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4 PalletCentral • September-October 2022 palletcentral.com PALLETCENTRAL Stay Connected PalletCentral® is a bi-monthly publication of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association™ ©2022 National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. All rights reserved. NWPCA 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-6104 info@palletcentral.com Subscriptions to PalletCentral are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com>>Subscribe Changes and Renewals: Current subscribers may sign-in at PalletCentral.com>>Edit Bio (look for "Additional Information" to manage your subscription and edit your mailing address. The NWPCA does not sell our mailing list; data collected from PalletCentral subscribers is solely used for tracking our readership. COLUMNS 6 From The Chairman DEPARTMENTS 8 Inside NWPCA 10 Policy at Play 40 NWPCA Advertisers IN THIS ISSUE On the Cover–Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) with Matt O'Malley, president, O'Malley Timber Products, and Jason Ortega, NWPCA vice president, public affairs, on tour in Tappahannock, VA. September-October 2022 Volume 22 No. 5 18 LEGISLATION 12 | The Farm Bill: Key Negotiators & Mid-Terms As Congress prepares to reauthorize the next farm bill 2023, NWPCA is working hard to ensure the wooden pallet industry will be recognized in this upcoming legislation. By Jason Ortega and Hallie Fuchs OSHA 22 | Psychological First Aid & Workplace Mental Health Understanding the implications of the mental health crisis gripping the nation goes a long way in helping employees who may be struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., ASP, CMSP WORKFORCE 26 | Avoiding Overtime Penalties Employers grapple with changing wage and hour regulations. By Phillip M. Perry BUSINESS BLOG 34 | The Value Driven Green Supply Chain Wooden pallets bring a "Greening" option to your customers. By Glenn Meeks INTERNATIONAL 18 | First Ever 2022 Mexico Wooden Packaging Conference The NWPCA Mexico Chapter celebrates key stakeholders with informative sessions, networking opportunities.