2005 WSSPC Annual Conference

		2005 WSSPC Annual Conference NEHRP's NEXT DECADE: Challenges for Implementation
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		September 11-14, 2005 The Grove Hotel and Boise Centre Boise, Idaho
		Field Trip Monday, September 12 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Trip leaders are William M. Phillips, Idaho Geological Survey, and Stephen Weiser, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security. The Boise area is subject to a variety of natural hazards including earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and wildfires. This field trip examines the interaction of these natural hazards with the dynamics of rapid population growth and development. The trip is designed to complement several themes of the conference technical sessions. Beginning with the theme of “Quantifying the Hazard,” participants examine evidence for faults. The theme of “Changing Behavior” is introduced by noting examples of recent development in sensitive areas such as floodplains and hillslopes. Examples illustrating differences between municipal and county land use planning and building code enforcement are highlighted. Under the theme “Setting Priorities,” the debate between focusing hazard mitigation efforts on flood damage vs earthquake damage is introduced. Session 1: Quantifying the Hazard—Challenges This session examines many of the issues showcased on the field trip, including communicating hazard assessments and their uncertainty to users and policy-makers. Emphasis is placed on probabilistic hazard maps and differences in interpreting the seismo-tectonic record. Leaders: Roy M. Breckenridge, Idaho Geological Survey; Craig M. dePolo, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Panelists:* Explaining the use of USGS NEHRP maps: Mark Peterson, U.S. Geological Survey Geologic setting of the Boise Area: C.J. Northrup, Boise State University Seismicity of the Boise Area: James Zollweg, Seismologist, Department of Geosciences, Boise State University Session 2: Changing Behavior Session explores differing approaches to risk and how perceptions are changed. Panel includes developer, urban planner, dam safety official, emergency manager, industry representative, seismic safety council member. Leaders:* Stephen Weiser, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security; Bob Carey, Utah Division of Emergency Services Panelists: Jerome Mapp, Idaho Planning Association; Guy Pence, Idaho Department of Water Resources; Ernie Harper, Hewlett-Packard; Terry Kuroda, Earth Sciences Teacher, Meridian High School; TBD: building official, developer. Session 3: Setting Priorities Session explores issues in implementing seismic safety at the local level given competing needs and economic challenges. Leaders: Stephen Weiser, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security; Dennis Sigrist, Oregon Emergency Management Panelists:* Elaine Clegg, Boise City Council Member and Smartgrowth Advocate; Barry Welliver, Chair, Utah Seismic Safety Commission; John McGee, State Senator; TBD: Idaho Counties Risk Management Program representative, City/County Treasurer Session 4: Implementing ANSS This session will explore the process and progress of implementing the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) and role of regional and local seismic networks. Discussions will focus on how to meet varied user needs given the variable risk, earthquake geography, uneven seismographic coverage, and network resources. Leaders:* Michael Stickney, Director Earthquake Studies Office, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology; Woody Savage, U.S. Geological Survey Panelists: ANSS overview: Craig Weaver* and Dave Wald, U.S. Geological Survey, Status and needs of Intermountain West (IMW) seismic monitoring: Walter Arabasz, Regional Coordinator, ANSS Intermountain West; Linking ANSS and emergency management: Stephen Weiser, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security; Michael Stickney, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology Session 5: Identify Key Points for NEHRP Stakeholder Discussion A facilitated discussion will identify key issues for the NEHRP stakeholders session. Leader:* Ron Teissere, WSSPC Board Chair Session 6: NEHRP in the Coming Decade Representatives from the 4 NEHRP agencies will present their agencies’ strategies and plans for the future under NIST’s new leadership, and will discuss their priorities for the earthquake program in times of shrinking budgets. Speakers: Jim St. Pierre, NIST; David Maurstad, DHS/FEMA; David Applegate, USGS; Dennis Wenger, NSF Session 7: NEHRP Stakeholders Session NEHRP stakeholders will participate in a facilitated, interactive session discussing key points and topics identified in Session 5. Speakers: Jim St. Pierre, NIST; David Maurstad, DHS/FEMA; Carl Cook, DHS/FEMA; David Applegate, USGS; Dennis Wenger, NSF Session 8: Future of the Earthquake Consortia Leaders:* WSSPC Board Members



		* Invited