Southeast Diesel Collaborative Funding Forum

April 26, 2006

 

Registration

8:30 a.m.

Exhibitor Booths Open

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

• Anne Gilliam – Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
  
• Lyn Kirschner – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
  
• Clint Thompson – Thompson, Hoffman & Company
  
• John Hornback – Metro 4/SESARM

 

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.

• Anne Tazewell – NC State Solar Center
• Patrick Butler - NC Dept of Env & Nat Res
• Bob Cole – Santa Rosa County (FL) Commission
• William Cook – GA Environmental Protection Division
• Joe Gaines/Paul Sloan – TN Dept of Agriculture/TN Dept of Env & Conservation
• Dr. Rafael Hernandez – Mississippi State University
• Kathy Hornsby – AL Dept of Economic & Community Affairs
• Henry Phillips – SC Dept of Health & Environmental Control
• LaJuana Wilcher/James Bush – KY Env & Public Prot. Cabinet/KY

 

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.

• Tom Nissalke – Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Alan Jones – TN Dept of Transportation

 

3:30 p.m.

 

Diesel Technologies
With moderation by Mr. Saslow, speakers will focus on innovative solutions to a variety of diesel-related issues.

• Dawn Fenton – Diesel Technology Forum
• Joe Kubsh – Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association
• Kenneth Katch – Caterpillar
• Ron Berry – Detroit Diesel
  

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.

• John Gant – Cummins-Aftermarket
• Greg Hopkins – US Biodiesel of Rome, GA
• Kenneth Katch – Caterpillar
• Richard Nelson – National Biodiesel Board

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.

 

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

 

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.

• Ken Carter – IdleAire
• Chad Nettles – Michelin
• Sally Newstead – US EPA, Office of Transportation & Air Quality

 

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

 

12:15 p.m.

 

Future Actions and Next Steps for the Collaborative

• Carol Kemker – US EPA Region 4