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Transcript of National Coalition on Drift Minimization Update Oct. 25, 1999.
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National Coalition on Drift Minimization
UpdateOct. 25, 1999
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Spray Drift Task Force
April 199038 Companies$18 Million21 Studies
Airblast, Aerial, Ground, Chemigation
40 Reports
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SDTF Purpose To develop spray drift data required to
fulfill data call-in requirements from the USEPA.
Help formulate label language regarding application methods to reduce spray drift.
Provide educational opportunities to develop best management practices which reduce spray drift.
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NCODM Goal:
Reduce Drift
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Purposes of the Coalition
Develop a national educational program that will bring about the desired behavior from applicators and other decision makers and thus, manage and minimize off-target drift of fertilizer and chemicals.
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Purposes of the Coalition
Develop a national educational program that will bring about the desired behavior from applicators and other decision makers and thus, manage and minimize off-target drift of fertilizer and chemicals.
Achieve improved coordination and communication between the federal, state and local regulatory community and the educational and technological providers.
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Purposes of the Coalition Develop a national educational program that will bring
about the desired behavior from applicators and other decision makers and thus, manage and minimize off-target drift of fertilizer and chemicals.
Achieve improved coordination and communication between the federal, state and local regulatory community and the educational and technological providers.
Make it possible for applicators to utilize the latest technologies available that will help them minimize drift with the least possible impact on efficacy.
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Composition of the Coalition Federal
government agencies EPA
OPP
USDA CREES, FS, ARS
State government (AAPCO)
University PAT coordinators
Companies Chemical Equipment
Associations Representatives of
the insurance industry
Representatives of the government of Ontario, Canada
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Organization
Co-chaired by - Mr. Jim Boillot, President
National Agricultural Aviation Association
Dr. Paul Kindinger, President/CEOAgricultural Retailers Association
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Organization
Co-chaired by Mr. Jim Boillot Dr. Paul Kindinger
Responsibilities divided into three major areas:Education: Taskforce Chair-Mary
Grodner, Louisiana State University
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Organization Co-chaired by
Mr. Jim Boillot Dr. Paul Kindinger
Responsibilities divided into three major areas: Education: Taskforce Chair-Mary Grodner, LSURegulatory: Taskforce Chair-Bob
Wulfhorst, AAPCO.
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Organization Co-chaired by
Mr. Jim Boillot Dr. Paul Kindinger
Responsibilities divided into three major areas: Education: Taskforce Chair - Mary Grodner, LSU
Regulatory: Taskforce Chair - Bob Wulfhorst, AAPCO.
Technology: Taskforce Chair - Dennis Gardisser and Bob Wolf.
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Major Accomplishments to Date
Pulled stakeholders together and formed coalition. Reviewed findings of Spray Drift Task Force? AAPCO regulatory survey. Coalition educational survey. Developed vision of “ideal” behavioral goals. Developed definitions for drift and buffer zone. Developed suggested national curriculum for spray
drift component in all educational programs. Completed Video
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Current Projects:
Distribution of drift education videoRelease of two slide sets via the wwwSummarizing a second regulatory profileAccumulating technological informationDeveloping an evaluation tool to
determine the success of coalition efforts
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Current Projects:
Creation of additional educational modules Professionalism - Decision Making
Process Technology
Creating a CD ROMLabeling Issues for Drift Management
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Proposed Actions for a Nationwide Program
Develop a basic video presentation to acquaint growers with drift fundamentals.
Develop video of spray table to visually demonstrate drift.
Develop materials for site-specific applicator technology.
Develop guidelines, booklets, carry-home materials.
Begin development of “smart systems” computer
model.
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Next Meeting:
Planned for Dec 15, 1999Reno, NV at NAAAone-day meetingMore details will be available on
the ‘Drifters List Serve’ soonMeetings are open to the public!