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Washington, D.C. Chapter July 2016

inside this issue: Chapter Meeting Notice

New JATC Director The next monthly Chapter Meeting will be held at the Kenwood Golf and
Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland at 11:30 a.m. onWednesday, July 13,
Apprenticeship Class 2021 2016. The Education Committee has reserved a segment of the meeting for a
presentation onCorporate Cyber Securityby Ms. Jennifer Bleam, Principal of
Graduation Ceremony Frogworks Computer and Network Services - and IT management company. In
Snapshots addition, Mr. Tom Meighan, Commissioner of the Division of Labor and
Industry at the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
(No) Meeting Reminder (DLLR), has accepted the GovernmentAffairs Committee's invitation to attend.

Project Management New Chapter Staff
Training
The Chapter is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Denise
Imminent: OSHA Penalties Mitchell. Ms.MitchelljoinedtheChapter’sstaffonJune27,
Increase 2016 as a Director. Denise comes to NECA as an accom-
plished executive with 25+ years of business experience
OSHA Final Rule Raises specializing in Labor Relations, most recently as Manager of
Questions Labor Relations and Compliance Programs for DC Water
and prior to that, a Senior Labor Relations Officer with the
The Industrial Internet of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. In
Things addition to her law degree in Employment and Labor Law from Howard University,
she is a graduate ofThe GeorgeWashington University Center for Excellence in
The Chapter Municipal Management and the MetropolitanWashington Council of Governments
is pleased to announce the Institute for Regional Excellence/Executive Development Program. Denise has
membershipof Metropolitan achieved certifications as a Certified Public Manager (CPM) and as a Senior Human
Controls, Inc. represented by Resources Professional (SPHR), and an EEO investigator.

Mr. Paul Cabada. NewAdministration at Local 26, IBEW

Welcome and
congratulations!

New Member As the result of the recent Local Union 26 elections, Mr. George Hogan is the
Local’s Business Manager, and Mr.Tom Myers is the elected President. The new
administration assumed responsibility July 1, 2016.We congratulate both George
and Tom on their election. The Chapter looks forward to a productive working
relationship with the new leadership team.

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Membership Graduation Ceremony Snapshots

New JATC Director he 2016 Graduation Ceremony was held on June
4th at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Mary-
s. Kevin Burton was promoted to the position of land. The event celebrated the graduation of 137
JATCDirectoronJune13,2016. Kevinhasbeen Inside apprentices, 4Telecommunicationapprentices,and
with the JATC since 2007; first as an instructor, 33 Residential Wiremen who were upgraded. For their
and then as anAssistant Director (2012). Kevin currently dedication and service to the JATC, special thanks to the
attends the Georg eWashington University Law School and managementtrusteesontheJATC(SteveKelly,KenBassett,
expects to obtain her J.D. in the near future. The Chapter Gregg Kaderabek), and the JATTF (Dave McKay, Joe
congratulates Ms. Burton on her promotion. Daley,Andrew Porter).

Apprenticeship Class of 2021 NECA Executive DirectorAndrew Porter gave the management
congratulatory address
he JATC completed the selection process for the
class of 2021 by accepting 250 people into the
program. During this selection process, the JATC
received over 4000 applications, of which 676 were
interviewed, requiring 32 interviewing sessions.
Typically, applicantsareinterviewedbyapanelconsist-
ing of two labor representatives, two management represen-
tatives, and a JATC staff person. Each representative
contributed no less than one full day to the process. The
Chapter is grateful to the following management representa-
tives for their contributions ton this important task:

Greg Bayliff, Coastal Electric JATC Chairman, Steve Kelly distributed diplomas to graduates
Gary King, Dynalectric Company
Jim Smith, DynalectricCompany JATTF Chairman, Dave McKay also distributed graduates'
RitchieWells, Dynalectric Company diplomas
Steve Kubanda, Rosendin Electric
Fred Helsley, Rosendin Electric
Debra Carignan, Commercial Power
Steve Howard, J.E. Kelly & Sons Electrical

JoeyTominovich, Chesapeake Electrical
Joe Daley, J.E. Richards Electric

Chad Bittick, J.E. Richards Electric
Dave Bastain, J.E. Richards Electric
Steve Orchowski, Al Gleeson Electrical
Steve Nowak, PotomacTesting
Jim Merriam, JKM Electric
Jim Polk, Singleton Electric
Steve Nowak, PotomacTesting
Steve Robey, Mona Electric Group
BobbyTerrett, Specified Electrical Systems
Chuck Hinton, C3M Power Systems
Donny Schwier, C3M Power Systems
Sean Gourlay, Power Services
Tony Reyes,Aarrow Electrical Solutions
Rick Steele,Aarrow Electrical Solutions

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2016 INSIDE WIREMTArNaGiRnAiDnUgATES

Agee, Forrest D. Downer, Keno K. Holland, Cory J. Mitchell, MarcusA. Roelofs, MichaelA.

Anderson, Chris J. Dubon,AlexanderJ. Hostetter Jr., Ernest R. MobleyJustinJ. Romero Robert M.

Asadi, BenjaminA. DunlevyJr.,Bernard House, Jason C. Montenegro,DougE. Satsangi,Sharad

Ballinger Jr., DavidT. Dunnington,Charles Jameson, MartinA. Moore, Geoffrey M. Sellers, Derek J.

Bland, DolandA. Dziegrenuk,NickM. Jodrie, DavidA. Moore, Raymond M. Simbana, Fernando M.

Blomquist Jr., Ed R. Farrish,Dennard Johnson, DanielA. Morrow, Zachary J. Smith,Victoria K.

Brickhouse, MattW. Fewell Jr., Ricky E. KabbaTuray,Ahmed MunozValero, Greg Spears, Michael J.

Broadnaa, Chris M. Flanagan Jr., Mark D. Kelly Jr., Robert D. Neel, Kyle A. Sperry, Shawn I.

Brown, Chris L. Foard, Eric J. Kite, Thomas J. Newby, Kevai C. Stewart Jr.,Thomas E.

Brown, James E. Frerker, Ronald M. Knaack, Charles C. Nichols,AustinA. Stone, Justin G.

BuckleyJr.,William Gale,TimothyM. Kramer, RichardT. Olaegbe, Mudasiru K. Suydam, Demarcus C.

Burgess, Julius I. Gardiner,TylerA. Kugler,SamuelM. Oustouk,Rachid Taylor Jr., Lawrence E.

Burke, Solomon I. Gbedema, John K. Kwiec, Joseph D. Parker Jr.,William M. Thompson, BryanA.

Burr, PhilipW. Gebremichael,Getachew Langley,DamianJ. Perry, Garret R. Todd, Steven B.

Busey, ChrisT. Green Jr., Arthur L. Laser, Matthew H. Pompey, KevinV. VanWerkhoven, Derek

Callaway,MichaelS. Grow, Kevin K. Lavin, Sean P. Potter, Jacob M.. Watkins, MichaelA.

Cannon, RyanP. Hallahan,Matthew** LedfordIII,William Potts, Ryan M. Weinstein,Andrew M.

Carey, Paul J. Hamilton,CreigS. Linkenhoker Jr., Charles Poullard, Brent D. Weinstein,DanielB

Chamberlain,Patricia Hankins,VincentR. Long,DanielG. Price,Andrew J. Werner, Matthew E.

Clark, Edward B. Hanks, Joshua M. Long, David T. Price, DarriceT. Wheeler, Phillip M.

Coleman, Brendan M. Haritan, Mark C. Luther IV, George E. Proctor, KevinW. Williamson,JosephD.

Collinson,JoshuaS. Harper, Michael A. Marion,AlexanderR. Rawls,NicholasJ. Wilson,CordellL.

Cornett, Thomas S. Harrison,Adam M.* Marquez, Marden S. Richter, KarlA. Woman, Scott C.

Davis,BenjaminC. Harrison,RyanM. Marriott,JustinD. RidenourJr., Dennis Wright,HarryR.

Dearinger,BrandonS. Hayleck,JonathanR. McVeigh,JohnE. Roa Solis, Orlando J. Wynn, Mark R.

Diaz Metendez, Jose Higdon,DouglasS. Milloy,JosiahM. Roach,AnthonyE.

Dickson, Jeremy N. Hite, Curtis R. MillsJr.,DouglasL. Robinson,KennethB. *Valedictorian

Diggs II,Vivion A. Hodge, JustinA. MitchellSr.,Carlton Robinson, Nathan J. **Salutatorian

2016 TELECOM GRADUATES

Newman II, Eric O. O’Hara, Michael T. Richardson,Mitchell* Rohrbaugh, Ken ** Steenburn, Mark D.

2016 UPGRADE GRADUATES

Alvarado, Jaime E. Clattey,William A. McKemie, Charles E. Randall, Doute D. Velasco, Danis
Anderson II., Dale J. Whalen, MichaelA.
Asamoah, Nelson D. Cotton, John A. Miranda, Edwin J. Reyes, Herbert E. Whittington,Craig J.
Barnett, Marvin T. Williamson,Dane
Berblg,Phillip J. Ford, Chadwick G. Olson, Eric D. Santiago, Ramon M. Woods, David C.
Bonilla, David J. * Valedictorian
Cardino, Gabiel J. Kouraichi,Sofiene* Palmer,Dalton Severichs, Eduardo **Salutatorian

Lacy, Shannon P. Peed, Justin A. Smith Ill., Billy R. **

McClellan,Brandon Porter, Shawn A. Soto,Edwin

McGhee Jr.,Tommy Quintanilla,EliasM. Vance, Matthew P.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Ballinger Jr., David Burgess, Julius I. Busey, ChrisT. Cotton, John A. Davis, Benjamin C.
Gbedema, John K.
Jodrie, DavidA. Gebremichael, Getachew Hankins,VincentR. Harrison,AdamM. Hodge, JustinA.
Rohrbaugh, Ken B.
Marquez, Marden S. McClellan,Brandon Morrow, Zachary J. ParkerJr.,William
Phone: (703) 658-4383 Steenburn, Mark D. Taylor Jr., Lawrence Watkins, MichaelA.

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(No) Meeting Reminder OSHA Final Rule Raises Questions

There is no monthly Chapter meeting ast month’s newsletter reported the Occupational
scheduledforAugust. SeetheCalendar Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) had
of Events (on page 5) for subsequent announced requirements for employters to elec-
meeting dates, and plan accordingly. tronically report information found on their OSHA 300,
300A and 301 forms. Not a month has passed and questions
Training have started to arise related to the intent of the final rule.
Notable issues are:

2016 Project Management Training Post incident DrugTesting- OSHAadvises that
while the rule does not prohibit drug testing of
roject managers are the center pin of every con- employees, it cautions the use of drug testing as a
struction project.Awell-trainedprojectmanager form of retaliation which may discourage injury
is indispensable to the success of a project. The reporting.
Chapter will sponsor the NECA/MCA Project Manage-
ment Training program again this Fall. The training is Searchability of Employer's Data – The agency
scheduled to beginSeptember 8,2016 atthe JATCfacility quotes Presidents Obama’s Open Government Ini-
in Lanham, Maryland. tiativeasaprimarymotivatorfortherule.Employer’s
The training consists of eight, full-day sessions over the data that is collected via electronic submission will
span of eight weeks. Classes will consist of participants from be viewable by the general public via a search
the mechanical and electrical contracting industry.The feature on OSHA’s website.
course is taught by nationally-recognized instructors and
local industry experts.Attached with the newsletter is the Employee Incentive Programs – while the final
courseprofileandtheregistrationform. ThisistheChapter's rule does not prohibit the use of incentive programs,
most popular training program and has consistently been OSHA warns employers of utilizing incentive pro-
sold out. The Chapter encourages members to plan accord- grams that discourage an employee from reporting
ingly and register early. injuries or illnesses.

Safety Submission of Electronic Data – OSHA has
informed stakeholders that it will provide a secure
Imminent: OSHA Penalties Increase portal for submission of electronic data. This site has
not been made available to employers but should be
he Department of Labor issued two interim rules ready by January, 2017.
on June 30th directing OSHA to increase penal-
ties. OSHA'snewpenaltyamountsareapplicable For more information on the Final Rule, visit: osha.gov/
to civil penalties assessed afterAugust 1st, whose associated recordkeeping/finalrule/. As more information becomes
violations occurred after November 2, 2015. The adjust- available, the Chapter will continue to provide updates.
ments to OSHA penalties include:

Maximum Penalty Serious Violation
from $ 7,000 to $12,471

Maximum PenaltyWillful or Repeat Violations
from $70,000 to $124,709

Without a doubt these penalty adjustments are signifi-

cant and should be noted by members when considering an
appeal of a proposed OSHA violation. Akey reminder is

that these penalties will impact other DOL agencies. See the RecentTrenching and Excavation training at member's shop
attached OSHA press release for more information.

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Business Development our

CYa endar of Eventsby Michael Mock
The Industrial Internet of Things July 13, 2016
Chapter Meeting
or several years trade publications have reported Kenwood Country Club, Bethesda, MD
on the growing technology of the Internet of
Things (IoT), a world in which everyday objects

areconnectedandhavetheabilitytosendandreceive data. September 8 - October 27, 2016
Areas of initial IoT implementation included improving the Project Management Training
gathering and analysis of energy performance data in build- JATC Facility, Lanham, MD
ings, and numerous applications in residential markets.

More recently, the Industrial Internet ofThings (IIoT) September 13, 2016
has begun to gain substantial momentum, particularly in Board of Directors Meeting
manufacturing. The research groupTechTarget notes “IIoT McCormick & Schmick's, Nat'l Harbor, MD
incorporates machine learning and big data technology,

harnessing the sensor data, machine-to-machine (M2M) September 13, 2016
communication and automation technologies that have ex- Chapter Meeting
isted in industrial settings for years. The driving philosophy McCormick & Schmick's, Nat'l Harbor, MD
behindtheIIoTisthatsmartmachinesarebetterthanhumans

at accurately and consistently capturing and communicating October 4, 2016
data.” Thisshiftoffocustothemanufacturingarenashould Board of Directors Meeting
provide strong business opportunities for NECA contrac- Chapter Office, Annandale, VA
tors.

General Electric is among the firms leading the IIoT October 5, 2016
charge,announcingitwillinvest$1.4billionintoitssoftware Chapter Meeting
business in 2016. In addition, GE has created a subsidiary, Kenwood Country Club, Bethesda, MD
Current,thatisfocusedsolelyonIIoT. Otherlargefirmsare

also pushing this technology and, according to the Wall October 7 - 10, 2019
Street Journal, over the next 10 years investment in IIoT is NECA Convention and Trade Show
predicted to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Convention & Expo Center, Boston, MA

This highly interconnected technology is not without

some very serious potential drawbacks, including the possi- November 9, 2016
bility of major security breaches and massive systems fail- Construction Technology Forecast Seminar
ures. Proponents of IIoT believe these issues can be BWI Airport Marriott, Linthicum, MD
addressed and that the upside for business–and by extension

NECA contractors- will be greater productivity and profit- November 9, 2016
ability. Welcome to the future. Chapter Meeting

BWI Airport Marriott, Linthicum, MD

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