National Coalition on Drift Minimization Update Oct. 25, 1999.

National Coalition on Drift Minimization

UpdateOct. 25, 1999

Spray Drift Task Force

April 199038 Companies$18 Million21 Studies

Airblast, Aerial, Ground, Chemigation

40 Reports

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.

NCODM Goal:

Reduce Drift

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.

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.

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.

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

Organization

Co-chaired by - Mr. Jim Boillot, President

National Agricultural Aviation Association

Dr. Paul Kindinger, President/CEOAgricultural Retailers Association

Organization

Co-chaired by Mr. Jim Boillot Dr. Paul Kindinger

Responsibilities divided into three major areas:Education: Taskforce Chair-Mary

Grodner, Louisiana State University

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.

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.

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

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

Current Projects:

Creation of additional educational modules Professionalism - Decision Making

Process Technology

Creating a CD ROMLabeling Issues for Drift Management

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.

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!