Session 8: January 26-27, 2016

EVENT LOCATION

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7^th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410

SECURITY PROCEDURES

Due to this session being held in a Federal building, there are some additional security measures. Please review the information below:

• You must pre-register for this session no later than January 22, 2016, in order to gain access to the building. Registration is free.
• Click here to register.
• Additional information will be requested from you during registration. You will be asked for your date of birth, the last four digits of your social security number, and the State that issued your driver’s license or State identification card. *You will also be asked to indicate if you will be bringing a laptop or tablet with you (if you are unsure, please check “yes” as you will be required to have a property pass).
• Please enter HUD through the Southeast Lobby of the building. 
• Upon arrival at HUD, please present a copy of the confirmation email received after registration as well as your acceptable identification* (see below). You will be required to go through the magnetometers. All bags and cell phones will go through the linescans. You can then sign in at the IHBG Formula Negotiated Rulemaking event table where you will be provided with an ID badge and personal property pass (if applicable).
• If you are bringing in personal equipment (laptops or tablets), you will be required to show the property pass that you were issued when leaving the building.

*NOTE: As of January 10, 2016, Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting attendees’ driver’s licenses or identification cards issued by the following States:

1. Minnesota
2. Illinois
3. Missouri
4. New Mexico
5. Washington
6. American Samoa

The attendees from the above States must present another form of ID such as:

• Driver’s license issued by the US Department of State
• State buildings photo identity cards (PIV card)
• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• DHS-designated enhanced driver's license
• Airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan)
• Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation worker identification credential
• Identification card issued by local government (including county or city) containing a photograph, name, and expiration date
• University, library or school card containing a photograph, name, and expiration date 

EVENT AGENDA

• On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, registration will begin at 8:00 AM.
• On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, the session will begin at 8:30 AM.

Please allow sufficient time for security screening each morning.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved for event attendees at:

Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12^th Street, NW
Washington DC 20005
(202) 737-2200

The “Cut-Off Date” has been extended to January 13, 2016, to receive the special event rate of $179 single occupancy. Reservation requests received after the Cut-Off Date will be accepted on a space available basis. To make hotel reservations, please click here or call 1-800-393-2510. Be certain to specify the HUD Negotiated Room Rental room block code.

PARKING

Valet parking is offered by the hotel ($55.70 for standard sized vehicles).

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION (TO/FROM AIRPORT)

Shuttle service to and from the airport is not available through the hotel. However, there are several options for transportation as noted below.

Reagan National Airport (DCA)

The Washington Marriott is located approximately 20-30 minutes from the airport.

Taxi: Approximately $20 one way.

Super Shuttle: $16 per person one way. Call 1-800-258-3826 for reservations.

Metro (see below): Approximately $4 per person one way and 40 minutes travel time. The Washington Marriott is located above the Metro Station (.1 miles). Use the 11^th and G Street Exit. From Line Towards Destination National Airport Station Blue Largo Town Center Metro Center.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

The Washington Marriott is located approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour from the airport.

Taxi: Approximately $75 one way.

Super Shuttle: $31 per person one way. Call 1-800-258-3826 for reservations.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

The Washington Marriott is located approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours from the airport.

Taxi: Approximately $90 one way.

Super Shuttle: $40 per person one way. Call 1-800-258-3826 for reservations.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION (TO/FROM HOTEL AND HUD)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is approximately 1.5 miles from the Washington Marriott.

Taxi: Approximately $15 one way.

Metro (see below): NOTE: Metro is recommended as it is approximately 10 minutes travel time. Parking and cabs can be difficult to find during rush hour. Both the hotel and HUD are within .1 miles from the metro exits. The cost is approximately $4 one way. See below for additional information. The Washington Marriott is located above the Metro Center station (11^th and G Street).

 For additional information about riding Metro, please visit: www.wmata.com.

Metro Map: http://wmata.com/rail/docs/color_map_silverline.pdf

MEALS

All meals will be on your own.

COFFEE

Dunkin Donuts coffee will be available for purchase cash-only on the first floor of HUD Weaver Building (the location of session)