WAYNE DELL

Supported passage of the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act or the PART Act (H.R.6394)

Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789).

Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with General Services Administration. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.

Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)

Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).

Supported passage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (H.R. 6161) through coalition.

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).

Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672)

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Engaged with congress to support continued COVID-19 related relief for small businesses and to advocate for the convenience services industry's inclusion in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (S. 1510)

Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition.

Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief and government funding bill passed at the end of 2020.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020 (S. 4663/HR 7995)

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding S4223 and HR7995 "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020"

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act.

Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".

Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. INvited GAO, Mint and BEP to speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".

Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0

Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs.

Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act. Supported bill at annual DC fly-in.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 at industry fly-in event Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0

Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.

Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.

Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Requested GAO, Mint and BEP Speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".

Met with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA and general labor rules. Joined coalition letter in support of nominee for Chief Counsel for Advocacy at Small Business Administration.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Requested GAO, Mint and BEP Speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990. Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 5358 Met with DOT on driver shortage issues.

Met with Labor Department on issues related to OSHA and general labor issues.

Tracking of Prior Approval Reform Act., H.R. 2101.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracking S. 759 Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017. Also, actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Met with US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins.

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Tracking comments submitted to USDA proposed rule for national GMO labeling. Met with OMB and Congress on proposed rule: Food Labeling: Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food Sold From Certain Vending Machines; Front of Package Type Size. Submitted comments to FDA Docket FDA-2011-F-0171 and discussed support for the regulation.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracking S. 759 Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017. Also, actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins.

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Worked with CDC related to nutrition guidelines for federal buildings related to food service and vending.

Continued tracking the issue of applicability of the FDAs calorie disclosure requirements applicability to overseas military bases and the Department of Defenses (DOD) proposed rule entitled: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Food Services for Dining Facilities on Military Installations and its impacts on blind vendors who are NAMA members.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Attended EPA Stakeholder Working Group Session on the future of SNAP

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. FDA issued proposed rule [Docket Tracking comments submitted to USDA proposed rule for national GMO labeling. Met with OMB and Congress on proposed rule: Food Labeling: Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food Sold From Certain Vending Machines; Front of Package Type Size.

Continued tracking the issue of applicability of the FDAs calorie disclosure requirements applicability to overseas military bases and the Department of Defenses (DOD) proposed rule entitled: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Food Services for Dining Facilities on Military Installations and its impacts on blind vendors who are NAMA members.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Attended EPA Stakeholder Working Group Session on the future of SNAP

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Worked with CDC related to nutrition guidelines for federal buildings related to food service and vending.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990. Met with DOT to discuss issue.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaning access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracking S. 759 Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017. Also, actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins.

Tracking of Prior Approval Reform Act., H.R. 2101.

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Worked with CDC related to nutrition guidelines for federal buildings related to food service and vending. Coordinated with CDC to speak at annual trade show.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022.

Continued tracking the issue of applicability of the FDAs calorie disclosure requirements applicability to overseas military bases and the Department of Defenses (DOD) proposed rule entitled: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Food Services for Dining Facilities on Military Installations and its impacts on blind vendors who are NAMA members.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Supported and tracked elimination of the death/estate tax and reduction of corporate tax rate in overall comprehensive tax reform. Supported lowering of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform measure.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022.

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Actively supported passage of H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act.

Tracking of Prior Approval Reform Act., H.R. 2101.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Food Modernization Act (21 USC Chapter 27) Final Rule. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. FDA issued proposed rule [Docket Nos. FDA-2012-N-1210 and FDA-2004-N-0258] RIN 0910-ZA49 entitled: Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels and Serving Sizes of Foods that Can Reasonably Be Consumed at One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling; Updating, Modifying, and Establishing Certain Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed; Serving Size for Breath Mints; and Technical Amendments; Proposed Extension of Compliance. Tracking of this proposed rule and preparation of comments to submit on behalf of industry. Tracking comments submitted to USDA Agriculture Marketing Office on the questions under consideration on the proposed rule for national GMO labeling. Specifically, our letter was submitted in response to USDA's recent request for stakeholder input regarding efforts to establish a national standard pursuant to the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, specifically, question 16, which requests stakeholder input on what kind of text, symbol, or electronic or digital disclosure should be required for bioengineered food that is not purchased from a grocery store shelf, such as food for sale in bulk (such as fresh produce in a bin or fresh seafood at a fish counter), in a vending machine, or online. Met with HHS to introduce industry and inquire as to direction of HHS on Calorie disclosure and other food, health and nutrition related issues. Met with USDA on GMO issue.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Was in contact with ENERGY STAR regarding discussions on potential new ENERGY STAR specifications for beverage vending machines and updates to commercial batch coffee brewer specifications.

Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaning access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracking S. 759 Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017. Also, actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins.

Actively supported passage of H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act.

Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.

Supported and tracked elimination of the death/estate tax and reduction of corporate tax rate in overall comprehensive tax reform. Supported lowering of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform measure.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Food Modernization Act (21 USC Chapter 27) Final Rule. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. FDA issued proposed rule [Docket Nos. FDA-2012-N-1210 and FDA-2004-N-0258] RIN 0910-ZA49 entitled: Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels and Serving Sizes of Foods that Can Reasonably Be Consumed at One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling; Updating, Modifying, and Establishing Certain Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed; Serving Size for Breath Mints; and Technical Amendments; Proposed Extension of Compliance. Tracking of this proposed rule and preparation of comments to submit on behalf of industry. Prepared and submitted comments to USDA Agriculture Marketing Office on the questions under consideration on the proposed rule for national GMO labeling. Specifically, our letter was submitted in response to USDA's recent request for stakeholder input regarding efforts to establish a national standard pursuant to the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, specifically, question 16, which requests stakeholder input on what kind of text, symbol, or electronic or digital disclosure should be required for bioengineered food that is not purchased from a grocery store shelf, such as food for sale in bulk (such as fresh produce in a bin or fresh seafood at a fish counter), in a vending machine, or online.

Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.

Tracking commercial activities on interstate rest areas. Contacted US House on potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Signed letter to Congress urging them to protect the longstanding ban on privatizing and commercializing interstate rest areas. Opposed H.R.1990 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to allow food concessions at State-owned interstate rest areas.

Continued supporting increase in FDA's annual Appropriations.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, Page 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC Chapter 27) final rule. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council for Food Protection. Promotion of Conference for Food Protection guidance document for unattended Food Establishments. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. Held conversations with CDC regarding the Food Service Guidelines Collaborative (FSGC) and the Food Systems Engagement Meeting around discussions on opportunities and barriers to align the food system with dietary needs. Continued support of expressing concern with the current compliance deadline of July 2018 for the Nutrition Facts and Service Size (NFL) rules and to request extending the deadline to May 2021. Signed letter to U.S. Senate supporting confirmation of Scott Gottlieb, MD as commissioner of the FDA.

Actively supported passage of H.R.5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. Contacted Small Business Administration Advocacy Office regarding EPA's Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for certain substitutions under the Significant New Alternatives policy program (SNAP) rule. EPAHQ-OAR-2014-0198

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigerant requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rule as it relates to vending machines and refrigeration.

Tracking vending standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings. Held conversations with CDC regarding the The Food Service Guidelines Collaborative (FSGC) and the Food Systems Engagement Meeting around discussions on opportunities and barriers to align the food system with dietary needs. Held discussions with CDC regarding presentation at annual trade show.

Supported and tracked elimination of the death/estate tax and reduction of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform discussions. Supported lowering of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform measure.

Signed letter to commission in support of Prior Approval Reform Act., H.R. 2101.

Actively supported passage of H.R.5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. Contacted Small Business Administration Advocacy Office regarding EPA's Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for certain substitutions under the Significant New Alternatives policy program (SNAP) rule. EPAHQ-OAR-2014-0198

Supported and tracked elimination of the death/estate tax and reduction of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform discussions. Supported lowering of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform measure.

Continued supporting increase in FDA's annual Appropriations.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to U.S. currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Sectary of the Treasury. Discussion surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracking S.759 - Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017.

Tracking vending standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings. Held conversations with CDC regarding the The Food Service Guidelines Collaborative (FSGC) and the Food Systems Engagement Meeting around discussions on opportunities and barriers to align the food system with dietary needs. Held discussions with CDC regarding presentation at annual trade show.

Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigerant requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rule as it relates to vending machines and refrigeration.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, Page 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC Chapter 27) final rule. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council for Food Protection. Promotion of Conference for Food Protection guidance document for unattended Food Establishments. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. Held conversations with CDC regarding the Food Service Guidelines Collaborative (FSGC) and the Food Systems Engagement Meeting around discussions on opportunities and barriers to align the food system with dietary needs. Continued support of expressing concern with the current compliance deadline of July 2018 for the Nutrition Facts and Service Size (NFL) rules and to request extending the deadline to May 2021. Signed letter to U.S. Senate supporting confirmation of Scott Gottlieb, MD as commissioner of the FDA.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative. Work with military offices in marine corps and navy that manage vending machines for those branches. Continued discussions on application of FDAs calorie disclosure rule on foods sold from vending machines on overseas military bases. Tracking the Department of Defense (DOD) proposed rule entitled: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Food Services for Dining Facilities on Military Installations and its impact impacts on blind vendors who are NAMA members.

Coordinated for EPAs ENERGY STAR program to visit annual trade show to obtain data on Commercial Coffee Brewers version 1.0 specification and the pending Beverage Vending Machine specification that relates to the Department of Energys upcoming energy conservation standards. Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigerant requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rule as it relates to vending machines.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, Page 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC Chapter 27) final rule. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council for Food Protection. Promotion of Conference for Food Protection guidance document for unattended Food Establishments. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. Held conversations with CDC regarding the Food Service Guidelines Collaborative (FSGC) and the Food Systems Engagement Meeting around discussions on opportunities and barriers to align the food system with dietary needs. Signed onto letter to HHS Secretary Tom Price expressing concern with the current compliance deadline of July 2018 for the Nutrition Facts and Service Size (NFL) rules and to request extending the deadline to May 2021.

Continued supporting increase in FDA's annual Appropriations.

Supported passage of H.R.5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act.

Tracked Department of Labor regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Supported and tracked elimination of the death/estate tax and reduction of corporate tax rate in overall tax reform discussions.

Tracking commercial activities on interstate rest areas. Contacted US House on potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Signed letter to Congress urging rejection of tolling existing interstates and discriminatory tolling schemes.

Worked with Congress to provide a letter to the US Department of Education to protect the Vending Technology Program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Tracking General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Request for Information on the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) final rule. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. Promotion of Conference for Food Protection guidance document for Unattended Food Establishments. Tracked FDA's final rule issued 5/20/2016 announcing the new nutrition facts label for packaged foods. Continued discussions with FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) regarding nutrition education in the convenience services industry. Tracking Food Date Labeling Act of 2016 (H.R. 5298) (S.2947) Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations requiring changes in the labeling of foods. Discussions held with FDA related to pending vending calorie disclosure final guidance document.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative. Work with military offices in Marine Corps and Navy that manage vending for those branches. Continued discussions on application of FDA's calorie disclosure rules on Food sold from vending machines on overseas military bases.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Tracking U.S. Mints 2016 Biennial Report to Congress. Track Bureau of Engraving and Printing issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency

NAMA met with the Department of Transportion officials to introduce and educate DOT on our industry. Issues discussed focused on road funding, sustainability and fuel conservation. Filed comments on Docket Number FHNA-2016-00221 Commercial Activities on Interstate Rest Areas.

Tracking letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Continued supporting increase in FDA's annual Appropriation for FY17 to a proposed $2.85 billion.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act. Oppose passage of this act. Tracked H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113) H.R. 1105 and S.860 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015. Tracking and supporting. Tracked Treasury Department proposed regulation impacting minority discount valuations which impacts family-owned businesses. Agency Docket Number: REG:163113-02, RIN: 1545-BB71

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015. Supported Passage of Overtime Reform and Review Act S.3464 and Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act HR.2813

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative. Work with military offices in Marine Corps and Navy that manage vending for those branches. Discussions held on application of FDA's calorie disclosure rules on Food sold from vending machines on overseas military bases.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act. Oppose passage of this act. Tracked H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113) H.R. 1105 and S.860 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015. Tracking and supporting.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015.

Tracking letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Continued supporting increase in FDA's annual Appropriation for FY17 to a proposed $2.85 billion.

NAMA met with the Department of Transportion officials to introduce and educate DOT on our industry. Issues discussed focused on road funding, sustainability and fuel conservation. Tracking docket N. FHNA-2016-00221 Commercial Activities on Interstate Rest Areas.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Tracking General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Request for Information on the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations. Met with CDC to ascertain timeline for release of new Health & Sustainability and guidelines. During meeting we reintroduced CDC to NAMA's Fitpick nutrition program.

Worked with DOE's ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers.EPAs final rule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. (tracking) Followed up on EPA ENERGY STAR stakeholder meeting at NAMA's Coffee, Tea and Water show to discuss the Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft 1 version 1.0 specification. Had further discussions on ENERGY STAR's final specifications as they were issued. Also working to promote the specification/standard.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Met with US Mint regarding general coin and currency issues. Discussed industry concerns related to the mint's pending 2016 Biennial Report to Congress. Track Bureau of Engraving and Printing issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency.

Supporting S.30 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2015 and H.R.30 Save American Workers Act of 2015, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Tracking of proposed Dept. of Labor regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Tracked updates on the Department of Labor's Final Rule; Defining and Delimiting the Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, Docket No. 2016-11754 (81 FR32391) Tracked new OSHA requirements related to NAICS record-keeping requirements. Met with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Meeting was to introduce industry, relay impacts of recently issued overtime pay rule and receive update on OSHA rules which impact the industry. Supported and endorsed the Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act (OREA) H.R. 5813. Supported passage of H.R. 6094 & S 3462 the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools & Non-profits Act.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) final rule. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. Promotion of Conference for Food Protection guidance document for Unattended Food Establishments. Urged the President's FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Also, supported FDA's Appropriation be increased for FY17 funding. Tracked 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines and reviewed their National Strategic Partner program related to My Plate. Tracked FDA's final rule issued 5/2052016 announcing the new nutrition facts label for packaged foods. Signed coalition letter supporting the Roberts-Stabenow biotech labeling agreements which builds upon the Biotechnology labeling Solutions Act, Senate Bill S.2609 Discussions with FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) regarding nutrition education in the convenience services industry. Tracking Food Date Labeling Act of 2016 (H.R. 5298) (S.2947)

Tracking letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Tracked H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113). Supported increase in FDA's annual Appropriation for FY17 to a proposed $2.85 billion.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Track Bureau of Engraving and Printing issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Tracking General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Request for Information on the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations.

Supporting S.30 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2015 and H.R.30 Save American Workers Act of 2015, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Tracking of proposed Dept. of Labor regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Tracked updates on the Department of Labor's Final Rule; Defining and Delimiting the Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, Docket No. 2016-11754 (81 FR32391) Preparing webinar for membership Tracked new OSHA requirements related to NAICS record-keeping requirements.

Worked with DOE's ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers.EPAs final rule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. (tracking) Followed up on EPA ENERGY STAR stakeholder meeting at NAMA's Coffee, Tea and Water show to discuss the Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft 1 version 1.0 specification. Had further discussions to provide data to ENERGY STAR to support the final specifications being issued.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act. (Tracking) Tracked H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113) H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - signed Family Business Coalition Letter to Senate Leadership urging passage.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) final rule. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. Discussions with USDA regarding their www.choosemyplate.gov program. Urged the President's FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Also, recommended to House and Senate members that FDA's Appropriation be increased for FY17 funding. Tracked 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines and reviewed their National Strategic Partner program related to My Plate.

Worked with DOE's ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). Final rule issued 7/02/2015. EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198] ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document. EPAs final fule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] Supportive of language in the FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, that will help address some key issues that have been raised regarding the EPA's proposed rule making to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials. S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. (tracking) Worked with SBA Office of Advocacy on issues related to the Department of Energys Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00 and their impacts on small businesses in the refreshment services channel. Followed up on EPA ENERGY STAR stakeholder meeting at NAMA's Coffee, Tea and Water show to discuss the Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft 1 version 1.0 specification.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Worked with Bureau of Engraving and Printing to receive update on issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency and held webinar on this issue. Furthermore, discussions were held concerning next monetary note denomination to be produced by BEP and tactile features that may be included.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015.

Tracking letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Tracked H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113). Supported increase in FDA's annual Appropriation for FY17 to a proposed $2.85 billion.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative. Work with military offices in Marine Corps and Navy that manage vending for those branches.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Met with Bureau of Engraving and Printing to receive update on issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency and coordinated webinar on this issue. Furthermore, discussions were held concerning next monetary note denomination to be produced by BEP.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy food and beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015. Worked with SBA Office of Advocacy on issues related to the Department of Energys Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00 and their impacts on small businesses in the refreshment services channel. Also discussed small business impact of this rule with U.S. Senate and House offices.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Tracking General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Request for Information on the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations.

Worked with DOE's ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). Final rule issued 7/02/2015. EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198] ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document. EPAs final fule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] Supportive of language in the FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, that will help address some key issues that have been raised regarding the EPA's proposed rule making to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials. S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. (tracking) Attended Department of Energy Stakeholder Meeting (September, 29, 2015) regarding their Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines, Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00. Prepared and filed industry comments in response to this proposed rule Worked with SBA Office of Advocacy on issues related to the Department of Energys Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00 and their impacts on small businesses in the refreshment services channel. Held meetings with EPAs Energy Star Program Office related to their Green Power Partnership and Energy Star Commercial Buildings programs. Also had discussions with the White House on energy conservation efforts related to sustainability and the impact of the DOEs proposed Energy Conservation Standards on the beverage vending machines. EPA - Green Power Partnership Program * Coordinated EPA ENERGY STAR stakeholder meeting at NAMA's Coffee, Tea and Water show to discuss the Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft 1 version 1.0 specification. * Coordinator letter from U.S. Senate to Dept. of Energy on Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines, Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00. *Held meeting and worked with White House on American Business Act on Climate Pledge.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act. (Tracking) Tracked H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113)

Tracking letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers. Tracked H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law No. 114-113).

Supporting S.30 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2015 and H.R.30 Save American Workers Act of 2015, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Tracking of proposed Dept. of Labor regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Tracked updates on the Department of Labor's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Defining and Delimiting the Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, Docket No. WHD-2015-0001-0001. Had discussions with the White House office of Public Engagement and the Small Business Administration related to the proposed rulemaking on the DOLs Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations implementing the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees (known as the white collar or EAP exemptions). Also, had discussions with the White House regarding the impact of the president executive order on sick leave requiring federal contractors to grant at least seven days of paid sick leave to their employees.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015. Worked with SBA Office of Advocacy on issues related to the Department of Energys Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00 and their impacts on small businesses in the refreshment services channel.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) final rule. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling. Tracking of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Met with EPA regarding their Food Recovery Challenge to understand the program more fully and be briefed on how the refreshment services industry may participate. Discussions with USDA regarding their www.choosemyplate.gov program and met with the First Ladys Lets Move! staff regarding potential opportunities to work together on issues related to food and nutrition efforts in the refreshment services industry. Co-Signed letter to Department of Health and Human Services and The Office of Management and Budget regarding the Presidents fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request. In this letter we respectfully asked that the Presidents FY 2017 budget request provide adequate funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) food safety activities as one of its highest priorities rather than proposing new user fees on consumers and food makers.

Worked with DOE's ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). Final rule issued 7/02/2015. EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198] ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document. EPAs final fule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] Supportive of language in the FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, that will help address some key issues that have been raised regarding the EPA's proposed rule making to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials. S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. Attended Department of Energy Stakeholder Meeting regarding their Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines, Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00. Prepared and filed industry comments in response to this proposed rule Worked with SBA Office of Advocacy on issues related to the Department of Energys Energy Conservation Standards: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Beverage Vending Machines Docket #: EERE-2013-BT-STD-0022, RIN: 1904-AD00 and their impacts on small businesses in the refreshment services channel. Held meetings with EPAs Energy Star Program Office related to their Green Power Partnership and Energy Star Commercial Buildings programs. Also had discussions with the White House on energy conservation efforts related to sustainability and the impact of the DOEs proposed Energy Conservation Standards on the refreshment services industry.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Discussions held with Centers for Disease Control on Healthy and Sustainability Guidelines. Provided input and comments to the General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in response to their Request for Information on the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Met with Bureau of Engraving and Printing to receive update on issues related to meaningful access to U.S. currency.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 1687, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2015 or the SWEET Act.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to recently released calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling. Tracking of Dietary Guidelines for Americans and signed onto letter to House on this issue

Supporting S.30 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2015 and H.R.30 Save American Workers Act of 2015, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Tracking of proposed Dept. of Labor regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Proposed rule ID WHD-2015-0001-0001

Tracking issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). Final rule issued 7/02/2015. EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198] ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document. EPAs final fule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] Supportive of language in the FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, that will help address some key issues that have been raised regarding the EPA's proposed rule making to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials. Held an Executive Order 12866 meeting with (OIRA) on proposed (SNAP) rules. S. 1047 - A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for the potential to cause an adverse effect on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards. Actively supported proposed language to FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Approprisations bill to help address issues raised regarding the EPAs proposed rulemaking to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials. Amendment proposed and adopted by Congressman Meehan.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Discussions held with Centers for Disease Control on Healthy and Sustainability Guidelines.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Discussions with GAO related to costs to industry for coin changes.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Supportive efforts related to H.R. 527 and S. 1536, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy food and beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative. Continued discussions with Navy Exchange regarding NAMAs Fit Pick healthy vending program, Calorie Disclosure and American Beverage Association Calories Count program.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Discussions held with Centers for Disease Control on Healthy and Sustainability Guidelines.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations restated to issue of food safety of imported food. Tracking of Regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the Nation School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Meetings held with FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine related to recently released calorie disclosure rules. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling. Tracking of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Tracking issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine and commercial coffee brewer manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198] ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document. EPAs final fule on listing of substitutes for refrigeration Docket No.[EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0748; FRL-9922-26-OAR] Supportive of language in the FY 2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, that will help address some key issues that have been raised regarding the EPA's proposed rule making to use its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to change the status of (delist) certain commercial refrigerants and air conditioning applications and materials (other than motor vehicle air conditioning) and certain foam-blowing applications and materials.

Supporting S.30 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R.30 Save American Workers Act of 2015, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 516, The Cents and Sensibility Act. Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency and SAVE Act (H.R. 614) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint.

Supporting S. 701 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R. 2575 Save American Workers Act of 2013, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week.

Tracking issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. US. EPAs Final ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Water Cooler Specifications. DOE's proposed energy conservation and testing standards for refrigerated beverage vending machines (BVMs), as required by federal law - (42 U.S.C 6295(m)(1). EPAs proposed Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program. (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0198) ENERGY STAR Commercial Coffee Brewers Draft Specification Framework Document.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 5279, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2014 or the SWEET Act. Tracked H.R. 4718 an act to make permanent bonus depreciation. Tracking extension of expired and expiring tax provisions. H.R. 5771 - An act to amend the internal revenue code to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts and for other purposes. Signed as Public Law Number: 113-295.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Discussions held with employees of Centers for Disease Control on Healthy and Sustainability Guidelines.

Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H.R. 3146)and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations restated to issue of food safety of imported food. Regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the Nation School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Meetings held with Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services in the USDA and FDAs office of Food and Veterinary Medicine at the end of the sentence. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. Meeting held with FDAs Office of Food and Veterinary Medicine on micro markets and naturally occurring caffeine. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling. Support of House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015. Report language in H.R. 83 related to calorie disclosure of vended products.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations restated to issue of food safety of imported food. Regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the Nation School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Meetings held with Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services in the USDA. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling. Tracking US Food Code regulations and Micro Market discussions with FDA's food and veterinary medicine division.

Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy food and beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative. Continued discussions with Navy Exchange and USMC regarding NAMAs Fit Pick healthy vending program, Calorie Disclosure and American Beverage Association Calories Count program.

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H.R. 3146)and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint.

Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the impact on the vending industry. Specifically, H.R. 5279, the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act of 2014 or the SWEET Act. Tracked H.R. 4718 an act to make permanent bonus depreciation. Tracking extension of expired and expiring tax provisions.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Contacted Small Business Administration (SBA) related to pending calorie disclosure regulations. Joined by SBA representative at OIRA meeting on pending calorie disclosure regulations included in the Affordable Care Act.

Tracking vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines and pending calorie disclosure requirements. Discussions held with Centers for Disease Control on Healthy and Sustainability Guidelines.

Tracking S. 701 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R. 2575 Save American Workers Act of 2013, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week.

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and the impact on the vending industry, no bill pending at this time. Potential legislation by Congresswoman Rosa Delauro. Ways and Means Discussion Draft of Tax Reform Act of 2013, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform. Legislation has not been filed. Discussion of Tax Legislation provisions regarding royalty income for tax-exempt organization for use of their name or logo, etc.Also, the safe harbor for qualified sponsorship payments and the passive income exception in the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) statute. Signed letter of support on H.R. 4718 - an act to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.

Tracking Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy food and beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative. Continued discussions with Navy Exchange and USMC regarding NAMAs Fit Pick healthy vending program, Calorie Disclosure and American Beverage Association Calories Count program.

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations restated to issue of food safety of imported food. Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the Nation School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Soldin Schools as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Meetings held with Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services in the USDA. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations, which mostly reflect the US Food Code related to food safety and micro markets and the Council For Food Protection. Tracking of Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249 & S. 1756) Consolidated Appropriations Act. 2014, P.L. 113-76 language directing the USDA to establish a waiver approval process for state agencies to grant waivers for the 2014-2015 school year. FY 2015 House Agriculture Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products. Specifically House Appropriations Amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill which provided report language regarding front of pack and front of vending machine labeling.

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value andEfficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H.R. 3146)and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint. Filed comments with U.S. Mint on behalf of industry in response to federal register requests for comments and attended stakeholder meeting.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impactof their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Tracking of Commercial Driver Hours of Service regulations as they relate to food and beverage distributors in the vending industry. Tracking of H.R.3419 Small Business Fairness in ObamaCare Act.

U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) commercial driver hours of service regulations as they relate to food/beverage distributors in the vending industry. TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 34134 & S. 1891) Tracking amendment by Sen. Susan Collins on FY 2015 Sen. Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill regarding Hours of Service.

Issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act for 2013.Meeting held with EPA ENERGY STAR office regarding ENERGY STAR as it relates to potential future regulations on the office coffee service industry, specifically coffee brewers. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. US. EPAs Final ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Water Cooler Specifications. Reduction in Lead In Drinking Water Act (Pub.L. 111-380). Specifically, the new rules effective January 4, 1014. Issues surrounding compliance. Department of Energy Rule for Refrigerated Beverage Machines.

S. 701 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R. 2575 Save American Workers Act of 2013, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Discussion with General Services Administration related to Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 USC 107) in federal buildings, healthy vending requirements and pending calorie disclosure rules.

Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173, S 3217) and the Durbin Amendment #3769 as it related to the changes to the interchange rate on debit sales through vending machines. Dodd Frank Section 1502 - Conflict Minerals Provision, requires public companies to certify their supply chains are free of an and all "conflict minerals" originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as it relates to the vending industry and office coffee service specifically.Swipe Fee Issues surrounding NACS v Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 11-cv-02075, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington)

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines (Federal Register/ vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations restated to issue of food safety of imported food. Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the Nation School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Soldin Schools as Required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Merely tracking of U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Actions as it relates to caffeine and energy drinks. Issues related to the US food Code and its application to the micro market channel. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations related to food safety and micro markets. Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249 & S. 1756) Consolidated Appropriations Act. 2014, P.L. 113-76 language directing the USDA to establish a waiver approval process for state agencies to grant waivers for the 2014-2015 school year. Appropriation Bill language related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) calorie disclosure rules for vended products.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensurethat all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America.This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Commercial Driver Hours of Service regulations as they relate to food and beverage distributors in the vending industry. H.R.3419 Small Business Fairness in ObamaCare Act. by the Affordable Care Act. Commercial Driver Hours of Service regulations as they relate to food and beverage distributors in the vending industry. H.R. 33419 Small Business Fairness in ObamaCare Act.

U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) commercial driver hours of service regulations as they relate to food/beverage distributors in the vending industry. Amendment to the Transportation, Housing & Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, sponsored by Congress members Tom Rice, Richard Hanna and others regarding 30 minute break rule and 36 hour reset as it relates to the new Hours of Service regulations effective July 2013. TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 34134 & S. 1891)

Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy food and beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative. Discussions with Navy Exchange and USMC regarding NAMAs Fit Pick healthy vending program, Calorie Disclosure and American Beverage Association Calories Count program. Also, discussion held with U.S. House regarding potential defense authorization bill languageto restrict certain funds from being used to implement pending FDA calorie disclosure rules as included in the Affordable Care Act.

ADA Requirements for vending machines under the American's with Disabilities Act of 2010 related to scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28 CFR part 35) and Title III (28 CFR part 36)

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related toThe Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H.R. 3146)and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Coin Studies, U.S. Mint.

Issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its applications to vending machine manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was establish by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Discussions regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Standards S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act fo 2013. Researched legislation to determine impact on vending industryConcerns regarding the impact of a Carbon Tax on the vending manufacturing community, no bill pending at this time. Meeting held with EPA ENERGY STAR office regarding ENERGY STAR as it relates to potential future regulations on the office coffee service industry, specifically coffee brewers. Office of Climate Protection Partnership Division. US. EPAs Final ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Water Cooler Specifications. Reduction in Lead In Drinking Water Act (Pub.L. 111-380). Specifically, the new rules effective January 4, 1014. Issues surrounding compliance.

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and the impact on the vending industry, no bill pending at this time Ways and Means Discussion Draft of Tax Reform Act of 2013, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform. Legislation has not been filed. Small Business Tax Credit (Section 45R, of the IRS Code) as Added to the Code by section 1421 of the Patient Protection andAct (Affordable Care Act) Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 (S. 1183 and H.R. 2429) which would repeal the estate tax.

Vending Standards included in the most recent edition of the Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations relates to vending restrictions in Federal Buildings. Met with GSA Office of Facilities Management and Services Programs. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Issues related to public health goals set by NIH and HHS. Specifically related to caffeine and healthy food nutrition guidelines.

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related toThe Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H.R. 3146) and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Department of Coin Studies.

Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy Food and Beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative. Discussions with Navy Exchange regarding Fit Pick healthy vending program.

U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) commercial driver hours of service regulations as they relate to food/beverage distributors in the vending industry. Amendment to the Transportation, Housing & Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, sponsored by Congress members Tom Rice, Richard Hanna and others regarding 30 minute break rule and 36 hour reset as it relates to the new Hours of Serviceregulations effective July 2013

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensurethat all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America. This specifically relates to pending FDA Calorie Disclosure regulations as required by the Affordable Care Act. Discussion with U.S. House Small Business Committee regarding US Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver hours of service regulations as they relate to food and beverage distributors in the vending industry. Signed coalition letter of support on H.R.3419 Small Business Fairness in ObamaCare Act.

Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173. S 3217) and the Durbin Amendment #3769 as it related to the changes to the interchange rate on debit sales through vending machines. Dodd Frank Section 1502 - Conflict Minerals Provision, Requires public companies to certify their supply chains are free of any and all "conflict minerals' originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as it related to the vending industry and office coffee service specifically.Swipe Fee Issues surrounding NACS v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 11-cv-02075, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington)

S. 701 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R. 2575 Save American Workers Act of 2013, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week. Discussion with General Services Administration related to Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 USC 107) in federal buildings

Regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. (Federal Register/Vol. 78, No. 5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations related to issues of issues of food safety of imported food. Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: NutritionStandards for All Foods Sold in Schools as Required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. Merely tracking of U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Actions as it relates to caffeine and energy drinks. Issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. Specifically, discussion surrounding state health department regulations related to food safety and micro markets. Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R.1249 & S.1756)

S. 701 40 Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 and H.R. 2575 Save American Workers Act of 2013, which changes the current definition of full-time under the Affordable Care Act from 30 hours to the standard definition of full-time work which is forty hours per week.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses.H.R. 2542 the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (RFIA) as it related to reforming the regulatory process to ensure that all federal agencies appropriately consider the impact of their rules on small businesses across America.

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and the impact on the vending industry, no bill pending at this time Ways and Means Discussion Draft of Tax Reform Act of 2013, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform. Legislation has not been filed.Small Business Tax Credit (Section 45R of the IRS Code) as Added to the Code by section 1421 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 (S. 1183 and H.R. 2429) which would repeal the estate tax.

U. S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) commercial driver hours of service regulations as they relate to food/beverage distributors in the vending industry.Amendment to the Transportation, Housing & Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, sponsored by Congress members Tom Rice, Richard Hanna and others regarding 30 minute break rule and 36 hour reset as it relates to the new Hours of Service regulations effective July 2013

Department of Defense Healthy Base Initiative with the office of Military Community and Family Policy Food and Beverage guidelines as it relates to the initiative.

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasury's decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Court's judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency.Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act Issues related to The Savings, Accountability, Value and Efficiency II (SAVE II) Act (H. R. 3146) and SAVE Act (H.R. 1999) and the impact that changes to United States coins will have on the vending industry. Discussions surrounding The U.S. Mint's 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports to Congress on the Current Status of Coin Production Costs & Analysis of Alternative Content pursuant to the Coin Modernization, Oversight an Continuity Act of 2010 (Public Law 11-302). Office of Department of Coin Studies.

ADA Requirements for vending machines under the American's with Disabilities Act of 2010 related to scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28CFR part 35) and Title III ( 28 CRF part 36)

Requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. (Federal Register / Vol. 78, No.5/Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations related to issues of food safety of imported food.Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in Schools as Required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. (Pub.L.11-296) and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign. U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Actions as it relates to caffeine and energy drinks.

Issues surrounding the ENERGY STAR program and its application to vending machine manufacturers. The ENERGY STAR program was established by the EPA in 1992 under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). Comments filed regarding Framework Document for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine StandardsS. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. Researched legislation to determine impact on vending industry Concerns regarding the impact of a Carbon Tax on the vending manufacturing community, no bill pending at this time. Concerns regarding ENERGY STAR as it relates to potential future regulations on the office coffee service industry, specifically coffee brewers. Office of Climate Protection Partnerships Division. US. EPAs Final ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Water Cooler Specifications. Reduction in Lead In Drinking Water Act (Pub.L. 111-380). Specifically, the new rules effective January 4, 1014. Issues surrounding compliance.

Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173, S 3217) and the Durbin Amendment #3769 as it related to the changes to the interchange rate on debit sales through vending machines. Dodd Frank Section 1502 - Conflict Minerals Provision. Requires public companies to certify their supply chains are free of any and all "conflict minerals" originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as it related to the vending industry and office coffee service specifically.Swipe Fee Issues surrounding NACS v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 11-cv-02075, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (Washington)

2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240, H.R. 6083) and the The State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act (H.R. 6567) as it related to supplemental nutritional assistance programs (SNAP). Discussions with House of Representatives regarding potential bill language related to USDA Proposed Regulations on Competitive Food in SchoolsH.AMDT.199 to H.R.1947 Amendment sought to direct the Comptroller General to establish a pilot program within nine states that would collect the data that is currently required to be reported under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and under the benefit redemption requirements applicable to households under the Act. The amendment also sought to require the Comptroller General, at the end of the pilot program, to determine whether item specific data purchased with SNAP benefits can be collected using existing reporting requirements, and how to improve current SNAP reporting.

Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173, S3217) and the Durbin Amendment #3769 as it relates to the changes to the interchange rate on debit sales through vending machines. Dodd-Frank Section 1502 - Conflict Minerals Provision. Requires public companies to certify thier supply chains are free of any and all "conflict minerals" originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as it relates to vending industry and office coffee service specifically

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. No. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164 (1981), amended by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857 (1996) (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. 601-612 (2000))) as it relates to review of effects of proposed regulations on small businesses

ADA Requirements for vending machines under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010 related scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28 CFR part 35) and Title III (28 CFR part 36).

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of The Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency.Issues related to the alloy content of coins, specifically related to H.R. 1719, The Cents and Sensibility Act.

Requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. (Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 5 / Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations related to issues of food safety.Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as Required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 111296) and First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move Campaign.

Working Families Flexibility ACt of 2013 (H.R. 1406). Researched Legislation to determine impact on vending industry

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and the impact on the vending industry, no bill pending at this time. Ways and Means Discussion Draft of Tax Reform Act of 2013, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform. Legislation has not been filed.Small Business Tax Credit (Section 45R of the IRS Code) as added to the Code by section 1421 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act)

Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173, S3217) and the Durbin Amendment #3769 as it relates to the changes to the interchange rate on debit sales through vending machines.

Issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to United States currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of The Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency.

Requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. (Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 5 / Page 1376 Tuesday, January 8, 2013) Food Safety Modernization Act (21 USC CHAPTER 27) proposed regulations related to issues of food safety.Proposed regulations for Competitive Foods sold in schools pursuant to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as Required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, (Pub.L. 111296) and First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move Campaign.

2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240, H.R. 6083) and the The State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act (H.R. 6567) as it related to supplemental nutritional assistance programs (SNAP)).