Papers and Presentations can be found by Topic within the Program Overview below
Conference Silver and Bronze Sponsors
15th Annual TPSA Conference
February 10-12, 2015, in Savannah, GA
WELCOME TO SAVANNAH!
Welcome to Savannah and we hope you enjoy the 15th Annual Conference for The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance. TPSA consists of exceptional volunteers who make all this happen year after year and we want to thank everyone who has contributed to putting this program together. In addition, TPSA would not be able to host this conference without the assistance of all our sponsors. We ask you to please take the time to thank each of our sponsors who helped to make this possible.
We extend a warm welcome to all first time attendees and encourage everyone to meet and get to know the other attendees.
We’ve changed the format and are ending early on Wednesday with no reception that night, and varied the lengths of the sessions. Please let any of the Board members know what you think of these changes. We have two separate tracks which should allow everyone to find something of interest. Each track has exceptional topics and speakers so you won’t go wrong exploring other opportunities outside your area of expertise. This helps us all better understand the scope of what TPSA covers.
Please take the opportunity to explore and enjoy the Spanish Moss draped trees along cobblestone streets, eating and drinking establishments, and the American History that is but a few steps from the hotel.
Enjoy the conference and enjoy the Hilton Savannah Desoto Hotel. Thank you for attending!
| Jack Peterson TPSA President |
Bob Magee Conference Chair |
Many Thanks to TPSA 2015 Gold Sponsors
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 KEYNOTE SPEAKERWednesday, February 11 – 8:00 a.m. – Cumberland Room Keynote Address: Reflections on a Career as an Environmental Steward Courtesy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Phil Retallick Senior Vice President, Compliance and Regulatory AffairsClean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc Phillip G. Retallick has 37 years of professional experience in the Environmental Management arena having served in both Government and Industry. Phil currently serves as Senior Vice President for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Incorporated, North America’s largest Environmental and Energy Services Company. He joined the Company as part of the Safety-Kleen/CSD Acquisition, in September 2002. He also served as Chief Compliance Officer with the Rollins Environmental Services Company, Laidlaw Environmental Services Company and Safety-Kleen, Inc. Previously, Phil held leadership positions with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.Phil received a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Geosciences from the Pennsylvania State University. He also received a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Southern California. |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2015 | ||
| Tues | 1:00-5:00pm | TPSA Board Meeting (all are welcome) Location: Pulaski Room |
| Tues | 2:00-6:00pm | REGISTRATION – IN FOYER |
| Tues | 5:30-7:30pm | President’s Reception for Participants and Location: Madison Ballroom Guests |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | ||
| WedWed | 6:45-7:45am Plenary Session 8:00-8:55am |
Breakfast “Welcome to Savannah” by TPSA President Jack Peterson Keynote Address: Reflections on a Career as an Environmental Steward Courtesy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Phil Retallick, Senior Vice President, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Cumberland Room |
| Wed | Session Continues 9:00-9:55am |
EPA Retail Sector & RCRA NODA Panel Drew Lausch, U.S. EPA Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Kristin Fitzgerald, U.S. EPA Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Phil Retallick, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. Robert Gass, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. |
| Wed | 9:00-9:15am | Break – Exhibitor and Sponsor Displays Location: Kon Tiki Ballroom |
| Wed | Concurrent Session 1 10:00-10:55am |
Crop-Adapted Spraying Year 2, Doing More with Less Jason Deveau, Ph.D., Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Moderator: Carol Somody, Syngenta Crop Protection Compressed Gas Cylinder Management Moderator: Derrick Bell, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| Wed | 11:00 -11:15am | Break – Visit Exhibitors Displays Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Wed | Concurrent Session 2 11:15 -12:15pm |
Personal Protection and Equipment
Moderator: Carol Somody, Syngenta Crop Protection Myth Busters
Moderator: Carli Lofing, Montana Department of Agriculture |
| Wed | 12:15-1:30pm | Annual Member Meeting Luncheon Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Wed | 1:30-1:45pm | Return to Concurrent Sessions |
| Wed | Concurrent Session 3 1:45-3:00pm |
Moderator: Bob Magee, DuPont Crop Protection State Program Updates
Moderator: Carli Lofing, Montana Department of Agriculture |
| Wed | 3:00-4:00pm | Networking Session with Exhibitors & 15th Anniversary Cake and Ice Cream Celebration REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR NETWORKING CARDS SIGNED BY THE EXHIBITORS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRIZE DRAWINGS AT THE AWARDS LUNCHEON ON THURSDAY!! Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Wed | 4:00pm | ENJOY DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH!! REST OF THE DAY ON YOUR OWN! |
| Thursday, February 12, 2015 | ||
| Thurs | 6:45-7:45am | Breakfast Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Thurs | Concurrent Session 4 8:00-9:15am |
Tool for Personal Protection
Moderator: Allan Hovis, Bayer CropScience Contracts, Contractors, and Due Diligence: Part 1
Moderator: Joe Hoffman, Washington State Department of Agriculture |
| Thurs | 9:00-9:15a | Break – Visit Exhibitors Displays Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Thurs | Concurrent Session 5 9:30-10:45am |
Pollinator and Specialty Crop Protection
Moderator: Carol Black, Washington State University Contracts, Contractors and Due Diligence: Part 2 Same speakers as previous session Moderator: Joe Hoffman, Washington State Department of Agriculture |
| Thurs | 10:45-11:00am | Break – Visit Exhibitors Displays Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Thurs | Concurrent Session 6 11:00a-12:15p |
“Key Trends In Precision Agriculture and Their Role in Crop Protection and Pesticide Stewardship”Paul Schrimpf, Precision Ag Magazine – Meister Media Moderator: Carol Black, Washington State University Q&A Forum / Disposal Recap Moderator: Derrick Bell, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| Thurs | 12:15-1:45pm | Awards Luncheon – Awards & Visit Exhibitors Displays Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Thurs | Concurrent Session 7 2:00-3:30m |
Variable-Rate Technology and Sustainable Ag
Moderator: Allan Hovis, Bayer CropScience Container Emptying / Rinsing Issues
Moderator: Jack Peterson, Arizona Department of Agricultur |
| Thurs | 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Break – Visit Exhibitors Displays Location: Madison Ballroom |
| Thurs | Concurrent Session 8 3:45-5:15pm |
CFATS Applicability to Retail Fertilizer and Pesticide DealersPeter Kroll, P.E., CSP, AECOMModerator: Bob Magee, DuPont Crop Protection Pesticide Disposal Data Base Work Group Session |
| Thurs | 6:30–9:00pm | Evening Reception and Off-Site Event Savannah Riverfront 6:30 – 9:00 Shuttles depart at 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM Steamboat departs at 7:00 PM Networking + Fun!! |
Many Thanks to TPSA 2015 Silver Sponsors
$1,000 – $4,999
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Many Thanks to TPSA 2015 Bronze Sponsors
$500 – $999
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