers Inter & Intra-jurisdictional registration reciprocity

Registration Card Example

IRP Revenue Impacts Transportation IRP Revenue – Important to jurisdictional transportation and highway safety programs For Registrants:“One Stop” process for inter-and intra-jurisdictional travel

What is IRP, Inc.? IRP, Inc. is the repository of the International Registration Plan –Provide education and information –Ensure compliance –Board of Directors, Committees, Staff –Operates Clearinghouse IRP Inc, Mission: “To serve as the repository of the International Registration Plan, improve Plan compliance, and serve as a catalyst for positive, effective change with respect to commercial motor vehicle issues.”

IRP Region I Voting Members CT David Ostafin DERussell Holleger DCElaine Speller MEGarry Hinkley MDSharon Crow MACharles LaRocca NHRichard Bailey NJNancy Philburn NYDavid Sampson NBCharles O’Donnell NSShaun Koran NLCarolyn Burggraaf ONPaul Harbottle PAKurt Myers PEJohn MacDonald QCAlayn Plante RIMichael Vispo VTDonna Earle

Seven Standing Committees Audit Clearinghouse Dispute Resolution Industry Advisory Peer Review Plan Procedures and Education International

IRP, Inc. Recent Activities 1.Annual Meeting 2.Webinars 3.Clearinghouse 4.Full Reciprocity Plan 5.International Committee 6.Charter Bus Ballot Results 7.Compliance Audit Work Group and Ballot 8.Volunteers—Region 1 Representation

2. IRP Webinars

3. Clearinghouse Revenue Revenue that passes through the Clearinghouse Calendar year to date (June): $419,419,288.

4. Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) Provides for a full operation concept; all jurisdictions are listed on the cab card. While FRP provides benefits to both jurisdictions and industry, some issues remain. Initial analysis show potential revenue losses for most jurisdictions. More review needed. Proposed ballot on FRP was not moved forward. Much interest in the FRP Concept. Continuing the assessment….stay tuned.

5. International Committee Provides a forum for cross-border issues Represents IRP to outside entities Provides recommendations to the Board

5. International Committee, cont. Cross-Border Demonstration Project “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its intent to proceed with the initiation of a United States-Mexico cross-border long-haul trucking pilot program to test and demonstrate the ability of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the commercial zones.“

5. International Committee, cont. Do you know what it takes for a carrier to cross the border?

5. International Committee, cont. IRP Cross-Border Operations Subcommittee –for the FMCSA demonstration project. –John Poole (TX) Chair IRP and IFTA Information communicated and compliance monitored. Information will be shared with all jurisdictions.

6. Charter Bus Ballot and Results Purpose was to remove charter bus exemption from the definition of apportionable vehicle –Charter buses would have been required to register under IRP –IRP registrations are subject to PRISM –36 States plus D.C. are participating in PRISM (2010 data)

6. Charter Bus Ballot and Result Opening Date: 06/01/2011 Closing Date: 06/30/2011 Ballot For: Member Jurisdiction Ballot Type: 75% Total Votes Cast: 45 Total Yes Votes: 29 Total No Votes: 16 Total Abstentions: 2 Total Did Not Vote: 12 Result: Failed

7. Compliance Audit W/G Ballot Rewrite of Audit Procedures Manual 371 IRP Audit Rewrite - Audit Rewrite Voting ends: 09/19/2011 at 11:59:59 pm EST Description: Audit Rewrite Opening Date: 06/21/2011 Closing Date: 09/19/2011 Ballot For: Issue Ballot Type: 75% Total Votes Cast: 8 Total Yes Votes: 7 Total No Votes: 1 Total Abstentions: 0 Total Did Not Vote: 51 (As of July 6, 2011)

8. Committees Thank You IRP Region 1 Volunteers! Audit Committee Bob Weber-Voting, Connecticut First Term Expires: February 29, 2012 Marc Walker-Voting, New Brunswick First Term Expires: February 29, 2012 Clearinghouse Tammy Kohr-Voting, Pennsylvania First Term Expires: December 31, 2012 Dispute Resolution Committee Robin Long-Voting, New York First Term Expires: December 31, 2012

8. Committees, cont. Thank You IRP Region 1 Volunteers! Peer Review Committee Christopher Barry-Voting-Audit, Massachusetts Second Term Expires: December 31, 2012 Ivy McInnis –Voting-Administrative, New Brunswick Second Term Expires: December 31, 2012 Planned Procedures Education Committee Jeff Seidel-Voting, Maryland Second Term Expires: December 31, 2012 Laurel Hooton-Voting, Pennsylvania First Term Expires: December 31, 2011 (At Large Position)

Upcoming Events IRP Board of Directors Meeting September 15 –16, 2011 – Park City, UT IFTA Annual Business Meeting August 16 – 17, 2011 – Virginia Beach, VA IFTA-IRP Audit Workshop January 4-6, 2012 –Tempe, AZ IRP Annual Meeting May, 2012 – New Orleans or Denver