| January 18, 2024 |
| NAAA Submits Comments to EPA on Agency’s Third Proposed NPDES PGP |
 Last week NAAA submitted comments on the EPA’s proposed reissuance of a five-year National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit (PGP) that covers pesticide applications over aquatic areas. This is the third five-year reissuance of the EPA’s NPDES-PGP. |
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| U.S. Wind Turbine Database Available: Another Resource to Track Wind Turbines |
 The U.S. Wind Turbine Database is a resource that provides the location of land-based and offshore wind turbines. The database currently includes data on 73,352 turbines covering 44 states. NAAA is concerned about the placement of wind turbines on arable farmland that make it difficult and dangerous if not impossible to treat cropland in and around the vicinity of the wind towers. Read More |
| Book Published Unveiling the Origins of Delta Air Lines & the Company’s Beginnings in Aerial Application |
 James John Hoogerwerf, former Delta Boeing 767 captain and aviation historian, has published a book titled Speed, Safety, and Comfort: The Origins of Delta Air Lines, where he traces the evolution and growth of Delta Air Lines. NAAA shared photos and information with Hoogerwerf about Huff-Daland Dusters Inc., the forerunner to Delta Air Lines, which was the first known aerial application business established. Read More |
| Renew Your 2024 Membership Today |
 We urgently request your continued support by renewing your NAAA membership for 2024. While you have been busy aiding farmers to produce a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food, fiber, and bioenergy, NAAA has been busy making sure low altitude airspace is safe for your aerial application business to operate, as well as ensuring that you have the pesticide products you need to do your job.
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| Update Your Information for 2024 Membership Directory |
 Have you moved or changed employers since you renewed your NAAA membership? Allied companies, have you reviewed your company description lately? Ensure your listing in the 2024 NAAA Membership Directory is correct by logging into your account. Read More |
| NAAA & NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 15-17 in Alexandria, VA |
The February 2024 NAAA & NAAREF Board and Committee meetings will take place Feb. 15-17 at the Hilton Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. All meetings are open to NAAA members and hotel rooms must be booked by Jan. 23. Read More |
| In Case You Missed It! |
| NAAA Article Published on American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Website |
 NAAA and the agricultural aviation industry are still receiving accolades for the positive public relations received on the 100th anniversary campaign and celebration of the aerial application industry in 2021. Recently, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) contacted Lindsay Barber, NAAA’s director of communications & marketing, to share the NAAA's association's experience in planning an industry milestone event with a small association staff. Read More |
| Don’t PAASS Up Safety Education – Attend the 2023-2024 PAASS Program, Collect CEU’s, Qualify for C-PAASS and Fly Safe |
 There are still several opportunities to attend the 2023-2024 PAASS Program this winter. The PAASS Program covers the latest in aviation safety, environmental stewardship, and best security practices. Some states offer CEUs for PAASS Program attendance which goes towards renewing your commercial pesticide license. In addition, PAASS attendance is required to be a certified professional aerial application safety steward (C-PAASS) which may qualify one for insurance discounts amongst a number of other benefits. Read More |
| Your GPS Data May Save a Life |
| As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) marches in lockstep with some corporate interests in the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) space, it is becoming clear that green lighting and expanding UAS beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) operations may be being prioritized over safety. Donate your GPS data logs. Read More |
