Day One: Strategic Planning and Performance Management Updates Monday, December 13, 20108:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Discuss the Recent OMB Performance Memo and High-Priority Goals• Review the key initiatives that OMB has outlined for performance management• Understand the importance of organizing regular meetings to monitor the progress of your high-priority goals• Learn how to create better networks in and o...

NCMA's 29th annual Government Contract Management Conference is going to be bigger and better than ever before! The conference continues to grow because it provides the greatest level of opportunity of any event for those in government contracting, procurement, and acquisition. Attend alongside 800 other contract management professionals from across the nation to learn about and discuss today's hottest government contracting topics. GCMC 2010...

Course One: Navigate the Budget Process Monday, December 6, 2010 8:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Analyze the New Challenges Facing Budget Managers during Times of Budgetary Constraints •Explore the ramifications that may arise due to the recent congressional elections •Discuss the status of the 2010 budget •Identify the most pressing challenges budget analysts must overcome to obtain accurate projectio...

This five-hour course will prepare you to ship dangerous goods by air in accordance with the International Air Transport Association's Dangerous Goods Regulations. Topics include how to determine which materials are regulated, how to package dangerous goods for air transportation, special requirements for consumer commodities, and marking and labeling requirements. You will also learn how to use the international regulations within the guideli...

2nd annual Houston All-Hazards, All-Stakeholders Summit Join your regional peers for a complimentary summit designed to facilitate best practices and solutions for disaster preparedness and response in crisis – natural catastrophes, terrorism, attacks on strategic sites and other emergencies – specific to the Houston region. Topics Include: Innovative solutions and technology for improving community preparedness Best practices on c...

Gain an in-depth understanding of U.S. economic sanctions and learn how to pass the test of OFAC scrutiny Complying with the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) regulations has never been more complex or pressing. New Iranian sanctions, more aggressive enforcement, greater penalty amounts, and higher compliance standards make OFAC compliance a top priority for any company or financial institution with foreign clients or suppliers....

2nd annual Miami All-Hazards, All-Stakeholders Summit Join your regional peers for a complimentary summit designed to facilitate best practices and solutions for disaster preparedness and response in crisis – natural catastrophes, terrorism, attacks on strategic sites and other emergencies – specific to the Miami region. Topics Include: Innovative solutions and technology for improving community preparedness Best practices on colla...

DAY ONE: Monday December 6, 20108:30 Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast9:00 Discover the Power of Leadership in Projects• Learn the characteristics and skills of the best project leaders and discover your own potential• Recognize the impact the leader has on the project • Identify the difference between a leader and a manager 10:15 Break & Refreshments10:15 Learn Strategic Team Building• Understand the...

TSCA Section 13 requires that any chemical substance, mixture, or article containing a chemical substance or mixture be refused entry into the customs territory of the United States if it fails to comply with any TSCA rule in effect or is offered for entry in violation of TSCA Section 5, 6, or 7. EPA requires importers to "certify" that their imported chemical substances or mixtures are either in compliance with TSCA Sections 5, 6, and 7 at th...

The OMB Circular, No. A–11, Part 7 PLANNING, BUDGETING, ACQUISITION, AND MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL ASSETS says that all major projects will be managed using EVMS as defined in the Capital Programming Guide. That the information will be used to report to status against OMB 300 programs. EVM is a proven project management technique which will provide an early warning of project cost and schedule performance issues. On June 30, 2009, the Office...