STEVE KOPPERUD

Food Safety PL 111-353 FSMA, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. (Farm Bill) Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. RFS Animal Mandates for Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to Free Trade Agreements, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S, Fast Track Authority, enhanced trade with Cuba. "Cash-Only" Food Aid Assistance; Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate.

Federal Highway Reauthorization specific to allowing 97,000 lb. trucks with six axles, etc. on Interstate highway system.

Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

Animal health related trade restrictions; WTO/GATT issues; Trade; Transpacific Partnership (TPP); Cuba trade. U.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement (T-TIP); Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development. Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to Free Trade Pacts. Enhanced ag trade with Cuba. Monitor Export-Import Bank Reauthorization.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Reauthorization; Dodd-Frank Implementation; amendments; CFTC Rulemaking.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes; Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement - HR 1599 Pet food issues; FSMA. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration implementation of FSMA. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom. Food safety law implementation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Animal rights; "Humaneness" labeling; Animal health/new animal drugs; HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the labeling of foods for humaneness. Private company welfare programs.

Federal Highway Reauthorization specific to allowing 97,000 lb. trucks with six axles, etc. on Interstate highway system.

Food Safety PL 111-353 FSMA, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to Free Trade Agreements, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S, Fast Track Authority, enhanced trade with Cuba. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. (Farm Bill) Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. RFS Animal Mandates for Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel.

Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

Animal rights; "Humaneness" labeling; Animal health/new animal drugs; HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the labeling of foods for humaneness.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Reauthorization; Dodd-Frank Implementation; amendments; CFTC Rulemaking.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program; WOTUS Regulatory Accountability Act.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes; Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement - HR 1599; Pet food issues; FSMA. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration implementation of FSMA. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom. Food safety law implementation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs.

Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. (Farm Bill) Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. RFS Animal Mandates for Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel.

Food Safety PL 111-353 FSMA, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to Free Trade Agreements, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S, Fast Track Authority, enhanced trade with Cuba. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program. WOTUS.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; Biofuels and Energy; Implementation 2014 Farm Bill; FSMA implementation; Implementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation, particularly implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to implementing 2014 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102 Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).

Animal rights; "Humaneness" labeling; Animal health/new animal drugs; Farm Bill 2014; HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. Issues related to the labeling of foods for humaneness.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program; WOTUS Regulatory Accountability Act.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Reauthorization; Dodd-Frank Implementation; amendments; CFTC Rulemaking.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Animal Health; Biotech; Pet Food issues; Animal well being.Legislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

WTO; Codex Alimentarius; FTA negotiations; Product imports.Trans Pacific Partnership. Trans Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership; U.S. - EU trade negotiations, enhanced trade with Cuba. Trade Promotion Authority. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade. Ingredient and product imports from China.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate action on various federal tax policy for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

Food Safety PL 111-353 FSMA, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation.Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program. WOTUS.

Rendering and BSE; PEDv Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. (FSMA) Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes; Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement - HR 4432; Pet food issues; FSMA.Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration implementation of FSMA. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom. Food safety law implementation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program; WOTUS Regulatory Accountability Act.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; Biofuels and Energy; Implementation 2014 Farm Bill.FSMA implementation; Implementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation, particularly implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to implementing 2014 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102 Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Reauthorization; Dodd-Frank Implementation; amendments; CFTC Rulemaking.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate action on various federal tax policy for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling - HR 4432. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredients Pet Food importsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Issues related to the import of animal foods and ingredients from China.

FDA regulations of pet food; Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. FDA/GRAS Notification.Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Food Safety law implementation.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease TheftTitle 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels, including S. 10, HR 1947, HR 796, HR 1462 and S. 977 and HR 3102. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit - S. 10 and HR 1947 and HR 3102.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs, including S. 246 and HR 1667.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues; U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations Trade Transpacific PartnershipU.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement. Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement - HR 4432 Pet food issuesIssues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implementation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling - HR 4432. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredients Pet Food importsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Issues related to the import of animal foods and ingredients from China.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate action on various federal tax policy for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease TheftTitle 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels, including S. 10, HR 1947, HR 796, HR 1462 and S. 977 and HR 3102. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit - S. 10 and HR 1947 and HR 3102.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs including S. 246. Labeling of foods from biotech animals including HR 4432, HR 584, S. 248 and S. Amendment 341 to S. Con Res. 8.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues; U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations Trade Transpacific PartnershipU.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement. Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; BSE Biofuels and Energy Implementation 2014 Farm BillImplementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to implementing 2014 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102 Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. CFTC Reauthorization. Dodd-Frank Implementation. CFTC Rulemaking

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredients Pet Food importsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiations Product importsTrans Pacific Partnership Trans Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Trade Promotion Authority Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Columbian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation.Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom, including HR 584 and S. 248 and S. Amendment 341 to S. Con.Res. 8.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs, including S. 246. Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; BSE Biofuels and Energy Implementation 2014 Farm BillImplementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to implementing 2014 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102 Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issuesFSMA Rulemaking. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implementation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredients Pet Food importsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate action on various federal tax policy for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiations Product importsMonitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Columbian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issuesIssues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues; U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations Trade Transpacific PartnershipU.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement. Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. CFTC Reauthorization. Dodd-Frank Implementation.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredientsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate action on various federal tax policy for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation.Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom, including HR 584 and S. 248 and S. Amendment 341 to S. Con.Res. 8.

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease TheftTitle 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels, including S. 10, HR 1947, HR 796, HR 1462 and S. 977 and HR 3102. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit - S. 10 and HR 1947 and HR 3102.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs including S. 246.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues; U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations Trade Transpacific PartnershipU.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement. Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issuesIssues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; BSE Biofuels and Energy 2013 Farm BillImplementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to development of 2013 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102 Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiationsMonitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Columbian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S. Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation, S.10, S.389, HR 1947, HR 796, HR 1462 and S. 977 relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels.Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Congress.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling - genetically engineered ingredient labeling. Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredientsMonitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation.Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom, including HR 584 and S. 248 and S. Amendment 341 to S. Con.Res. 8.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel.Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs including S. 246. Labeling of foods from biotech animals including HR 584, S. 248 and S. Amendment 341 to S. Con Res. 8.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; BSE Biofuels and Energy 2013 Farm BillImplementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to development of 2013 Farm Bill, S. 10 & HR 1947. Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels and TAE Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues Trade Transpacific PartnershipU.S. - EU Free Trade Agreement. Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issuesIssues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

FDA regulations of pet food; Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. FDA/GRAS Notification.Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Food Safety law implementation.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiationsMonitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Columbian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S. Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation.Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfareMonitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S Fast Track Authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs. Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2012HR 1150 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - S. 622. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issuesIssues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

FDA regulations of pet food; Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. FDA/GRAS Notification. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Food Safety law implementation.

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling Pet Food ingredients and imported ingredients Monitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.)

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs including HR 521, S. 230.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues Trade Transpacific Partnership Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issues Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2012 HR 965 and S. 1211 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 965 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing Legislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

FDA regulations of pet food; Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. FDA/GRAS Notification. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Food Safety law implementation.

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiations Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement, including efforts to limit the Presidents fast track treaty authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfare Monitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Food Safety PL 111-353 Food Safety Modernization Act, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

FDA approval of transgenic salmon eggs - HR 521, S. 230 Labeling of foods from biotech animals - HR 520, S. 229

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2012 HR 965 and S. 1211 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 965 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316. HR 3798 & S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments.

Issues related to regulation and oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Animal health related trade restrictions WTO/GATT issues Trade Transpacific Partnership Implementation of legislation relating to issues of import/export credit for foreign market development; Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing Legislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiations Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement, including efforts to limit the Presidents fast track treaty authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling Pet Food ingredients Monitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian, Panama and South Korean Free Trade Agreement, including efforts to limit the Presidents fast track treaty authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.)

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Appropriations issues relating to the FDA approval process.

HR 965 & S. 1211, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Efforts to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed.

PL111-353, the Food Safety Modernization Act to reform FDA regulation of federal imported and domestic food safety with emphasis on those titles and sections related to the certification of imports of ingredients for food and drugs, as well as country-of-origin labeling.

Antibiotics in animal foods Drug approvals Drugs in animal foods Implementation of: All titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. HR 965 and S. 1211 and efforts to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Legislation to reform FDA regulation of federal imported and domestic food safety with emphasis on those titles related to the import of ingredients for food and drugs, as well as country-of-origin labeling. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Generic Animal Drug UserFee Act. Monitor developments of the Food & Drug Administrations development of its Advanced Feed Safety System related to the use of animal drugs in livestock and poultry feeds.

Ag Antitrust consolidation; Food Safety; BSE Biofuels and Energy 2012 Farm Bill Implementation of legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin. Issues related to federal regulation of greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and cap-and-trade proposals. Issues related to development of 2012 Farm Bill. Issues related to tax treatment of biofuels.

Food Safety; FDAAA Tech Fixes Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issues Dioxin Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the implementation of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Food safety law implentation PL 111-353. Issues related to FDA and GRAS process.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2012 HR 965 and S. 1211 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 965 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316. HR 3798 & S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments.

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling Pet Food ingredients Monitor the following: Legislation relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. Food Safety Law, PL111-353, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

WTO Codex Alimentarius FTA negotiations Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement, including efforts to limit the Presidents fast track treaty authority. Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.)

Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and Senate legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. and pending legislation in the Senate.

Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program.

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfare Monitor the following: Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.