International Registration Plan A Model of Cooperation AAMVA

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

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

Participating U. S. and Canadian Jurisdictions BC NL AB SK CA MT ID NV PE NS NB ON ME WA OR QC MB UT AZ WY MN ND CO NM NH NY WI SD MI NE KS OK TX VT IA IL IN PA OH WV KY MO TN AR VA NC SC GA MS AL LA FL MA RI CT DE DC MD NJ

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 DE DC ME MD MA NH NJ NY David Ostafin Russell Holleger Elaine Speller Garry Hinkley Sharon Crow Charles La. Rocca Richard Bailey Nancy Philburn David Sampson • • • NB NS NL ON PA PE QC RI VT Charles O’Donnell Shaun Koran Carolyn Burggraaf Paul Harbottle Kurt Myers John Mac. Donald Alayn Plante Michael Vispo Donna Earle

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

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

2. IRP Webinars

3. Clearinghouse Revenue • Revenue that passes through the Clearinghouse. 2011 Calendar year to date (June): $419, 288. $700, 000 IRP EFT Funding (Yearly Totals) $600, 000 $500, 000 $400, 000 $300, 000 $200, 000 $100, 000 $0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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 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) • http: //www. irponline. org/Membership. Leadership/Voting. Ballots/Open+Ballots/

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 Mc. Innis –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