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Sessions (77)

RSI Government & Public Affairs Committee Meeting (Room 203-A)

09 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Railway Supply Institute

Speaker(s): Nicole Brewin
All RSI Members are invited to attend the RSI Government & Public Affairs Committee (GPAC) scheduled to take place on September 9 in Nashville,... More...

RSI Annual Membership Meeting (Room 205-C)

09 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Railway Supply Institute

Speaker(s): Mike O'Malley ; Patrick Ameen
The Railway Supply Institute will hold its Annual Membership Meeting in conjunction with the RSI/CMA 2018 Rail Expo & Technical Conference on S... More...

Expo Hall Open / Welcome Reception (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

09 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

Join us to kick off RSI/CMA 2018 in the expo hall. More...

Rail Learning Lab: FRA Rule Part 243 - The Knowledge Gap in Air Brakes (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

09 Sep 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Bruce McConnell ; Dave Cummins
This session will explore how the new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rule will impact training throughout the industry and review current in... More...

ABA/IAROO Joint Session - Opening Remarks by Presidents (Room 201-A and 202-A)

10 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA), Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Bill Gallagher ; Don Marson
ABA President Bill Gallagher and IAROO President Don Marson Deliver Opening Remarks; Safety Briefing and Introduction of Board Members More...

Breakfast, Expo Hall (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

10 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

Join us in Hall B for breakfast in the RSI/CMA 2018 Expo Hall. More...

Expo Hall Hours (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

10 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

The exhibit hall will close from 1:00pm - 3:00pm for the RSI/CMA 2018 General Session located in the Davidson Ballroom on Level 1M of Music City Ce... More...

LRW: Cultivating Your Rail Career Through Collaboration, Entrepreneurship and Engagement (Room 204)

10 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Alice Peres da Silva ; Roquita Coleman-Williams
Join LRW for thier kickoff session at RSI/CMA 2018. Learn how CN managers Alice Peres Da Silva and Roquita Coleman-Williams have cultivated dynamic... More...

MARTS - Railcar Repair Committee Session 1: How to Audit D15 Welding Program; Welding Panel and Q&A (Room 202-BC)

10 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Bruce Siebold ; John Killion ; Stephen Berkshire
How to Audit: D15 Welding Program.  Speaker: John Killion, Union Tank Car Company. Welding Panel and Q&A Session. Speakers: Bruce Siebo... More...

ABA/IAROO Joint Session - 90 CFM Update (Room 201-A and 202-A)

10 Sep 18
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA), Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Jeff Garrels ; Steven Zuiderveen
Jeff Garrels, Director of Operating Rules, BNSF and Steve Zuiderveen, Railroad Safety Specialist MP&E, Federal Railroad Administration Present... More...

LMOA - Facilities, Material and Support Committee Sessions (Room 205-BC)

10 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Don Graab ; Jerry Trostle ; Nick Chodorow ; Robert Harvilla
Chair Bob Harvilla, PowerRail, Inc. Efficiency Improvements in Paint Booth Design-Jerry Trostle, Pneu-Mechanical Systems PTC Installati... More...

ABA/IAROO Joint Session - PTC: An Operational Perspective (Room 201-A and 202-A)

10 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA), Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Bob Brendza
The history of PTC implementation on a Class I railroad.  More...

LRW: Safety Technology (Room 204)

10 Sep 18
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Shannon Emberly
Tweet us at @Railway_Women Hashtags: #WomenInRail #LRW2018 #RSICMA18 More...

ABA - Update from RSI's President (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Mike O'Malley

IAROO - Recent Accidents and the Route Learning System (TM) (Room 202-A)

10 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Michael Weinman
A brief review of recent front-page accidents involving lack of route familiarity or loss of situational awareness.  New technology that provi... More...

MARTS - Railcar Repair Committee Session 2, Panel Discussion: Building a Quality Manual and How to Implement; High-Tech Methods for Railcar Maintenance; Confined Space Tools and Practices (Room 202-BC)

10 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Dean Matzo ; Don Gullien ; Gerard Bohling ; Joseph Lohkamp ; Todd Snyder
Panel Discussion, Building a High-Quality Manual: This workshop is designed for those who are unfamiliar with the concept of quality assurance in r... More...

Rail Learning Lab: Human Factors and Design (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

10 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Ken Glover
Designing with today's workers, tools, and equipment in mind is key to sustaining employee health and safety. This presentation highlights huma... More...

LRW: Awareness, Railroads & the Rest of Your Life (Room 204)

10 Sep 18
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Nicole Jackson
As rail industry professionals, we all know the importance of grade crossing safety, but how can we teach our communities about safety on the rails... More...

ABA - Electronic Air Brake – Auto Flow Calibration (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Beau Price ; Mike Parisian

LMOA - Mechanical Maintenance Committee Sessions (Room 205-BC)

10 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Allen Duncan ; Dennis Nott ; Jeff Brunson ; Jeff Cutright ; John Hedrick ; Mark Duve ; Peter Smith
Chair Mark Duve, Norfolk Southern Corporation New Procedure to Check GE-FDL Cam Timing-John Hedrick, Southwest Research Institute C... More...

LRW: Throw Yourself in the Deep End (Room 204)

10 Sep 18
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Jenny Carr
Looking back at her career, Jenny's biggest growth spurts occurred when she was in uncharted territories and choppy waters. In this session, Je... More...

IAROO - Grade Crossing Collision Overview (Room 202-A)

10 Sep 18
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Dan Holbrook
Discusses complexities encountered when investigating crossing accidents where the crossing signal warning system is interconnected with a roadway ... More...

ABA - Air Brake Retainer Valves – A History and use in the Modern Railroad Environment (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Devin Sammon

Lunch, Expo Hall (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

10 Sep 18
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

IAROO - Journey Toward Safety Culture Improvement (Room 202-A)

10 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Chad Mowery

Rail Learning Lab: Grade Crossing Enhancement Opportunities with Public Agencies (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

10 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Karen Hankinson
Join the League of Railway Women in the expo hall of our first ever Rail Learning Lab presentation. Karen Hankinson of RailPros will focus on strat... More...

RSI/CMA General Session & Keynote Address (Davidson Ballroom, Level 1M)

10 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA), Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO), League of Railway Women (LRW), Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA), Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA), Railway Supply Institute

Speaker(s): Mike O'Malley ; Ronald Batory
Open to all event attendees, the RSI/CMA 2018 keynote address will be given by Federal Railroad Administrator, Ron Batory. He will speak on the sta... More...

RSI Panel: Regulation, Policy, Elections: The Impact on You (Davidson Ballroom, Level 1M)

10 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA), Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO), League of Railway Women (LRW), Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA), Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA), Railway Supply Institute

Speaker(s): Andrew Brady ; Jane Covington ; Jo Strang ; Nicole Brewin ; Scott Mason
If you’ve been wondering how topical political issues and outcomes can affect your comany and industry as a whole, join RSI and our four... More...

ABA - Minimizing Purge Air Usage and Extending Air Dryer Overhaul Period using Flow-Based Cycling (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Jonathan McGlumphy
Speaker: Jonathon McGlumphy, Graham White Division, Wabtec Corporation. More...

ABA - Board Nominations and Presidential Salute (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Expo Hall Hours (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

10 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

IAROO - Event Recorder Update and the Possibility of Universal Playback (Room 202-A)

10 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Mark Grek
Practical implementations of LDARS event recording systems have necessarily evolved with the incorporation of PTC and other safety systems such as ... More...

LMOA - State of the Union Address (Room 205-BC)

10 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Dwight Beebe
Speaker - LMOA President Dwight Beebe, Temple Engineering More...

LMOA - Fuel, Lubricants and Environmental Committee Sessions (Room 205-BC)

10 Sep 18
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Corey Ruch ; Keith Bartels ; Kelle Ravn ; Steve Fritz
Chair Corey Ruch, BNSF Proposal to Change Net Heat of Combustion for AAR RP-589 Locomotive Fuel Economy Calculations-Steve Fritz, Southwe... More...

ABA - Regulation for the Nation (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Curtis Medwid

MARTS - Tank Car Technical Standards Session; AAR Tank Car Facility Certification Requirements (Room 202-BC)

10 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Dave Ronzani ; James Rader
During this session, participants will learn about the AAR facility certification requirements as outlined in Appendix B of the AAR’s Manual ... More...

Rail Learning Lab: PTC Installation on the Belt Railway (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

10 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Nick Chodorow
This presentation will give an overview of the Belt Railway of Chicago's Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation journey. Nick Chodorow,... More...

IAROO - Network Planning and Capacity Analysis (Room 202-A)

10 Sep 18
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Eric Hendrickson

LRW Panel Discussion: Mentorship, Career Paths and Development (Room 204)

10 Sep 18
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Anna Albers ; Colleen Leonardo ; Erica Sander ; Lauren Sullivan
Have you ever wondered how someone got involved in the rail industry?  Or, how they got into the position that they currently hold? Come liste... More...

ABA - Treasurer's Report (Room 201-A)

10 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Bruce McConnell

Concert / Reception, Expo Hall (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

10 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

Join us in the exhibit hall for a concert by Nashville cover band, Brassfield Alley. Drinks and appetizers will be served. More...

RSI Social Event at the Wildhorse Saloon (Room Wildhorse Saloon (downtown Nashville))

10 Sep 18
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Railway Supply Institute

Put on your dancing boots and join your RSI friends and colleagues for a rockin’ good time and a taste of Nashville hospitality at the Wildho... More...

Breakfast, Expo Hall (Room Outside Exhibit Hall B, L3)

11 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

Join us in Hall B for breakfast in the RSI/CMA 2018 Expo Hall. More...

Expo Hall Hours (Room Exhibit Hall B, L3)

11 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Exhibition Hours/Meals

IAROO - Contract Dispatching Services (Room 202-A)

11 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Jade Hickey ; Robin Bohn
Describes solutions to conduct safe, high-performance and effective rail traffic control operations and how contracted dispatching services can be ... More...

MARTS - Business Meeting (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Annual Business Meeting. More...

LRW: Changing Ingrained Processes (Room 204)

11 Sep 18
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Alison Brayman
Alison Brayman is an Assistant Chief Engineer of Signals and Communications at CP Rail. Her presentation will take a look at what CP has done to up... More...

LMOA Business Meeting (Room 205-BC)

11 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Ian Bradbury
Acceptance Speech - Newly Elected President Ian Bradbury, Peaker Services, Inc. More...

MARTS - Technical Presentations: Lisa Stabler Presentation; Motivation and Development of the AAR-2A Wheel Profile; Technology vs. Regulations (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Lisa Stabler ; Ron Hynes ; Scott Cummings
Presentation TBD. Speaker: Lisa Stabler. Motivation and Development of the AAR-2A Wheel Profile: Wheel/rail life extension can be achieved by be... More...

IAROO - Distributed Power-Advancement in Technology (Room 202-A)

11 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Jeff Garrels
Overview of distributed power technology development and how railroad operating practices teams may leverage to improve operations. More...

LMOA - Locomotive Software and Systems Committee Sessions (Room 205-BC)

11 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Adam Bennett ; Aldo Ferrante ; Tom Mack ; Viktor Gvelesiani
Chair Tom Mack, VeRail Technologies The Locomotive as a Data Center-Aldo Ferrante, ITG Technologies An Update on Hybrid and Battery Loc... More...

ABA - President Opening Remarks and Safety Briefing (Room 201-A)

11 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Bill Gallagher

LRW: Annual Membership Meeting (Room 204)

11 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Tanis Peterson
Join the League of Railway Women for our 2018 annual membership meeting. LRW President Tanis Peterson (Railway Assoc. of Canada) will preside. ... More...

Rail Learning Lab: Buying like a Class 1 to Deliver Long Term Value (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

11 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Thomas Holmes
In this Learning Lab you will interact with Tom Holmes (President - Railway Sourcing Solutions) about the common purchasing strategies, processes a... More...

ABA - Brake Systems Committee Update (Room 201-A)

11 Sep 18
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Bill Sheesley
The AAR Brake Systems Committee will provide an update to the 2017-2018 activities of the Committee, such as modifications and regulatory changes i... More...

ABA - Results from FRA Test Waiver Regarding Automated Single Car Brake Test Devices (Room 201-A)

11 Sep 18
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): Bill Sheesley

IAROO - Washington Update (Room 202-A)

11 Sep 18
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Moller

MARTS Railcar Shop Safety Innovation Award - CF Rail Services (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

11 Sep 18
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): James Allen ; Randy Thomure
The Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services (MARTS) will award it's first ever "Railcar Shop Safety Innovation Award" to CF... More...

LRW Panel Dicussion: Diversity in the Rail Industry (Room 204)

11 Sep 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Anamaria Bonilla ; Debbie Taylor ; Katie Hadenfeldt ; Stephanie Noel
Numerous studies shown that a diverse array of backgrounds results in higher-quality decision making, improved performance, and aversion to groupth... More...

ABA - LD1000 Purge Optimization (Room 201-A)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): David Diana ; Eric Wright

IAROO - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Room 202-A)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Michelle Moore-McNeil
Explains the process of developing and implementing a successful Obstructive Sleep Apnea program for Locomotive Engineers and Conductors.  Cri... More...

LMOA - Electrical Maintenance Committee Sessions (Room 205-BC)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA)

Speaker(s): Doug Johnson ; Eugen Grecu ; Jason Fox ; Joe Whitmer ; Keith Mellin ; Peter Scholtens ; Randy Honc ; Rodney Myers ; Sid Bakker
Chair Keith Mellin, Peaker Services Inc. Keep your Locomotive Running-Understanding Slip Ring Maintenance - Doug Johnson, Morgan Advanced... More...

MARTS - AAR’s Asset Health Strategic Initiative (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Bo Thompson ; David "Chip" Summey ; Jamie Williams ; Kim Bowling ; Todd Snyder
This session will include updates on the current focus of the industry’s Asset Health Strategic Initiative. Topics covered will include: onbo... More...

Rail Learning Lab: Technology, People, and the Future of Freight Rail (Room Exhibit Hall, Booth 225)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Kari Gonzales
This session focuses on how the Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI) is helping the industry leverage a changing workforce and available te... More...

ABA - Thank You Committee, Passing of the Gavel, Raffle Drawing, Closing Business (Room 201-A)

11 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Air Brake Association (ABA)

Speaker(s): John Kevin Allin
11:15 am - Passing of the Gavel and Raffle Drawing 11:30 am - Closing Business More...

IAROO - Visualizing Simulation Results for Better Understanding of in-train Forces (Room 202-A)

11 Sep 18
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Intl. Assoc. of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO)

Speaker(s): Walter Rosenberger
Visualizing in-train forces adds significant value to TOES simulations.  Two case studies show how this translates into safer and more product... More...

LRW: CSX Radnor Yard Facility Tour (Offsite) (Room CSX Radnor Yard)

11 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: League of Railway Women (LRW)

Speaker(s): Jane Covington
The League of Railway Women (LRW) will conclude their 2018 annual conference with a tour CSX's Radnor Yard located about 10 miles from downtown... More...

MARTS - Protective Coatings Committee: Using Inspection Instrument Technology for Quality in Railcar Lining Installations; How Formulation Technology Can Help Coating Inspection; AAR Audits Impact on Coating Shops; Automated/Remote Blasting Technology (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Brian Kenimer ; Ed Zaharias ; Joe Craig ; Kenneth Campbell ; Mike Hinman ; William Corbett
Using Inspection Instrument Technology for Quality in Railcar Lining Installations: Verifying the quality of surface preparation and installation o... More...

Quality Assurance Workshop including The A-B-Cs of Building a Quality Assurance Manual (Room 201-B)

11 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brad Ivey ; Gary Alderson ; John Byrne
This workshop is designed for those who are newcomers to quality assurance in the rail industry. You will learn the basics of building a manual adh... More...

MARTS - Industry Trends and Working Alone (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Moller
Industry Trends and Working Alone: • Railroad Safety – Current Performance (with an emphasis on mechanical related risks) and some h... More...

MARTS - Interchange Rules Panel (Room 202-BC)

11 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Railcar Technical Services Association (RTSA)

Speaker(s): Gary Nelson ; Jamie Williams ; Jerry Bohacik ; Nichole Fimple
Interchange Rules Panel: The Interchange Rule Panel will allow members of the Arbitration and Rules Committee and the Car Repair Billing Commi... More...