IRP UpdateIRP Update

IFTAIFTA2006 Managers Workshop and 2006 Managers Workshop and

Law Enforcement SeminarLaw Enforcement Seminar

IRP – Program OverviewIRP – Program Overview Model of Good Govt./Cooperation

A Model of Efficiency for Jurisdictions and Industry Alike

Economic Impact:

$2 Billion in Fees

Efficiency for Shipping & Commerce

IRP, Inc. SnapshotIRP, Inc. Snapshot

Official Repository of IRP

Professional Staff

Multiple Services for Members – Plan Admin., Meetings, Info., etc

Clearinghouse – Netting function, EFT – great member program

Partially-owned Subsidiary of AAMVA

IRP Major Projects - RewriteIRP Major Projects - Rewrite Rewrite Guiding Principle:

A registrant is a registrant: All vehicles should be registered under the same rules – unless there is a compelling reason or conflicting regulation for a particular industry segment that requires following different rules.

IRP Major Projects - RewriteIRP Major Projects - Rewrite Rewrite Purpose:

The Plan needs to better reflect modern technology and business practices.

The language in the Plan needs to be clear.

The various Plan sections should be coordinated and consistent.

The Plan should allow for full implementation of NAFTA, including the eventual admission of Mexico as an IRP member.

Proposed Ballot 2006.02 – Plan Rewrite For Discussion at IRP Annual Meeting

Out for vote in October 2006

If approved, effective July 1, 2008

IRP Major Projects - RewriteIRP Major Projects - Rewrite

Rewrite Benefits:

Future participation of Mexico as a member jurisdiction.

Provide clarity and uniformity in determining IRP registration fees.

Specific guidance for fleet consolidation, addition of vehicles, and splitting fees. This will ensure jurisdictions realize appropriate revenue when fleets are changed or moved from one jurisdiction to another.

Clear alternatives for establishing a base jurisdiction.

Adding “reasonableness” and jurisdiction accountability.

IRP Major Projects – Rewrite IRP Major Projects – Rewrite

IRP Major Projects – Dues BallotIRP Major Projects – Dues Ballot

Ballot approved to change dues rate to $6,000 flat rate plus escalating PU scale

Will be implemented for FY 2009

IRP Strategic InitiativesIRP Strategic Initiatives Outreach Efforts:

Part of Strategic Plan to become a stakeholder in motor carrier issues

Federal agencies – created Board advisory seat for FMCSA

Law Enforcement – priority audience, recent presentation with IFTA at CVSA

Others include UCR, HVUT – working with AAMVA

Continue to work with and explore opportunities with IFTA!

IRP Strategic InitiativesIRP Strategic Initiatives Focus on Education and Training:

Help Ensure Compliance by increasing education for members and possibly industry

Utilize multiple tools, including existing ones such as meetings and new opportunities for distance- and web-based learning

IRP Strategic InitiativesIRP Strategic Initiatives

Increased/Enhanced Communications:

Looking to create more targeted outreach

Identifying priority audiences, such as federal agencies and LE

New and more interactive web site – coming soon!

IRP and IFTA – Working TogetherIRP and IFTA – Working Together

Audit Workshop

Joint Reviews – First Recently in MN

Participate with IFTA on Border State Issues

Information Exchange – Annual meeting presentations

Great Ideas – “IFTA does it this way” or “IRP does it that way”

Important Dates: 2006 - 2007Important Dates: 2006 - 2007 November 3-7 ’06: IRP Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA

January ‘07: IRP/IFTA Audit Workshop, Tempe, AZ

April ‘07: IRP Managers/Supervisors Workshop, Quebec City, Quebec

Fall ’07: IRP Annual Meeting, TBD in Region II