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In this 60-minute webinar, presented in cooperation with the National Golf Course Owners Association, Dave Wagner and Ceri Koski, attorneys at Ogletree Deakins, provide a high-level overview and update on changes made to the H-2B program by the Department of Labor.

GCSAA’s Government Affairs Team hosts this informative and regulatory webinar on everything going on with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) intersection.

The goal of EPA's Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP) is to carry out EPA's responsibilities under FIFRA in compliance with the ESA, without placing unnecessary burden on agriculture and other pesticide users.

However, changes being proposed by the agency will have a dramatic impact on your management practices, including potential loss of use of pesticides. Join us to learn what you need to know now.

You may have seen overtime pay rules back in the news. What do you need to know about the changes that have been made?

On Sept. 24, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that will make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new Overtime Pay rule goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and the standard salary level will be raised from $455 to $684 a week, a move that will make all employees who earn less than $35,568 annually eligible for overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half.

Listen as Kerri Reisdorff, shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, provides details in this 60-minute webinar to help keep your facility in compliance.

The U.S. EPA released a final Interim Registration Review Decision for oxadiazon in 2022 which includes label changes, including allowing treatment of only up to 30% of all turf surfaces on golf courses. During this 60-minute webinar, you get background information on EPA's latest actions on oxadiazon from a panel of experts.

The Hazard Communication Standard was revised in 2012 with a phased-in approach to full compliance. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is in full use by chemical manufacturers and distributors. Every employer’s updated written hazard communication program and any alternative workplace labeling should now be in place.

GCSAA’s government affairs staff welcomes Jenn Lawless, CSP, and Lana Nieves from OSHA, for this 60-minute webinar designed help you double check the changes you’ve made to your program, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) accessibility and associated employee training.

Listen in now for an update on chlorothalonil, a vital fungicide for golf course disease control. The U.S. EPA has proposed label changes during the chlorothalonil Registration Review. The Agency is seeking public comment on its Proposed Interim Decision (PID) by January 17, 2024, that will impact current chlorothalonil use on golf course turf.

Specific areas of discussion:

• Proposed rate reductions
• Defining vulnerable soils and organic matter content
• Buffer strip proposed mitigations

During this 90-minute webinar, you will become informed on these proposed changes from a panel of specialists. You will also be given information on how to use GCSAA’s chlorothalonil action alert to provide direct feedback to the EPA.

Original presentation date: Jan. 3, 2024

Education points: 0.20

Recorded live in San Diego during one of our GIS seminar offerings, this segment features Frank Wong, Ph.D., who takes a look at pesticide labels and some of the challenges with them. He covers details on how federal and local laws can differ and why it is critical to know the nuances. Wong shows examples of GHS Pictograms and their meaning that are available as printable handouts with this On Demand event.

If you’ve participated in many GCSAA webinars, you’ve heard us say “The Label is the Law.” In this micro-learning event Josh Weaver, Agriculture Compliance Specialist with Clemson University Dept. of Pesticide Regulation, covers some the basics on the label that you need to know. Weaver provides top level details about being a certified applicator, record keeping and protection of pollinators. Listen in for tips you can use now.

Listen to the Q1 Government Affairs Quarterly Briefing of 2023 to hear from Bob Helland, Michael Lee, and Chava McKeel about current activities GCSAA's Government Affairs team is undertaking.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are now presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs, Bob Helland shares his insights into the upcoming national elections and provides a Washington, DC update.

Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Michael Lee, provides updates on State Affairs and the Grassroots Ambassador program.

Finally, Director of Government Affairs Chava McKeel delivers a top 10 list of activities underway in the Government Affairs department as well as providing more details about the 2024 National Golf Day event.

Listen to the Q1 Government Affairs Quarterly Briefing of 2022 held Tues., March 29 to hear from Bob Helland, Michael Lee, and Chava McKeel about current activities GCSAA's Government Affairs team is undertaking. Special Guest Mitch Savage discusses recent advocacy efforts in Colorado.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are now presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

The Q2 Government Affairs Quarterly Briefing of 2023, held on Thurs., June 29, delivers an update on activities.

Hear from Bob Helland, Michael Lee, and Chava McKeel about various actions GCSAA's Government Affairs team is undertaking.

Education points: 0.50

This recording has the option to play closed captions.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are now presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

Listen to the Q2 Government Affairs Quarterly Briefing of 2022 held Wed. June 1 to hear from Bob Helland, Michael Lee, and Chava McKeel about current activities GCSAA's Government Affairs team is undertaking. GCSAA Southwest region field staff Jeff Jensen reports on several bills being proposed in his region that are similar to others being proposed elsewhere in the country.

This recording has the option to play closed captions.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

Bob Helland, Director, Congressional & Federal Affairs, reviewed elements of the midterm elections and current federal affairs. Chava McKeel, Director, Government Affairs, covered highlights of the government affairs committee meeting held earlier in Sept. in Washington, D.C., including the historic EPA-GCSAA MOU Signing Ceremony. Michael Lee, Sr. Manager, Government Affairs, did a quick review of the GCSAA Ambassadors program and interview of special guest Brian Stiehler, CGCS, MG, from Highlands Country Club.

This recording has the option to play closed captions.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are now presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

The Q3 Government Affairs Quarterly Briefing of 2023, held on Tues., Sept. 18, delivers an update on activities.

Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs Bob Helland gives an update on the latest lobbying efforts and successes in Washington, DC, and how that impacts GCSAA’s 2023 federal agenda.

Government Affairs Senior Manager Michael Lee covers local/state affairs as well as update on the Grassroots Ambassador program. Mitch Savage, CGCS, joins Lee to discuss recent government events in Colorado.

Finally, Director of Government Affairs Chava McKeel delivers a top 10 list of activities underway in the Government Affairs department.

Education points: 0.05

This recording has the option to play closed captions.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

The Q4 Government Affairs Briefing of 2022 was kicked off by Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs Bob Helland who provided a mid-term election update and an update on the latest lobbying efforts and successes in Washington, DC, and how that impacts GCSAA’s federal agenda. Government Affairs Senior Manager Michael Lee provided an update on governor’s races and the Government Affairs department offerings at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. Finally, Director of Government Affairs Chava McKeel reviewed the top 10 list of activities underway in the Government Affairs department. Most importantly, McKeel debuted the PCNB cancellation action alert on gcasa.org to encourage members to submit comments to EPA on the importance of PCNB to their golf course management program by the Jan. 6, 2023, deadline. An Amguard representative provided background on the EPA’s pending decision to cancel PCNB during the webinar.

This recording has the option to play closed captions.

GCSAA's Government Affairs Quarterly Briefings are now presented in partnership with AMGUARD.

Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs, Bob Helland, interviews Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) regarding his recently introduced bill, the “Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act” (live event only).

Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Michael Lee, previews government affairs events occurring at the 2024 Conference and Trade show, including details on Ambassador Academy.

Finally, Director of Government Affairs Chava McKeel delivers a top 10 list of activities underway in the Government Affairs department.

Workplace harassment – most notably sexual harassment – is front page news with story after story of examples of individuals who acted inappropriately or failed to effectively act to stop inappropriate behavior by others. In this 90-minute webinar, Kerri Reisdorff with Ogletree Denkins will help bring awareness about this issue and educate you on policy development to provide a positive workplace.