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Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
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NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2010 · second_quarter · 2A
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Source: Senate LDA
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to modifications to EX-IM Bank and SBA loan programs for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Correspondence to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator and Michael Punke as deputy US Trade Representative, both in USTR Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking for regulation of combustible dust in the workplace Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to modifications to EX-IM Bank and SBA loan programs for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Correspondence to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator and Michael Punke as deputy US Trade Representative, both in USTR Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking for regulation of combustible dust in the workplace Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Flexible Licensing Compliance for Nonprofit Housing Employees Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Flexible Licensing Compliance for Nonprofit Housing Employees Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to modifications to EX-IM Bank and SBA loan programs for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Correspondence to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator and Michael Punke as deputy US Trade Representative, both in USTR Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking for regulation of combustible dust in the workplace Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to modifications to EX-IM Bank and SBA loan programs for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Correspondence to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator and Michael Punke as deputy US Trade Representative, both in USTR Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking for regulation of combustible dust in the workplace Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Trade issues with India before the International Trade Commission Afghanistan/Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zone legislation Formaldehyde in Textile and Consumer Products testimony before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Cotton variety technology approval by USDA Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146) Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersAgricultural Hours of Service Exemption Department of Labors final rule for H-2A
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Kissell amendment to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 (H.R. 977) Issues related to agricultural transportation in a listening session with the Department of Transportation Interim final rules for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wetlands Reserve Program Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Issues related to the USDA-APHIS cotton warehouse compliance agreement Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Issues to related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives and rulemaking under CFR Vol. 7, Part 340 regulations Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146)
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Kissell amendment to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 (H.R. 977) Issues related to agricultural transportation in a listening session with the Department of Transportation Interim final rules for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wetlands Reserve Program Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Issues related to the USDA-APHIS cotton warehouse compliance agreement Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Issues to related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives and rulemaking under CFR Vol. 7, Part 340 regulations Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146)
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Trade issues with India before the International Trade Commission Afghanistan/Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zone legislation Formaldehyde in Textile and Consumer Products testimony before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Cotton variety technology approval by USDA Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146) Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersAgricultural Hours of Service Exemption Department of Labors final rule for H-2A
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Trade issues with India before the International Trade Commission Afghanistan/Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zone legislation Formaldehyde in Textile and Consumer Products testimony before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Cotton variety technology approval by USDA Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146) Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersAgricultural Hours of Service Exemption Department of Labors final rule for H-2A
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Trade issues with India before the International Trade Commission Afghanistan/Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zone legislation Formaldehyde in Textile and Consumer Products testimony before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Cotton variety technology approval by USDA Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146) Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersAgricultural Hours of Service Exemption Department of Labors final rule for H-2A
To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title and the conservation title and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by the Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Proposed revocation of crop protectant product registrations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Risk assessments of crop protectant products under the Food Quality Protection Act H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, with respect to provisions affecting textile goods Administration of USDA funds used to support aflatoxin research USDA support for the National Cotton Council winter nursery in Mexico Administration of Cotton Pest Account funds to support activities of the Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm eradication efforts USDA administrative approval of the National Cotton Councils Joint Cotton Industry Packaging Committee recommendations for bale covering and tie materials for use with the 2008/2009 crop
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title and the conservation title and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by the Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Proposed revocation of crop protectant product registrations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Risk assessments of crop protectant products under the Food Quality Protection Act H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, with respect to provisions affecting textile goods Administration of USDA funds used to support aflatoxin research USDA support for the National Cotton Council winter nursery in Mexico Administration of Cotton Pest Account funds to support activities of the Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm eradication efforts USDA administrative approval of the National Cotton Councils Joint Cotton Industry Packaging Committee recommendations for bale covering and tie materials for use with the 2008/2009 crop
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
Contacts concerning H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, as well as contacts urging enactment of the final legislation (bill passed by House and Senate) Contacts to House and Senate Appropriations Committees concerning fiscal year 2009 funding priorities of the National Cotton Council. Contacts regarding the regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading. Contacts regarding proposals to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. Contacts regarding the Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title and the conservation title and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by the Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Proposed revocation of crop protectant product registrations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Risk assessments of crop protectant products under the Food Quality Protection Act H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, with respect to provisions affecting textile goods Administration of USDA funds used to support aflatoxin research USDA support for the National Cotton Council winter nursery in Mexico Administration of Cotton Pest Account funds to support activities of the Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm eradication efforts USDA administrative approval of the National Cotton Councils Joint Cotton Industry Packaging Committee recommendations for bale covering and tie materials for use with the 2008/2009 crop
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL · Firm: NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Development of new farm legislation in the House (testimony before House Committee on Agriculture) Issues related to USDA FSA guaranteed farm loan programs Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Issues related to EPAs development of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for certain pesticide uses under the Clean Water Act as mandated by the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) Issues related to estate tax exemptions H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 5393, Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 H.R. 5098, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Contacts with USDA, US Agency for International Development and USTR concerning funding for the West African Cotton Improvement Project Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2011 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS Budget resolution for 2011 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to modifications to EX-IM Bank and SBA loan programs for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 3217, Restoring the American Financial Security Act of 2010 Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Correspondence to the Senate Finance Committee regarding the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator and Michael Punke as deputy US Trade Representative, both in USTR Emergency crop disaster assistance provisions in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Senator Murkowskis resolution (S. J. Res. 26) and companion House resolutions (H.J. Res. 76 and 77) to disapprove the EPA rule relating to the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking for regulation of combustible dust in the workplace Issues related to USDA-RMAs renegotiation of a standard reinsurance agreement Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Issues related to EPA consideration of individual state applications for section 24c exemptions from refuge requirements for planting cotton varieties containing the two gene Bt trait
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber Issues related to a proposal to extend duty free status to apparel imports from Bangladesh and Cambodia in communications to the House Committee on Ways and Means Issues related to modifications to a SBA loan program for textiles in communications to the House Small Business Committee H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Communications to Senate Finance Committee in support of the confirmation of Dr. Isi Siddiqui as chief agricultural trade negotiator in USTR S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Meetings with USDA and EPA officials to discuss issues related to use of transgenic cotton in pink bollworm eradication and post-eradication areas Issues related to the use and regulation of genetically engineered crop varieties in meetings with USDA, EPA and FDA Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras Issues related to the USDA-APHIS allocations of the Joint Cotton Pest Account Testimony on crop insurance provisions, rates and coverage Emergency crop disaster assistance legislation
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Proposed amendment to Interior Appropriations bill, regarding use of funds for water restrictions, reductions and reallocations Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Issues related to China trade restrictions and policies for cotton fiber H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets and Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding investigation findings Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Interim final rules for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146, H.R. 233) Legislation for a free trade agreement with Colombia Communications with Department of State regarding political unrest in Honduras
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Trade issues with India before the International Trade Commission Afghanistan/Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zone legislation Formaldehyde in Textile and Consumer Products testimony before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Issues related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials Issues related to USDA-FSA cotton flow reports Cotton variety technology approval by USDA Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146) Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersAgricultural Hours of Service Exemption Department of Labors final rule for H-2A
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, disaster assistance title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act Agriculture appropriations for 2010 fiscal year in program funding for USDA APHIS, ARS, FSA and FAS. Budget resolution for 2010 fiscal year Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Kissell amendment to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 (H.R. 977) Issues related to agricultural transportation in a listening session with the Department of Transportation Interim final rules for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wetlands Reserve Program Interim rule for farm program payment limitation and payment eligibility Proposed cotton registration requirements in China Issues related to the USDA-APHIS cotton warehouse compliance agreement Decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidating the EPA rule on pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act Issues to related to USDA-FSA approval of specification recommendations for cotton bale packaging materials USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives and rulemaking under CFR Vol. 7, Part 340 regulations Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Issues related to the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 (S. 146)
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2008 · first_quarter · 1A
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, the conservation title, export guarantees, Cotton Research and Promotion amendments, and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by USDAs Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Consumer Product Safety Commissions proposed rules for lead content limits on materials and products Federal Department of Transportations proposed rule addressing risk-based adjustments to transportation security plan requirements USDA APHIS research with transgenic pink bollworm and marker technology alternatives Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title and the conservation title and section 1619 of such Act. Smith-Lever 3(d) funding under the agricultural research title of H.R. 2419 H.R. 6849, an amendment to H.R. 2419, to allow reconstitution of farms with fewer than 10 acres Expedited appraisals and authorization of emergency loss adjustment procedures by the Risk Management Agency Crop Disaster assistance and enhanced crop insurance coverage Fiscal year 2009 appropriations priorities of the National Cotton Council The regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading H.R. 6604, the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Issues related to the International Trade Dispute with Brazil Extension of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act Extension of the Textile Monitoring Program to include China Proposed revocation of crop protectant product registrations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Risk assessments of crop protectant products under the Food Quality Protection Act H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, with respect to provisions affecting textile goods Administration of USDA funds used to support aflatoxin research USDA support for the National Cotton Council winter nursery in Mexico Administration of Cotton Pest Account funds to support activities of the Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm eradication efforts USDA administrative approval of the National Cotton Councils Joint Cotton Industry Packaging Committee recommendations for bale covering and tie materials for use with the 2008/2009 crop
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2008 · first_quarter · 1A
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Contacts concerning H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, with respect to farm program authorization titles, farm program administration titles, agricultural research title, crop insurance title, as well as contacts urging enactment of the final legislation (bill passed by House and Senate) Contacts to House and Senate Appropriations Committees concerning fiscal year 2009 funding priorities of the National Cotton Council. Contacts regarding the regulation of Commodity Futures Trading and the possible need for additional oversight and reform of rules governing Commodity Futures Trading. Contacts regarding proposals to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. Contacts regarding the Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL via NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
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2007 · year_end · YY
Agricultural appropriations for the 2008 fiscal year (contacts with members of House and Senate) Development of new farm legislation in the House and Senate (contacts with members of Congress and U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)