To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 29, 2010
Latest Action
November 16, 2010
Primary Sponsor
Collin C. PetersonDemocratic(MN)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
77pct
48d open
vs 6,490 other HR bills in the 111th — cohort avg 44d
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 6273/S.3735/HR 6087To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; S 479 Chesapeake Bay Clean Water & Ecosystem Restoration Act 2009; greenhouse gas reduction measures; HR 5509/S 1816-Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization & Improvement Act; NPDES implementation
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
HR 2868/S 2996 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to issues that could affect farmers and those relating to extending CFATS regulations, IST provisions and citizen enforcement provisions.) S 787 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; (Provisions related to agriculture activites and the section changing the definition of U.S. Waters.) HR 5504/S 3307 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; (Provisions related to organic food.) S 3606 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011; (All provisions related to APHIS and BRS funding.) HR 6273 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) HR 6087 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisons related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) EPA/Environment Appropriations (no bill number): Seeking funding for the FY2011 appropriations; (All provisions related to agriculture, EPA and pesticide fees.) Regulatory Biotech Issues (No bill numbers); (Provisions in proposed regulations regarding the approval of biotect traits and all other issues related to biotect regulations, including APHIS part 340 regs.) ESA Issues (No bill number) NMFS Biological opinions; (Discussions on National Marine Fisheries Biological Opinions that were recently released and their potential affects on agriculture.) EPA Regulations (No bill number): Guidance on spray drift; (Provisions in the guidance related to "may cause harm" and changes to FIFRA.) PRIA -- pesticide fees; (Provisions regarding reauthorization.)
Client expense: $933,370 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 787 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; (Provisions related to agriculture activities and the section changing the definition of U.S. Waters.) HR 6273 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) HR 6087 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
Client expense: $933,370 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 6273 - To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes H.R. 6087 - To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act H.R. 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 5141 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act S. 3725 Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act S. 3578 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act S. 3946 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act S. 303 Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 2009 Chesapeake Bay Watershed TMDL Title V of the Clean Air Act TMDLs for Nutrients and Sediment Chesapeake Bay Executive Order on Protection and Restoration EPAs Strategy for Achieving Water Quality NPDES Permits for Pesticides Clean Water Act Clean Air Act 6th Circuit Ruling on Pesticide Application Permits SPCC Assistance Program Gulf of Mexico Executive Order on Protection and Restoration Particulate Matter 10 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) FIFRA CAFOs New Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Greenhouse Gas Nuisance Case Stationary Sources of Greenhouse Gases Housing Trust Fund Phase I Watershed Implementation Plans for Del., Md., N.Y., Pa., Va. and W. Va. Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Biotechnology issues; Clean Water Act vs. FIFRA court case (NPDES issues); to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides (H.R. 6273/H.R. 6087/S.3735); CFATS-Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards; EPA studies; Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures rule; Spray drift regulations; individual pesticide issues.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
| Democratic |
| IN |
| Dennis Cardoza | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Pomeroy | Democratic | ND |
| Ike Skelton | Democratic | MO |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Larry Kissell | Democratic | NC |
| Leonard L. Boswell | Democratic | IA |
| Mike Ross | Democratic | AR |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Democratic | SD |
| Tim Holden | Democratic | PA |
| Travis Childers | Democratic | MS |
| William L. Owens | Democratic | NY |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year, specifically program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of 2012 farm legislation Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the WTO Trade Dispute with Brazil Enactment and implementation by CFTC of H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Administrative implementation of the Crop Assistance Program by USDA H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393 and S. 3741, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4380, U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 4692, National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act S. 3735, FIFRA Paperwork Reduction Act and companion bills, H.R. 6087 and H.R. 6273 S. 3834, Representation for Farmers Act S. 3221 and companion legislation, H.R. 6418, bills to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to suspend borrower limit terms on USDA-FSA guaranteed farm loans Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-APHIS trial program for electronic signatures on phytosanitary certificates Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications and meetings with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Contacts with USDA, EPA, FDA, USTR, and the State Department regarding domestic and international regulations for transgenic crop varieties Issues related to proposed new airborne pollutant standards Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait OSHA proposals on workplace noise exposure standards and enforcement, combustible dust, illness/injury prevention program and MSD reporting Amendments to repeal or modify IRS-1099 reporting requirements Proposal to expand Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Pakistan and Afghanistan Issues related to restrictions of cotton exports by India Issues related to the negotiations for the establishment of a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement Issues related to Congressional enactment of legislation necessary to implement free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and the Republic of Korea H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 Issues related to the quality valuations for purposes of determining crop insurance losses
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Water issues Climate change legislation HR 6273, To Amend The FIFRA Act
Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 5320, Assistance Quality and Affordability Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act of 2010 H.R. 5820, Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 H.R. 6087, To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 6273, To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes H.R. 4190, Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 2892, Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3202, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 3057, Product "Household" Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act S. 1868, The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Act of 2009 S. 519, POPs, LRTAP POPs, and Pic Implementation Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 S. 2828, Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 3209, The Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 S. 3735, A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides S. 3861, Strengthening Protection for Children and Communities from Disease Clusters Act S. 3834, Representation for Farmers Act
Client expense: $750,621 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 787, S. 1816; permits for pesticide applications (HR 6273, S. 3735)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Biotechnology Issues; Clean Water Act vs. FIFRA Court Case (NPDES issues); Clean Water Restroation Act (S. 787); America's Commitment to Clean Water Act (H.R. 5088); Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 (H.R. 3852/S.1816); tom amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides. (H.R. 6273/H.R. 6087/S.3735). CFTS-Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards; EPA Studies; Spill Prevention Control and Counter measures rule; Spray Drift Regulations; Montreal Protocol; Individual Pesticide Issues.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 787 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; (Provisions related to agriculture activities and the section changing the definition of U.S. Waters.) HR 6273 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the applicaiton of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformace with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certin registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.) HR 6087 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
Client expense: $1,142,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Restoration Act, S. 787, S. 1816; permits for pesticide applications (HR 6273, S. 3735)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year, specifically program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of 2012 farm legislation (testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry) Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the WTO Trade Dispute with Brazil Enactment and implementation by CFTC of H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) and its administrative implementation by USDA H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393 and S. 3741, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2009 H.R. 4380, U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 4692, National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act S. 3735, FIFRA Paperwork Reduction Act and companion bills, H.R. 6087 and H.R. 6273 Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA-RMA concerning the availability of crop insurance products Contacts with USDOT-FMCSA concerning hour of service regulations for transport of farm supplies Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications and meetings with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Contacts with USDA, EPA, FDA, USTR, and the State Department regarding domestic and international regulations for transgenic crop varieties Issues related to proposed new airborne pollutant standards Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait Amendments to repeal or modify IRS-1099 reporting requirements Proposal to expand Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Pakistan and Afghanistan Issues related to the negotiations for the establishment of a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement Issues related to Congressional enactment of legislation necessary to implement free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and the Republic of Korea
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Water issues Climate change legislation HR 6273, To Amend The FIFRA Act
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone and Coarse Particulate Matter (PM): In recent years the organization has commented on proposed changes in the NAAQS for ozone and coarse PM. EPA is expected to announce decisions on both regulations in the months ahead. Reducing the standards for ozone and coarse PM will affect rural counties. The organization encouraged House members to cosign the Lummis "Dear Colleague" letter to EPA urging retention of the current PM standard. "The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009" (S. 1816/H.R. 3852): Legislation to amend the "Federal Water Pollution Control Act" to reauthorie the Chesapeake Bay Program and require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a Chesapeake Bay protection program, and other purposes. Of interest to the organization are the potential implications of the bill if similar actions are taken in other watersheds across the United States. The Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act (H.R. 5509): Legislation to modify the Chesapeake Bay Program under the Clean Water Act, establish an independent commission to oversee and administer a nutrient and sediment trading program for Chesapeake Bay States, establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed pilot program for creating environmental service markets, and other purposes. Of interest to the organization is the proposed approach to addressing water quality issues and the potential for similar actions in watersheds outside of the Chesapeake Bay. "Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit (PGP) for Point Source Discharges from the Application of Pesticides": The EPA issued the PGP in response to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to vacate an EPA rule exempting from NPDES permitting pesticide applications made to or over, including near, waters of the U.S. according to label requirements of the "Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)." The organization submitted comments detailing concerns about the PGP. H.R. 6087/S. 3735: Legislation to clarify that lawful application of pesticides under the FIFRA does not trigger regulatory requirements in other programs. The organization supports the bill because it reaffirms the purpose of FIFRA and as a result pesticides applied to or near water, in accordance with the FIFRA label, would not be considered a pollutant under the "Federal Water Pollution Control Act (also referred to as the Clean Water Act or CWA)." H.R. 6273: Legislation to amend the FIFRA and CWA to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from requiring additional permits for pesticides when applied consistent with FIFRA. H.R. 6273 is similar to H.R. 6087.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Methyl Bromide, Methyl Iodide H.R. 6273, Amending FIFRA to exempt the application of pesticides from certain permit requirements
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act, wetland designations US Forest Service & California State Water Resources Control Board Water Quality Management Plan revision process and North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board waiver H.R. 6273, Amending CWA to exempt certain pesticides applications from permit requirements, all titles H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, all titles
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 2997, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 5320, Assistance Quality and Affordability Act of 2010 H.R. 2996, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act 2010 H.R. 5820, Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 H.R. 6087, To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides H.R. 4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 6273, To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes H.R. 4190, Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 2892, Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3202, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 3057, Product "Household" Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1868, The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Act of 2009 S. 519, POPs, LRTAP POPs, and Pic Implementation Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2010 S. 2828, Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 3209, The Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 S. 3735, A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides S. 3861, Strengthening Protection for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act S. 3834, Representation for Farmers Act
Client expense: $536,591 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR5088/S787 - Clean Water Restoration Act HR 6273 - Amends Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and Clean Water Act Senate 3735 - FIFRA Paperwork Redcution Act
Client expense: $62,656 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 6273, 69087/S 3735; NPDES permits; Particulate Matter; S 479-Chesasapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act; HR 5088-America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
(Re)register crop inputs for aerial application use; ensure labels and regulations surrounding the application of such inputs provide aerial applicators flexibility and fairness and are not unnecessary and burdersome. S. 3735, H.R. 6087, H.R. 6273.
Client expense: $25,709 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.J. Res. 76, H.J.Res. 77/S.J. Res.26-Disapproval Resolution regarding EPA Endangerment Finding as it relates to agricultureS. 787-Clean Water Restoration Act- H.R. 6273, H.R. 6087/S.3735-Legislation to amend FIFRA as it pertains to agriculture
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.J. Res. 76, H.J.Res. 77/S.J. Res.26-Disapproval Resolution regarding EPA Endangerment Finding as it relates to agriculture S. 787-Clean Water Restoration Act- H.R. 6273, H.R. 6087/S.3735-Legislation to amend FIFRA as it pertains to agriculture
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 787-Clean Water Restoration Act-As it pertains to agriculture H.J. Res. 76, H.J.Res. 77/S. J. Res.26-Disapproval Resolution regarding EPA Endangerment Finding as it relates to agriculture H.R. 6273, H.R. 6087/S.3735-Legislation to amend FIFRA as it pertains to agriculture
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE