| Day 1 |
April 26, 2006 |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Exhibitor Booths Open |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Welcoming Remarks
- Don Christy – Chief of Staff, US EPA Region 4
- Dr. Robert Geller, M.D. – Director, Emory Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
- Tommy Irvin – Commissioner, Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Dave Waldrop – Division Director, US Department of Energy, Southeast Region
- Merrylin Zaw-Mon – Division Director, US EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality
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| 10:40 a.m. |
Overview of the Southeast Diesel Collaborative
A description of the background, goals and purpose of the SE Diesel Collaborative.
- Carol Kemker – Deputy Director, Air, Pesticides & Toxics Mgt Div, US EPA Region 4
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Signing Ceremony
- Alan Farmer – Acting Director, Air, Pesticides & Toxics Mgt Div, US EPA Region 4
|
| 11:30 a.m. |
Lunch with Keynote Speaker
Participants will be served lunch sponsored by SE Diesel Collaborative Partners in the Trinity Room.
- Bruce Crain – Crain Consulting
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| 12:45 p.m. |
State of the Region: Energy, Economics & the Environment in the Southeast
With moderation by Alan Farmer of US EPA Region 4, speakers will focus on the nexus between these various issue areas highlighting recent trends in public policy.
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: State and Local Initiatives and Research
This “fireside chat,” moderated by Adam R. Saslow of Consensus Solutions, Incorporated, will spotlight new technologies, pilot policies and new programs on the ground in the various states participating in the collaborative. In the last 30 minutes, panelists and participants will exchange thoughts on future directions.
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Construction Activities
With moderation by Mr. Farmer, speakers will address recent successes, current efforts and future opportunities for emissions reductions in the construction industry.
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Diesel Technologies
With moderation by Mr. Saslow, speakers will focus on innovative solutions to a variety of diesel-related issues.
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Biodiesel
With moderation by Carol Kemker of US EPA Region 4, speakers will focus on new concepts with regard to biodiesel on both the supply (producer) and demand (user) side.
|
| 5:15 p.m. |
Wrap Up and Adjourn
Mr. Farmer will summarize the day’s progress and describe the road map for tomorrow’s discussions. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Reception and Exhibitions
Hors D’oeuvres, sponsored by SE Diesel Collaborative Partners will be served in the vendor display area until 7 p.m. Beverages will be available for purchase in an adjacent area. |
| Day 2 |
April 27, 2006 |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Breakfast
Continental breakfast, juice and coffee will be offered in the vendor display area from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Review of Today’s Agenda.
- Kay Prince – US EPA Region 4
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| 8:15 a.m. |
On-road diesel emissions
With moderation by Ms. Prince, presenters will briefly describe on-road diesel
emission reduction technology and EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign.
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Session A
In facilitated sessions, all participants will engage in dialogue designed to home in on goals for the collaborative, action items and the parties responsible and the outcomes and outputs expected from those action items.
Issue Area |
Presenter/Resource |
Facilitator |
| Construction |
Jimmy Witherow, GA Dept of Transportation |
Dick Schutt |
| Agriculture and Biodiesel |
Jill Stuckey, GA Environmental Facilities Authority |
Kerstin Ohlander |
| Funding> |
Annette Hill, EPA |
Cindy Nolan |
| Technology and Energy |
Jerry Bohacek, Donaldson |
Lisa Ellis |
| On-road/Highway Transportation |
Dale Hurst, AL Dept of Environmental Mgt |
David Piantanida |
| Emerging Sectors |
Marty Costello, FL Dept of Env Protection |
Curt Gervich |
|
| 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Session B
In facilitated sessions, all participants will engage in dialogue designed to build upon the work in Session A and sharpen the focus on goals for the collaborative, action items and the parties responsible and the outcomes and outputs expected from those action items.
Issue Area |
Presenter/Resource |
Facilitator |
| Construction |
William Cook, GA Env Protection Division |
Dick Schutt |
| Agriculture and Biodiesel |
Bob Cole, Santa Rosa County, FL |
Kerstin Ohlander |
| Funding |
Jeff Jordan, Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education |
Cindy Nolan |
| Technology and Energy |
Bryan Perry, Fleetguard |
Lisa Ellis |
| On-road/Highway Transportation |
Sally Newstead, EPA |
David Piantanida |
| Information Clearinghouse and Outreach |
Charise Stephens, Middle GA Clean Air Coalition |
Curt Gervich |
|
| 11:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:40 a.m. |
Report back on Breakout Sessions
- Scott Davis – US EPA Region 4
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Future Actions and Next Steps for the Collaborative
- Carol Kemker – US EPA Region 4
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| 12:30 p.m. |
End of Formal Kickoff Meeting |
