NASBLA ERAC Engineering, Reporting & Analysis Committee ‘What’s Cooking’ Briefing on 2015 Committee Activity Tammy Terry – Chair (OH) Glenn Moates – Vice Chair (TN) Cody Jones – Board Liaison (TX) Deb Gona – ERAC Staff September 13, Serving the NASBLA Membership since th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-A1 (standing charge) Accident Terms and Definitions Rollout Guidance Charge Leader: Tammy Terry All resources available at the NASBLA Lighthouse on a ‘Get Equipped’ page No requests for direct assistance or guidance from states this cycle, but at least one state known to be actively using products to inform/educate partner agencies Lack of requests attributable to BARD-Web changes being put on hold since Nov. 2013, pending issuance of reporting guidance Aug. 21, 2015: Federal Register Notice requesting comments on the draft Recreational Boating Accident Reporting Manual (COMDTINST M ) Additional discussion on this Notice, upcoming 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-A1

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-A2 (standing charge) Input to US Coast Guard Policy- and Rule-Making Proposals Early in cycle, provided content for NASBLA’s response to Federal Register Notice of Coast Guard’s intent to submit an ICR to OMB on State Registration Data Collection More recently, informed states regarding other Notices: ICR on extension of Boating Accident Report collection (deadline 9/29/15; further discussion this morning) ICR for revision of Vessel Identification System (VIS) collection (deadline 10/13/15) Notification of Notice requesting comments on the draft Recreational Boating Accident Reporting Manual (COMDTINST M ), published 8/21/15, deadline 11/19/15. Additional discussion on this Notice, upcoming. Charge Leader: Tammy Terry 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-A2

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-A3 (carryover charge) Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) Issues/Guidance Two resources for targeted audiences in the NASBLA community were developed and finalized Electric Shock Drowning/Near Drowning Response and Investigation Checklist Electric Shock Drowning (ESD): Legislative Considerations for the State Boating Law Administrator These items and additional resources slated for inclusion on the NASBLA Lighthouse at a ‘Get Equipped’ page (currently under construction) Charge Leader: Eric Lundin 2016 STATUS: No separate charge; but continuing development/ maintenance of ESD materials on NASBLA Lighthouse

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-B1 (standing charge) Reference and Resource Modules Modules (v2013.2) available as a zip file in the NASBLA Lighthouse Library on Connect ( Further refinements to the modules were put on hold in 2015 as the team Awaited release of the Coast Guard’s accident reporting guidance Coordinated assembly of additional content associated with two other ERAC charges  Quality of accident report narratives (2015-B4)  Documentation of drug/alcohol involvement (2015-B5) Charge Leader: Tammy Terry 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-B1

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-B2 (standing charge) The NASBLA Lighthouse Forum Charge Leader: Kris Wahlers In 2015, at underwent further development as a significant subsection to NASBLA’s main websitewww.nasbla.org/lighthouse Launch page and seven portals Interactive discussion/library on NASBLA Connect Presentations and demonstrations on this resource at: 2014 NASBLA Annual Conference 2015 International Boating and Water Safety Summit Continuing to address fresh content and recruitment of users 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-B2

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-B3 (carryover charge) State-Level Statistical Report Template Charge Leaders: Glenn Moates Paul Newman Working template document made available for review in April 2015 to ERAC members, beyond the team, and all BLAs and state BARD contacts Established a dedicated page on the NASBLA Lighthouse ‘Get Equipped’ portalwww.nasbla.org/lhstatreport A revised working template was delivered to Coast Guard, July 29, 2015, to begin development work with the BARD contractor Will be requesting state beta testing as product develops Announcement to be posted to Lighthouse page and other NASBLA media channels 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-B3

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-B4 (new charge, from 2015 Triage) Quality of Accident Report Narratives Charge Leader: Seth Wagner One of two “B” series charges emerging from January 2015 Triage Intended as a multi-year project Year One: Focus on content development Year Two: Consult with Enforcement & Training Committee on format/distribution, and seek incorporation into NASBLA’s Boating Accident Investigation programming Initial content draft is now under development Guidelines established (i.e., basic level officer, with little or no knowledge of BARD or experience in writing BARD narratives) Primary components identified 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-B4

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-B5 (new charge, from 2015 Triage) Documenting Alcohol/Drug Involvement in Accidents Charge Leaders: Seth Wagner Eric Lundin The second of the two “B” series charges emerging from January 2015 Triage Intended as a multi-year project Year One: Focus on content development Year Two: Consult with Enforcement & Training Committee on format/distribution and seek incorporation into NASBLA’s Boating Accident Investigation programming Initial content draft is now being developed based on data collected Working outline established 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-B5

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-C1 (carryover charge) National Recreational Boating Survey (NRBS) Priority Research Charge Leader: Tammy Terry Three survey-related research topics had been identified for 2015 Exploration of pros/cons of using exposure hours vs. registered boats as the denominator in risk equations Consideration of methods to address ongoing issues regarding the calculation of casualty and fatality rates Comparison of NRBS results with estimates from other surveys First two issues were addressed or touched upon in research brief Recreational Boating Fatality Statistics: an exploration of fatality rate calculations and comparisons (July 2015) 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-C1

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-C2 (carryover charge) Human Factors: Applying Best Practices for Gathering/Examining Data Charge Leader: Dan Maxim Glenn Moates Product “Human Performance Investigation in Recreational Boating Accidents: Best Practices for Gathering and Examining Human Factors Data” was released October 2014 In 2015, three states were identified as pilots to use the guidance and supplemental form to collect the human factors data on fatalities Tennessee – piloted in 2015 and continuing its use through 2015 boating season; will issue a brief in the fall Florida, Oregon – have agreed to participate in pilot; terms of participation being developed 2016 STATUS: Continuing as ERAC-2016-C2

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-D2 (carryover charge) Advanced Spatial Analysis – Advisory Role on Project Charge Leader: Ernest Marshburn Final results of this project were delivered by Principal Investigator Dr. Ernest Marshburn Beyond Human Factors: Examining the Underlying Determinants of Recreational Boating Accidents with Spatial Analysis and Modeling  at the NASBLA BLA Workshop March 2015  and in abbreviated format at the ERAC May 12 Meeting STATUS: Completed; no carryover

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-D1 (standing charge) Implement Triage Process Charge Leader: 2015 Triage Team Triage Procedure was developed 2014 First Triage Team teleconference conducted January 23, 2015 Seven proposals submitted for charge work were put through the triage Resulted in five new ERAC charges approved by the NASBLA Executive Board in February STATUS: Rolling into 2016 as a committee process, not a “charge”

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas ERAC-2015-E Series Charges Engineering- and Equipment-Related Issues (new exploratory charges, from 2015 Triage Process) ERAC 2015-E1: Scope/nature of engineering-/equipment-related issues Initial/exploratory, resulting from 2015 triage ERAC 2015-E2: Basic flotation issues specifically regarding canoes/kayaks Initial/exploratory, resulting from 2015 triage ERAC 2015-E3: Data on vessel theft-related issues Short term, resulting from 2015 triage

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas E Series Organizer: Joe McCullough Resource assistance: Dick Snyder 2016 STATUS: Initial exploration wrapping up; follow-up projects or charge work to be processed through Triage as needed; issue monitoring/ information sharing to continue Work completed to date ERAC state member assigned to serve as point of contact with organizations/agencies working in these areas Recent actions/recommendations by NBSAC Boats & Associated Equipment Subcommittee used in initial exploration; will continue monitoring as part of ERAC charter Survey of BLAs June 2015 used to gather and assess information on states interests and priorities in this area Seeking additional information from IAMI on vessel theft data ERAC-2015-E Series Charges Engineering- and Equipment-Related Issues

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas HUGE thanks to all of the 2015 ERAC Members… 2015 ERAC Committee Glenn Moates, Vice ChairCaroline Bell, NTSB Cody Jones, NASBLA Board LiaisonLarry Bowling, NTSB Deb Gona, Committee StaffPete Chisholm, Mercury Marine John Girvalakis, MABrian Goodwin, ABYC Rachel Bullene Graham, ORWilliam Griswold, USBI Penny Kanable, WIErnest Marshburn, USPS Eric Lundin, CTDan Maxim, USCGAux Joe McCullough, AKFred Messmann, NSBC Johanna Naughton, CAEugene Molteni, USPS Amy Rigby, CABruce Rowe, Forever Resorts Seth Wagner, FLTed Sensenbrenner, BoatUS Kris Wahlers, CODick Snyder, Mercury Marine Gary Haupt, NASBLA (Program Rep)Karen Steely, Aaron Foundation Susan Weber, USCGRobert Sweet, USPS Paul Newman, USCGAlex Cascione, USCGAux USCG Subject Matter Experts Jeff Ludwig Rachel Warner

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas … and thanks to some of our Special “Guest Stars”… George Birdwell, TN (VIRT) For assistance with ERAC-2015-A3 Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) Issues/Guidance Philippe Gwet, USCG For assistance with ERAC-2015-C1 National Recreational Boating Survey (NRBS) Priority Research Staff and Partners of NASBLA’s other Committees Too many to name… but you know who you are For continuing engagement on topics that cross over traditional committee ‘boundaries’ and for continuing encouragement… We’re interested in your work too!

56 th NASBLA Annual Conference September 13-16, 2015 | Wichita, Kansas … and to those who make it all possible. NASBLA Executive Board NASBLA Staff Thank you all for your continuing support!

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