Meeting Venue
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
Long Glass Conference Center – Building 308
110 Vernon Avenue
Panama City, FL 32407
The meeting will be held in the Long Glass Conference Center, Building 308. Posted signs will indicate direction and parking areas.
Meeting Attendees/Guests – Please Review Carefully
Attendance at the Safety Panel Meeting is limited to:
- U.S. Government Employees
- Approved U.S. Government Contractors*
- Approved Representatives of Foreign Government Agencies*
*Requests for approval must be submitted in writing, and should be sent to Michael Brundage and Julie Simmons. Deadline for requests for foreign nationals: January 19, 2017. The deadline for requests for U.S. government contractors: February 1, 2017 (extended). Requests received after this date cannot be accepted.
Meeting Registration/Visitor Access
Deadline for registration for Foreign Government Employees: January 23, 2017.
Deadline for registration for U.S. citizens: February 8, 2017.
All presenters, as well as meeting attendees, are required to register for the meeting. No walk-in/day-of meeting registrations will be permitted.
Visitor badges are required for all non-DoD visitors. Visitors who DO NOT POSSESS a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) will be required to submit an access request form (SECNAV Form 5512/1) to NSAPCBASEACCESS@navy.mil prior to the registration deadline. Forms may also be submitted via JPAS (NSWC PCD SMO: 613315).
Visitors may pick up their visitor badges upon arrival at the Visitor Reception Center (VRC), located at 101 Vernon Avenue, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. All Foreign Nationals must check in at the VRC and present their passports for proper identification before “escort required” badges can be issued. Foreign Nationals must be accompanied at all times, regardless of program affiliation. Please note that the VRC is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and is accessible via the Thomas Drive West Gate.
Presenters/Presentations
If you would like to present at the Safety Panel Meeting, please email Julie Simmons with your presentation title. Presentations in MS PowerPoint or Adobe PDF format will be due by COB February 8, 2017.
Overall Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming
While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the Safety Panel leaders have planned the following overall agenda:
Wednesday, February 22
- 8:00 a.m.: Registration
- 8:30 a.m.: Safety Panel Meeting of the CWG
- 5:00 p.m.: Adjourn
- 6:30 p.m.: Optional Group Dinner/Social
Thursday, February 23
- 8:00 a.m.: Meeting Announcements/Remarks
- 8:10 a.m.: Safety Panel Meeting of the CWG
- 2:00 p.m.: NSWC PCD Facility Tours
- 4:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Facility Tours
Tours of NSWC PCD facilities will be conducted the afternoon of Thursday, February 23, 2017. Tour areas being considered include the following:
- Mine Warfare
- Diving and Life Support
- Amphibious Warfare
- Special Operations
- Explosive Ordinance Disposal
Transportation
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is approximately 22 miles, and a 30-40 minute drive from NSWC PCD. The closest alternative airport, Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport (VPS), is approximately 60 miles, (a 1:45-2 hour drive) from NSWC PCD.
Lodging
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
7115 Coastal Palms Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 234-3133
Hampton Inn Panama City Beach
2909 Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 236-8988
Full Area Lodging List
Food Accommodations
While there is no registration fee, $10.00 per person, per day, will be collected on-site for beverages and snacks provided during the meeting. Lunch will be on your own. A list of local lunch and dinner style restaurants will be available at registration.
If your attendance plans change, please make sure you cancel your registration so we may adjust food quantities to avoid unnecessary charges.
Group Dinner
An optional group dinner/social will be held Wednesday evening, February 22, 2017. If you would like to attend, please indicate so on your registration form.
Contact
Michael Brundage, Chair
(443) 395-4814
michael.t.brundage2.civ@mail.mil
Julie Simmons, Vice Chair
(301) 227-1853
julie.simmons@navy.mil