Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Fiscal Year 2017 Report to the Governor Published January 2018 Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Fiscal Year 2017 Report to Governor As required by O.C.G.A. 43-45-8 (3), the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission submits the following annual report of the activities, expenditures and other matters pe1iinent to the operation of the comm1ss10n. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission met monthly during Fiscal Year 2017 on the following dates: July 15 August9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13 January 10 February 14 March 16 April 18 May9 June 13 All meetings began at 9:30 AM in the Agriculture Building with the exception of the October 11 th meeting held at the Lake Blackshear Center at the Georgia Veterans State Park, the Janumy 10th meeting held at 9:15 AM at the Lucy Cobb Chapel in Athens and the May 9th meeting held at 9 AM at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center Building. Expenditures for the Commission and records of attendance for each member are included. Minutes for the Commission meetings are included. If additional information is needed regmding the repmi, contact De1Tick Lastinger, Director of Structural Pest Section, at 404-656-2111 or de1Tick.lasf er a r. eor ia. ov /'"::-------:=-:h !{}ar / .. Commissi01fer f'-- /''" ~---., ~, BUDGET NO. 1-11-3 CHRIS GORECKI STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION PER DIEM AND TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR2017 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. (P) (P) (P) (P) NOV. DEC. JAN. (P) (P) (P) PUBH. FEB. (P) MARCH APRlL MAY JUNE (P) (P) (P) (P) DERRICK LASTINGER (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) DR. BRIAN FORSCHLER (ABS) (P) (P) (T) (P) (P) (P) Kim Bragg Per Diem Transp. Lodge Parking (ABS) (ABS) $75.00 $75.00 $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $76.68 $76.68 $209.52 $155.52 $102.17 GREG HOLLEY Per Diem Transp. Lodge (T) (ABS) $75.00 $75.00 $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $61.02 $61.02 $208.44 $60.48 $27.00. JEFF B. SINYARD Per Diem Transp. Lodge (ABS) (T) $75.00 $194.40 (ABS) (ABS) $105.00 $49.14 $105.00 $218.16 KRISTY KURIATNYK (P) (P) (P) (P) (T) (P) (P) Per Diem Transp. Lodge (P) - Present (ABS) - Absent (T)=Teleconference (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) (ABS) (P) (T) (P) (P) $105.00 $154.08 (ABS) $105.00 $210.00 $105.00 $154.08 $214.00 $154.08 (T) $105.00 $105.00 $210.00 $105.00 $59.92 $59.92 $225.77 $59.92 (T) $105.00 $105.00 $210.00 $105.00 $194.74 $194.74 $48.15 $194.74 (P) (ABS) (P) (P) (P) ( MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING July 15, 2016 A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on July 15, 2016. The following commission members were present: Chris Gorecki, Chair, Derrick Lastinger, Vice-chair, Christy Kuriatnyk, and Greg Holley via teleconference. B. Also in attendance were representatives with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, NPMA, registrants and other members of the pest management industry. C. Motion was made by Mr. Lastinger to approve the minutes of the June meeting. Ms. Kuriatnyk seconded the motion and motion passed. D. Motion made by Mr. Holley nominated Mr. Chris Gorecki as Commission chairman and Mr. Lastinger as vice-chairmen for the new state fiscal year. Ms. Kuriatnyk seconded motion and motion passed. E. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). F. Mr. Lastinger provided the Department and Program updates. He mentioned that UGA's training workshops will begin at the end of summer and continue into the fall. GOA is currently re-evaluating the regulatory sessions in the Termite and 1PM workshops to update and make improvements. Ms. Nan Collier is coordinating the updates and implementation. Introductions were made for Ms. Shannon Fitzgerald, Compliance Specialist and Ms. Kiyomi Jefferson, who is filling in for Ms. Rachel Ward. Mr. Lastinger announced that the recent Georgia Clean Day event was successful. Over 76,000 pounds of unwanted and unused pesticides were collected and disposed of properly. Mr. Lastinger explained that this was the first time dealers were able to participate; however, they were responsible for paying the disposal fee. Mr. Lastinger discussed a recent field day where officials from the Governor's office of Planning and Budget went on structural pest control regulatory inspections in Northwest Metro Atlanta. Through the experience, participants have a better understanding of staffing and equipment needs along with first-hand experience with the technical and physical requirements of the positions. Ms. Collier and Mr. Alex Conti were recognized for their work in making the field experience beneficial and productive. Mr. Lastinger discussed Commissioner Black's press release on Mosquito Management Awareness that was issued on June 27, 2016 (see Attachment 3). In addition to the press release, an article was also published in the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin. The article was written by Ms. Rachel Welch who is a summer intern with the Plant Industry Division. ( Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 1 of7 G. Ms. Faye Golden with Cook's Pest Control asked if there will be any discussions to allow electronic Pesticide Use Records for Mosquito control applications made under the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act. Mr. Lastinger responded that he was not aware of any rule or policy changes for these records. He also responded to questions regarding how the Department announces rule changes related to the rules under this Act. H. Ms. Jenny Wren provided and discussed the administrative enforcement summary for 2015. She presented a graph showing the frequency of violations cited in administrative cases resulting from inspections during calendar year 2015. It was suggested that it may be beneficial to also include the total number of licenses involved and cases. (see Attachment 4). I. The Legislative update was provided by Mr. Skin Edge. He stated that this is a quiet period as they are between primary elections. Legislative activity will pick up around the 1st of August with study committees and hearings. J. Mr. Rick Bell provided the NPMA update. He discussed some of the concerns that were addressed at a recent meeting that he attended in South Carolina. At this meeting, foam insulation industries, energy companies, and builders met with the South Carolina Pest Management Association (SCPMA) to address the cancellation of termite warranties that were occurring as a result of adding foam as a secondary insulation. The termite protection warranties are being cancelled because adding the foam insulation makes it difficult to \1 inspect. The SCP MA plans to meet again to discuss remedies that the liquid foam industries can put into place that would allow the pest management industry to warranty these homes or allow homeowners to continue with their current warranty. I<. Mr. Lastinger provided the ASPCRO update. He mentioned the upcoming conference in August will be hosted by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and he encouraged attendance. A structural fumigation survey was sent out to the states on July 14, 2016 and the results will be presented at the upcoming meeting. L. Meeting adjourned at 10:24 AM. ( Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 2 of7 Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 Attachment 5 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Press Release Market Bulletin Administrative Action Violation Report ) Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 3 of? Attachment 1 Agenda July 15, 2016 Open -Chairman Gorecki Minutes Old Business New Business a. FY17 Election of Officers b. New Company Applications c. UGA Urban Entomology Update -Dr. Forschler d. Georgia Department of Agriculture Department Update - Tommy Gray ( Program Update - Derrick Lastinger e. Administrative Enforcement Summary- Jennifer Wren f. Legislative update - Lauren Fralick g. NPMA update - Rick Bell h. Certification Examination Application Review Adjournment i ''"'" Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 4 of7 Attachment 2 THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING July 15, 2016 Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests The Commission approved the following applications: Cooks - Warner Robins W.L. Pest Control, LLC - Grayson lnvizibug Pest Solutions - Yulee M3 PEst Control LLC - Mansfield Sentenial - Newnan Critter Control Inc. - Marietta The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information: Accurate Pest Solutions - Barrow County (name change). Armored Pest Control - Fayette County (insurance, DCO signature). ( Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 5 of? Attachment 3 Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Reminds Residents about Prevention and Control of Mosquito Problems Georgia Department of Agriculture Gary W. Black, Commissioner 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30334 http://www.agr.georgia.gov/ Find us on Facebook Follow on Twitter: (ii)GDAFoodSafety @Geon:daGrown Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 27, 2016 Office of Communications 404-656-3689 Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Reminds Residents about Prevention and Control of Mosquito Problems Summertime is in full swing and with it comes the dreaded mosquito. Enjoy the outdoors this summer and help stop the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses by following these tips from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Commissioner Gary W. Black to ensure the safety of family, friends and pets. Take steps to protect skin from mosquito bites at all times ofthe day by applying an insect repellant containing at least 20% DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. Also, considyr wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes whenever possible, Mosquito-borne diseases that may be rare in the U.S. are common in many foreign countries, so anyone traveling outside of the country should be aware of travel advisories currently in effect. If a person falls ill upon returning home, seek prompt medical attelltion. Homeowners should eliminate areas of standing water around the property such as flowerpots, birdbaths, baby pools and grill covers. Mosquitoes need only about a half an inch of water to breed. It's also recommended to screen all windows and doors, and patch up even the smallest tear. Ifthere are concerns about mosquito activity, contact a licensed pest control company or your local mosquito abatement district. With increasing concern about Zika Virus and other mosquito-borne pathogens, some consumers are looking to hire a professional to provide mosquito control on their property. Consumers are urged to only seek advice and use licensed pest control companies that have a category 41 mosquito control license. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is responsible for licensing mosquito control companies and operators' who pe1form mosquito control services. If a contractor is not licensed in mosquito conhol by the Georgia Department ofAgriculture, it is illegal for them to practice mosquito control as a business. There are approximately 450 licensed companies operating in Georgia. Consumers can search and verify a licensed mosquito control operator by visiting the Department online at www.agr.georgia.gov/peSticide-contractors. Consumers are urged to repmt unlicensed operators to the Georgia Department of Agriculture at 404-656-4958. Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 6 of7 Attachment 4 Administrative Action Violation Report The graph shows the frequency of violations cited in administrative cases resulting from inspections during calendar year 2015. Administrative cases are enforcement actions that may include a monetary penalty, training requirement and/or license suspension/revocation. Fumigation Notification 5% Pesticide Misuse Equipment Maintenance 3% WDO Standards 2% Unregistered Technician 2015 Advertising in Unlicensed Category 1% ompany w/o DCO 1% Commission Minutes July 2016 Page 7 of7 MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING August 9, 2016 A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on August 9, 2016. The following commission members were present: Chris Gorecki, Chair, Derrick Lastinger, Vice-chair, Christy Kuriatnyk, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bo.dine Sinyard and Greg Holley. B. Also in attendance were representatives with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry. C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the July meeting. Ms. Kuriatnyk seconded the motion and motion passed. D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Dr. Forschler provided the UGA update. Dr. Suiter will host the 1PM & termite workshops later this month in at the Griffin training center. The UGA webinar series continues th.is month as well. F. Mr. Gray provided the Department update. He noted that he and Mr. Lastinger have _( finalized and submitted the US EPA cooperative pesticide grant for the next three years. The Ag Inputs section will be hosting a regional pesticide worker protection standard training next week in Savannah. G. Mr. Lastinger discussed Dr. Suiter's request for archived webinars to obtain recertification credit. Since the initial proposal, several changes have been made and he recommended that the Commission consider the revised proposal and approve it as a pilot program for the remaining of 2016. Mr. Sinyard motioned to approve the pilot program for the rest of 2016. Mr. Holley seconded the motion and motion passed. Mr. Lastinger also mentioned an informative mosquito control article that was published in the Georgia Farmers Market Bulletin. The article was written by the Division's summer intern, Rachel Welch. Lastly, he discussed an upcoming annual conference for the Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials that will be held later this month in Santa Fe, New Mexico. H. Jennifer Wren discussed an US EPA grant that was awarded to develop a resource for implementing school 1PM in Georgia. A publication has been drafted that includes Georgia pesticide and pest control laws and regulations, implementing 1PM, guidelines and resources. The Commission and pest control associations are invited to review and comment on the draft document. I. The Commission discussed two of the four issues for rulemaking. On the rulemaking tracking document under item number one, the Official Wood Infestation Inspection Report condition number 6 will be revised to change unreported conditions conducive to infestation found within 90 days from the date of the report to be corrected free of charge by the licensee. The rule currently requires withih one year. Mr. Lastinger presented a report regarding the violation found by the Department for the last few years. Most Commission Minutes August 2016 Page 1 of4 conditions conducive to infestation not reported on the report are discovered within 90 days of the issuance of the report. The Commission further discussed that the revision to this rule would not restrict the Department from responding to unreported conditions conducive to infestation discovered after the 90 day period. Mr. Gorecki motioned to reduce the requirement to ninety days as discussed. Dr. Forschler seconded the motion and motion passed. The second issue was discussed regarding the removal of the 18 inch clearance requirement for the crawl space for water conducting fungi control requirements. Mr. Holley motioned to remove 18 inch clearance requirement for the crawl space for water conducting fungi control requirements. Mr. Sinyard seconded the motion and motion passed. J. Mr. Gorecki provided the NPMA update. He noted that NPMA has been a great resource to the local associations and individual states. They most recently assisted the US Chamber of Commerce with the pending overtime rule. K. Mr. Lastinger and Mr. Sinyard discussed the meeting location for the October 11th meeting. He noted that the meeting will be held at Lake Blackshear Conference Center located at the Georgia Veterans State Park. Mr. Lastinger will work with Mr. Sinyard to finalize the details and issue the public notice before the next meeting. L. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM. ( Attachment 1 Attachment 2 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Commission Minutes August 2016 Page 2 of4 f Attachment 1: Agenda August 9, 2016 Open -Chairman Gorecki Minutes Old Business New Business a. New Company Applications b. UGA Urban Entomology Update -Dr. Forschler c. UGA Extension Request for Recertification Credit d. Georgia Department of Agriculture Department Update - Tommy Gray ( '~ Program Update - Derrick Lastinger e. Georgia School IPM Project - Jenny Wren f. Rulemaking g. Legislative update - Lauren Fralick h. NPMA update - Rick Bell i. Certification Examination Application Review Adjournment Commission Minutes August 2016 Page 3 of4 Attachment 2 THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING August 9th, 2016 Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests The Commission approved the following applications: Metro Pest Man-Kennesaw (Sub Office) Metro Pest Man-Suwanee (Sub-Office) Zack's Pest -A-Saurus Rex-Newnan Rise Pest Control, LLC-Auburn TruGreen-Austell The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information: Springfield Pest Solutions-Cherokee (Insurance) Pinpoint Pest Solutions-Rockdale (Insurance) Servitrol LLC-Fulton (Insurance) Four Seasons Termite and Pest Control-Bulloch (Name Change & Insurance) Name Change Grass Roots Termite & Pest (99771) to DYNO Pest Services Commission Minutes August 2016 Page 4 of 4 The Commission approved the following applications: Hawkeye Pest Solutions- Rockmart MainSource Pest Control - Loganville Blackwater Consulting Services - Orangeburg, SC The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information: People's Pest Contn?I, LLC-Dekalb County (insurance). Crawford Pest Control - Cobb County (insurance). The Commission did not approved the following applications Budget Pest.net - LaGrange Aptive Environmental (100312) to Aptive Environmental DBA Aptive (name change) MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING September 13, 2016 A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on September 13, 2016. The following commission members were present: Chris Gorecki, Chair, Derrick Lastinger, Vice-chair, Kim Bragg, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bodine Sinyard (by phone) and Greg Holley. B. Also in attendance were representatives with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry. C. Motion was made by Mr. Holley to approve the minutes of the August meeting. Dr. Forschler seconded the motion and motion passed. D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Dr. Forschler provided the UGA update including a discussion about the fall workshops at the Griffin training center. Mr. Lastinger discussed a recent effort to update the regulatory sessions that are currently a part of each workshop. This effort focused on making the sessions more interactive, effective and consistent. ( F. Mr. Lastinger provided the Department update. He mentioned that a Georgia Clean Day event will take place at the Cordele State Farmer's Market on September 30. Preregistration by September 26th, 2016 is required to participate. The Georgia national fair is next month and GOA will be present at many of the scheduled events. Ms. Kuriatnyk noted that DPH will be partnering with the Georgia Rural Healthy Homes Advisory to promote healthy homes for all Georgians through various activities and topics including Pest Day. She is coordinating a bug day with Jennifer Wren. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Bed Bug Outreach publication project and noted that the publication is in final review. He also noted an article in the Market Bulletin about the avian influenza and biosecurity. The article reminds poultry growers that controlling insects and rodents at all times is necessary for flock protection. G. Mr. Lastinger provided the program update. He announced that Public Notice 16-06 was recently posted regarding the location of the October meeting. The meeting will be held at Lake Blackshear conference center in Cordele. H. Ms. Jennifer Wren discussed the Georgia School 1PM project. She noted that there was a recent comment period that ended last Friday. Nine groups of comments have been received and others will be accepted until the publication is finalized later in the month. She appreciated those that reviewed the draft document and provided comments. All comments are being reviewed by the authors and edits will continue until complete. I. Mrs. Fralick provided the legislative update. J. Mr. Rick Bell provided the NPMA update. He noted that U.S EPA will soon release the ( synthetic pyrethroid risk assessments and new mitigation measures. He also noted that Commission Minutes September 2016 Page 1 ofS U.S. EPA's final version of the new certification and training rules will also be released by the end of the year. K. Mr. Gorecki mentioned his attendance to the ASPCRO conference last month in Sante Fe, New Mexico. He noted that there were many great presentations and topics. He thanked Mr. Lastinger and the committees for their work. L. Mr. Lastinger discussed rulemaking regarding soil applied products for subterranean termites. The intent of this rulemaking is to consider options to allow new treatment technologies. He provided the following background information: Termidor HE is currently approved in Georgia and accepted for use under the defined soil treatment rule for subterranean termite control. Since being registered and accepted in May 2013, the SPCC issued Notice 15-03 to further clarify the use for post-construction treatment for the control and prevention of subterranean termites. GPCA submitted a public request for rulemaking on August 31, 2015. This request for rulemaking recommended that the Commission amend the rules allowing the use of new technology by adjusting the minimum standard treatment language. The SPCC has discussed the need to consider a WDO rule change to allow new technology which would offer PM P's more management options to offer to Georgia consumers. In July 2002, GPCA requested rulemaking to allow for new termite management products. The SPCC responded by amending the rules to accommodate changes in technology and provide clarification. These rules became effective February 2003. Mr. Lastinger discussed the current Rule 620-2-.01 which defines alternate application technique as a \Tlethod of application of termiticide which has been approved by the Commission; and has efficacy data supporting the use of such application technique reviewed and accepted by the Commission; and which is used in a manner consistent with the label and labeling of the termiticide being applied. Rule 620-6-.04 allows the Commission to approve an alternate application technique as a control method as a standard for subterranean termite control for treatment. The Commission discussed the current rule and if rule amendments were needed. Mr. Gorecki and Mr. Jim Wright with BASF discussed the South Carolina rule that was adopted in 2004 that allows for a less than a full conventional liquid termiticide treatment as described in the South Carolina standards for post construction treatments. Mr. Gorecki also noted that North Carolina and Oklahoma are in rulemaking to address the non-conventional use patterns of the BASF products. Mr. Gorecki suggested that the Commission also consider amending the comprehensive and defined soil termiticide application standards to refer to the termiticide label for how to treat required treatment locations such as the foundation trenching and treatment requirement. Commission Minutes September 2016 Page 2 of 5 The Commission discussed these options and would like to see an alternate application technique draft rule that specifies locations to be treated as a standard bu\ refers to the label for treatment method and requirements. M. Mr. Lastinger motioned that GDA review and respond to the certification exam applications due to the scheduling of another meeting following the Commission meeting. Mr. Holley seconded the motion and motion passed. N. Meeting adjourned at 11:08 AM. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses C()l{Uz Chris Gorecki, Chairman Commission Minutes September 2016 Page 3 of 5 ( Attachment 1: Agenda September 13, 2016 Open -Chairman Gorecki Minutes Old Business New Business a. New Company Applications b. UGA Urban Entomology Update -Dr. Forschler c. Georgia Department of Agriculture Department Update - Tommy Gray { Program Update - Derrick Lastinger \ d. Georgia School IPM Project Update - Jenny Wren e. Public Notice 16-02 f. Rulemaking g. Legislative update - Lauren Fralick h. NPMA update - Rick Bell i. Certification Examination Application Review Adjournment Commission Minutes Septerilber 2016 Page 4 of 5 Attachment 2 THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING September 13th, 2016 Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests The Commission approved the following applications: Hawkeye Pest Solutions-Rockmart MainSource Pest Control-Loganville Blackwater Consulting Services-Orangeburg, SC The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information: People's Pest Control, LLC.-Dekalb County (Insurance) Crawford Pest Control-Cobb County (Insurance) The Commission did not approved the following appliations Budget Pest.net-LaGrange Aptive Environmental (100312) to Aptive Environmental DBA Aptive (name change) Commission Minutes September 2016 Page 5 of 5 ( MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING October 11, 2016 A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Blackshear Conference Center located at the Georgia Veterans State Park on October 11, 2016. The following commission members were present: Chris Gorecki, Chair, Derrick Lastinger, Vice-chair, Christy Kuriatnyk, Dr. Brian Forschler (By Phone), Bodine Sinyard, Greg Holley and Kim Bragg. B. Also in attendance were representatives with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry. C. Mr. Sinyard welcomed the Commission and attendees to the Lake Blackshear Conference Center. Mr. Gorecki recognized and appreciated Mr. Sinyard for hosting the meeting. D. Motion was. made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the September meeting. Ms. Bragg seconded the motion and motion passed. E. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). F. The Commission discussed old business from the previous meeting. Aptive Environmental sent in a name change request. Concerns were brought to the Commission about the ( company not operating under their approved issued licensee name. Motion was made by Ms. Bragg to not approve the name change request since it could likely be confused with a previously issued licensee name. Mr. Sinyard seconded the motion and motion passed. G. Mr. Lastinger provided the Department update. He noted that Department has been involved with the emergency preparedness and response to hurricane Matthew. The Department's role focuses on food safety, safe fuel supply and animal shelters for evacuated areas. HPAI and GDA preparedness is on the agenda but Department officials that were scheduled to speak are currently attending to the response of Hurricane Matthew. The agenda topic will be rescheduled for the November meeting. H. Mr. Lastinger provided the program update. He discussed the Commission meeting dates for 2017. The 2017 draft calendar will not include a meeting in July. Mr. Lastinger suggested that he put together a draft calendar for review before the next meeting. I. Jenny Wren provided on the administrative enforcement update. (see Attachment 3). J. Jenny Wren discussed the finalized BED BUGS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW publication regarding bed bug identification and pesticide safety. Also the /PM for Georgia Schools and child care facilities publication has been sent to the UGA printing office for graphic design. The publication should be available later this year and distributed through the UGA School 1PM workshops. K. Mrs. Kuriatnyk discussed the Georgia Department of Public Health's involvement in the Georgia National Fair that is currently taking place in Perry. The outreach effort is focused on environmental hazards in the home and hosted by the Healthy Home Program. They have partnered up with other agencies to address and discuss topics such as mold, lead, paint and pests. Commission Minutes October 2016 Page 1 of 5 ( L. Mr. Gorecki suggested that Commissioner Black and the Department consider a press release focused on hurricane Matthew related flooded areas with a recommendation to these Georgia consumers to have their home termite protection evaluated. M. Mr. Lastinger presented a draft rule that expands the current alternate application technique rule. Under this rule, an alternate method of application of soil applied termiticide must be approved by the Commission with efficacy data supporting the use of such application technique. The Commission discussed the draft rule which would allow new alternate termiticide technologies. Mr. Gorecki suggested that he go back and discuss details of rulemaking regarding new technologies with Mr. Lastinger. Rulemaking will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. N. Mr. Holley discussed concerns with ventilation standards as it relates to the building code for mobile and modular homes. These concerns are specifically related to inspecting and issuing Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Reports when the structure has a crawlspace. The Commission discussed the various construction methods. Mr. Lastinger will reach out to the Department of Community Affairs for related codes and interpretations and report back to the Commission. 0. Meeting adjourned at 11:13 AM. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 ( Attachment 3 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Administrative Action Report CQL~h2-= Chris Gorecki, Chairman ( \ Commission Minutes October 2016 Page 2 of 5 ( Attachment 1: Agenda October 11, 2016 Open -Chairman Gorecki Minutes Old Business a. Pending company license applications New Business a. New Company Applications - Tim Taylor b. UGA Urban Entomology Update -Dr. Forschler c. Georgia Department of Agriculture Department Update Program Update - Derrick Lastinger d. Administrative Enforcement Update - Jenny Wren e. HPAI, GDA preparedness and what pest management professionals need to know about biosecurity at poultry establishments - TBD f. Rulemaking g. Mobile Home Ventilation Issue - Greg Holley h. Legislative update - Lauren Fralick i. NPMA update - Rick Bell j. Certification Examination Application Review Adjournment Commission Minutes October 2016 Page 3 of 5 Attachment 2 THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING Octoberllth,2016 Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests The Commission approved the following applications: Precision Pest LLC - Newnan The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information: Guardian Pest Control LLC-Jacl