GCCA Cold Chain Policy Forum
General Sessions
Tuesday 20 June
Opening General Session | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Matthew R. Ott, President & CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
GCCA Advocacy Strategic Priorities
Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
Spotlight on Food Loss & Waste Partnerships
After launching new initiatives to provide opportunities for food banks, food pantries, and those working within the food recovery community to connect with and glean valuable knowledge from experts in the perishable logistics industry, the Global Cold Chain Foundation has learned a lot about what members are doing within in their community to support this goal. Hear from cold chain logistics companies finding ways to alleviate food loss/waste and play an important role in food rescue opportunities
Presenters: TBD
General Session & Lunch | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fireside Chat on the 2023 Farm Bill: Navigating the DC Political Landscape
The Farm Bill is one of the largest and most complex pieces of legislation considered by Congress and is critical for supporting the nation’s food and agriculture system. It has a tremendous impact on every part of the food supply chain from producer to consumer and every link of the chain in between. The current Farm Bill expires in September 2023 and Congress is now in the process of preparing the next Farm Bill. As the deadline approaches to reauthorize this massive piece of legislation, GCCA continues to advocate for the Cold Chain. Join John and Lowell as they discuss the Farm Bill, the role of industry associations and lobbying firms and how the process works inside the beltway.
Panelists:
John Weber, Principal, Monument Advocacy
Lowell Randel, SVP Government & Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
Don Schlimme Future Leader Award Presentations
GCCA’s Don Schlimme Future Leader Award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the North American cold storage industry. Policy Forum attendees will hear from award finalists to learn about their visions for the future of the third-party temperature-controlled logistics industry, and why they advocate for young leaders to be a part of the industry.
Moderator: Adam Thocher, Senior Vice President of Global Programs & Insights and GCCF Executive Director
Finalists:
Jared Argabright, Assistant Cold Storage Manager, InterChange Group
Katie McElgunn, Senior Manager, Business Development, United States Cold Storage
Brandon Richardson, General Manager, Lineage Logistics
General Session | 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Evolving Labor Policies and the Biden Administration
The Biden Administration has wasted little time in advancing key labor policy priorities which could affect your organization’s operations. This session will examine key elements of new and forthcoming labor policies and, how they may impact your organization.
Presenter: Chelsea Hartnett Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis, PC
Don Schlimme Future Leader Award – Recipient Announcement
GCCA’s Don Schlimme Future Leader Award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the North American cold storage industry. Policy Forum attendees will hear from award finalists to learn about their visions for the future of the third-party temperature-controlled logistics industry, and why they advocate for young leaders to be a part of the industry.
Presenter: Adam Thocher, Senior Vice President of Global Programs & Insights and GCCF Executive Director
Congressional Hill Visit Orientation
Presenter: Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
Wednesday, June 21
General Session & Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m
Keynote: A Conversation with U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA 4th District) on the 2023 Farm Bill
Presenter: U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA 4th District)
Congressional Hill Visit Orientation (continued)
Presenter: Lowell Randel, Senior Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
Advocacy Engagement Sessions
Tuesday 20 June
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Proposed Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program
Presenter: Deanne Grant, Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has proposed revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP), impacting facilities with 10,000 pounds or more of ammonia. Hear the latest from EPA on the rulemaking process and how you can be ready for upcoming changes to RMP.
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Updates Impacting the Cold Storage Industry
Panelists:
Dr. Michelle Catlin, International Coordinator Executive, Office of International Coordination, FSIS
Dr. Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Field Operations, FSIS
Join representatives from FSIS they discuss updates on policies and programs related to the Food Safety Inspection Service that may impact your operations. Hear the answers to industry questions and concerns, and latest information on meat and poultry import and export issues impacting the industry, including updates on the PHIS system.
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
FDA’s Final Rule on Food Traceability
Presenter: Angela Fields, Senior Consumer Safety Officer, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration
FDA has recently issued the FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. Gain insights on the Final Rule and what steps facilities need to take to achieve compliance.
Trends in OSHA Enforcement and PSM Rulemaking Outlook
Panelists:
Jonathan Russell, Chemical Process Safety Engineer, OSHA
David Chicca, Chemical Engineer, Office of Engineering Safety, OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) representatives will share the latest inspection data and enforcement trends impacting the cold chain. Gain insights on OSHA’s regulatory agenda and potential changes to the Process Safety Management standard.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Navigating Transportation Policies and Legal Issues
Presenter: Prasad Sharma, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
What’s new in transportation policy, and where is it impacting the cold chain? This session will discuss legal issues, policy updates, and other transportation issues that are currently affecting the supply chain.
Perspectives on Trade and the Cold Chain
Presenter: Eugene Alford, Team Lead, Office of Supply Chain, Professional and Business Services, Industry & Analysis, International Trade Administration
Congressional Hill Visits
We will also be organizing Congressional visits to communicate industry priority to elected officials. Check back soon for updates.
Organized by the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the Don Schlimme Future Leader Award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the North American cold storage industry. The award is named in honor of Donald V. Schlimme, Ph.D, who passed away in 2012 and was a longtime member of the GCCF (formerly WFLO) Scientific Advisory Committee (1983-2012) and a GCCF Staff Advisor for many of those years. He was an expert in food science and cold storage and was committed to sharing his extensive knowledge.
The Don Schlimme Future Leader Award recognizes outstanding young professionals who show potential for future career advancement but have not yet risen to top-level leadership positions within their company.
Interested young professionals who meet the eligibility criteria should independently submit an application today through our online portal.
