A COSTHA presentation on the issues regarding reserve logistics of HazMat products and packaging.

1. COSTHA ANNUAL FORUM 2008 March 11 – 13 th St. Petersburg, Florida

5. Sources of Reverse Logistics Hardware Building supply Grocery Pharmacy Department store Specialty Boutiques Convenience stores “ Big Box store” Other? Independent sales agents Catalog sales & Warehouses Recall coordinators Auto, ATV, Motorcycle Dealers Marinas, Parts Stores

13. How Reverse Logistics Works: USPS Air Express Common carrier Private carrier

14. DOT/PHMSA’s position: “ Regulation alone is not enough to fulfill our safety mission. We rely on partners, like COSTHA members, to help protect the public and the environment from careless or non-compliant shipments” “ The partnership we are entering will develop and introduce practical safety solutions that work for the public and the regulated industry.”

15. COSTHA’s ROLE in REVERSE LOGISTICS: “ The industry has established an excellent safety record for regulatory compliance and safety in the distribution of hazardous materials.”

17. Win – Win Outcome: “ Through this partnership, COSTHA and PHMSA can openly discuss the issues and provide solutions to enhance transportation safety”

22. The COSTHA partnership with PHMSA is a commitment to moving this initiative forward COME JOIN US! COSTHA