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Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports reform to federal CDL hazmat endorsement background check rules. Supports H.R. 1079, the Professional Drivers Background Efficiency Act of 2007. Coalition member to reform railroad practices related to rates, competition, new tank car design and deliveries. Support increasing Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption air mile radius from 100 to 150. Coalition member supporting passage of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Coalition member to reform HAZMAT laws.
Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
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AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION via AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
2007 · year_end · YY
Supports reform to federal CDL hazmat endorsement background check rules. Supports H.R. 1079, the Professional Drivers Background Efficiency Act of 2007. Coalition member to reform railroad practices related to rates, competition, new tank car design and deliveries. Support increasing Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption air mile radius from 100 to 150. Coalition member supporting passage of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Coalition member to reform HAZMAT laws.
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
Source: Senate LDA
Supports reform to federal CDL hazmat endorsement background check rules. Supports H.R. 1079, the Professional Drivers Background Efficiency Act of 2007. Coalition member to reform railroad practices related to rates, competition, new tank car design and deliveries. Support increasing Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption air mile radius from 100 to 150. Coalition member supporting passage of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Coalition member to reform HAZMAT laws.
Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Supports Agricultural Chemicsl Security Provision included in Senate-passed 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, S. 2058, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
To suspend the antidumping duty orders on imports of solid urea from Russia and Ukraine.
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
To suspend the antidumping duty orders on imports of solid urea from Russia and Ukraine.
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
To terminate the limitations on imports of ammonium nitrate from the Russian Federation.
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
To terminate the limitations on imports of ammonium nitrate from the Russian Federation.
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, S. 2058, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Close the Enron Loophole Act
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, S. 2058, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Supports Agricultural Chemicsl Security Provision included in Senate-passed 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007
Client: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, S. 2058, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Supports Agricultural Chemicsl Security Provision included in Senate-passed 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Opposed efforts in Congress to mandate use of inherently safer technologies (IST), allow states to implement rules that conflict with federal chemical security regulations, allow for third party lawsuits against chemical facilities. Supported DHS effort for stronger protection of confidential information submitted to the agency - CVI. Serve on DHS Chemical Security Coordinating Council providing input on implementation of new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) interim final rules. Obtained DHS approval of Asmark Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) program. Provided comment letters to DHS on CFATS proposal including proposed Appendix A: Chemicals of Interest.
Supports inclusion of grant program in House and Senate versions of 2007 farm bill to help Ag retailers partially cover costs of additives for anhydrous ammonia to prevent use by drug dealers in the production of meth. Supports 25 x 25 Ag Energy coalition efforts to promote production and use of renewable fuels. Supports creation of USDA Ag Transportation Task Force to address transportation challenges facing the nation's agricultural industry. Supports increasing the Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption from 100 to 150 air miles. Coalition member that supported emergency ag disaster assistance payments to farmers and ranchers experiencing a crop or livestock loss in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Participated in coalition to reform the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm conservation programs. Opposed EQIP funding to build end user bulk chemical storage. Support reform to Technical Service Provider (TSP) program in 2007 farm bill, including cost-share payments for precision ag equipment.
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, S. 2058, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Opposed efforts in Congress to mandate use of inherently safer technologies (IST), allow states to implement rules that conflict with federal chemical security regulations, allow for third party lawsuits against chemical facilities. Supported DHS effort for stronger protection of confidential information submitted to the agency - CVI. Participated in DHS Food & Ag Coordinating Council Serve on DHS Chemical Security Coordinating Council providing input on implementation of new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) interim final rules. Obtained DHS approval of Asmark Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) program. Provided comment letters to DHS on CFATS proposal including proposed Appendix A: Chemicals of Interest.
Supports revisions to EPA's Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules; Member of EPA's Spray Drift Work Group that issued final report to the PPDC. Supports federal mandate for registrants regarding ag pesticide container recycling, oppose any direct fees charged against agricultural retailers. Supports strengthening of pesticide applicator standards - more uniformity and increased standards for private applicators, more flexibility on spray drift for commercial applicators.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION via AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
2007 · mid_year · MM
Supports efforts to eliminate anti-dumping duty orders and other trade restrictions on solid urea and ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russian and Ukraine. Supports H.R. 443 and H.R. 445. Opposes EPA own-use pilot program related to pesticide harmonization with Canada; Supports fair WTO agreement for agriculture.
Opposed efforts in Congress to mandate use of inherently safer technologies (IST), allow states to implement rules that conflict with federal chemical security regulations, allow for third party lawsuits against chemical facilities. Supported DHS effort for stronger protection of confidential information submitted to the agency - CVI. Participated in DHS Food & Ag Coordinating Council Serve on DHS Chemical Security Coordinating Council providing input on implementation of new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) interim final rules. Obtained DHS approval of Asmark Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) program. Provided comment letters to DHS on CFATS proposal including proposed Appendix A: Chemicals of Interest.
Supports passage of the Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2007 (S. 551 / H.R. 1814). Support efforts to repeal and / or the federal estate tax. Support additional tax reform such as accelerating the depreciation for agricultural equipment used by agricultural businesses.
Coalition member of Ag Energy Alliance that supports increased domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and opposed efforts to limit said production as it hurts the domestic manufacture of fertilizers and ag chemicals. Supports legislation for more oversight of the natural gas and energy markets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - S. 577, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009. Supports U.S. Minerals Management Service proposal to expand access to offshore domestic energy resources.
Supports revisions to EPA's Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules; Member of EPA's Spray Drift Work Group that issued final report to the PPDC. Supports federal mandate for registrants regarding ag pesticide container recycling, oppose any direct fees charged against agricultural retailers. Supports strengthening of pesticide applicator standards - more uniformity and increased standards for private applicators, more flexibility on spray drift for commercial applicators.
Opposed efforts in Congress to mandate use of inherently safer technologies (IST), allow states to implement rules that conflict with federal chemical security regulations, allow for third party lawsuits against chemical facilities. Supported DHS effort for stronger protection of confidential information submitted to the agency - CVI. Serve on DHS Chemical Security Coordinating Council providing input on implementation of new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) interim final rules. Obtained DHS approval of Asmark Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) program. Provided comment letters to DHS on CFATS proposal including proposed Appendix A: Chemicals of Interest.
Supports reform to federal CDL hazmat endorsement background check rules. Supports H.R. 1079, the Professional Drivers Background Efficiency Act of 2007. Coalition member to reform railroad practices related to rates, competition, new tank car design and deliveries. Support increasing Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption air mile radius from 100 to 150. Coalition member supporting passage of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Coalition member to reform HAZMAT laws.
Supports inclusion of grant program in House version of 2007 farm bill to help Ag retailers partially cover costs of additives for anhydrous ammonia to prevent use by drug dealers in the production of meth. Supports 25 x 25 Ag Energy coalition efforts to promote production and use of renewable fuels. Supports creation of USDA Ag Transportation Task Force to address transportation challenges facing the nation's agricultural industry. Supports increasing the Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption from 100 to 150 air miles. Coalition member that supported emergency ag disaster assistance payments to farmers and ranchers experiencing a crop or livestock loss in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Participated in coalition to reform the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm conservation programs. Opposed EQIP funding to build end user bulk chemical storage. Support reform to Technical Service Provider (TSP) program in 2007 farm bill, including cost-share payments for precision ag equipment.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office