ELIZABETH JONES

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects

2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of moncotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of monicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of monicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of moncotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, including supporting H.R. 4342, WAVE 4 Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTC: implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; public comments requested revision of the seventh element of its test for embedded volumetric optionality in a forward contract to clarify that the relevant time for looking at the parties intentions is at the time the contract was entered into as opposed to the time for exercise on non-exercise of the opportunity. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Crop Insurance: Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology and expansion of the Yield Trend Endorsement to other crops and states. Discussion with RMA officials reported inconsistencies in aflatoxin testing/loss adjustment procedures; revision in producer guidance and information on RMA website. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of moncotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of monicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard

activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to inland waterway trust funds Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support H.R. 12-American Jobs Act-Support provisions related to inland waterways infrastructure funding.

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Trade agreement legislation, including HR 3079, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R.3191--the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard

See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard