Meeting Evaluation Summary
January 20-22, 1999
Jacksonville, Florida
I. Affiliation (self-identified):
| 15 Member (TEC/WG Member Organization) | 2 U.S. DOE Contractor |
| 6 Participant | 1 Other |
| 10 U.S. Department of Energy |
II. How useful were the following presentations or sessions in providing you with ideas or information that directly addressed your needs?
A. An Introduction to TEC/WG
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(5) | (7) | (2) | (17) |
B. Plenary Session #1--Topic Group Reports
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(18) | (15) | (0) | (1) |
C. Plenary Session #2—Panel Discussion of TEMPER ‘98/Portsmouth (VA) Naval Response Exercises
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(15) | (15) | (3) | (1) |
D. Plenary Session #3—Panel Discussion: Balancing Free Speech & Safe Transportation
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(17) | (12) | (3) | (2) |
E. Plenary Session #4—Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned from Recent Navy Napalm Shipments
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(14) | (14) | (0) | (2) |
F. Plenary Session #5—Summary of Breakout Sessions
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(9) | (14) | (4) | (5) |
G. Breakout Sessions
1. General Planning
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(20) | (10) | (3) | (1) |
2. Emergency Management Planning & Training Assistance
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(7) | (15) | (8) | (3) |
3. Transportation Operations
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(11) | (18) | (3) | (2) |
H. Demonstration of FAST Financial Assistance Database
| Response: | Very Useful | Somewhat Useful | Not Useful | Didn't Attend |
# responding: |
(2) | (10) | (2) | (20) |
III. What topics would you like to discuss at future TEC/WG meetings?
(sample responses)
Response # responding Dr. Peter Sandman’s book—risk and public outrage 3 SETF Protocols process and overview in plenary session 2 Transportation aspects of accelerated cleanup 2 Discussion of public outreach process/media training 2
IV. What session from the meeting was MOST useful to you?
(sample responses)
| Response | # responding |
| General Planning Breakout Session | 8 |
| Plenary #3: Balancing Free Speech & Safe Transportation | 8 |
| Plenary #4: Lessons Learned from Navy Napalm Shipments | 4 |
| Topic Group meetings | 3 |
| Transportation Operations Breakout Session | 2 |
V. What session from the meeting was LEAST useful to you?
(sample responses)
| Response | # responding |
| Emergency
Management Planning & Training Assistance Breakout Session |
4 |
| General Planning Breakout Session | 4 |
| Transportation Operations Breakout Session | 3 |
| Plenary Session #2: Overview of TEMPER '98/Portsmouth (VA) Naval Response Exercises | 3 |
VI. Was there anything in particular that you LIKED?
(sample responses)
| Response | # responding |
| Plenary Session #4: Lessons Learned from Navy Napalm Shipments | 5 |
| Plenary Session #3: Balancing Free Speech & Safe Transportation | 4 |
| General Planning Breakout Session | 4 |
| Location/Meeting Facilities | 3 |
VII. Was there anything in particular that
you DID NOT LIKE?
(sample responses)
| Response | # responding |
| General Planning Breakout Session--raised unrealistic expectations among participants; criteria not well-defined | 3 |
| Presentation on DOT Mode & Route Study--"talking head"; little opportunity for real discussion | 2 |
| Emergency Management/Transportation Operations Breakout Sessions too similar to plenary sessions | 2 |
| Not enough pre-meeting information distributed | 1 |
| Handouts wasted too much paper | 1 |
| TEC/WG losing focus | 1 |
VIII. How would you rate the meeting overall?
| Response: | Excellent | Good | Average | Fair | Poor |
# responding: |
11 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 |