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Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
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NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
Source: Senate LDA
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues. PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation
Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Support the appointment of Chris Giancarlo as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Federal Crop Insurance: Changes to replant rule to better reflect contemporary farming practices. Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support expansion of the Margin Protection Insurance policy availability. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on Senate Agriculture appropriations bills approved funding for the National Agriculture Statistics Service
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Support Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA part 340 regulations Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321; and S. 1839 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation S. 764, The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act Improvements to NASS updating of farmer records for production surveys Request to confirm Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR Request to confirm Dawn DeBerry Stump and Rostin Benham as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Request to confirm Stephen Censky as Deputy Secretary for USDA Federal Crop Insurance: Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Commodity Delivery Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization, Agricultural Act of 2014. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products. Definitions of actively engaged farmers in the new farm bill for the purpose of payment limitations. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. H.R. 4267, legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. CFTC: Request for clarity on Forward Contract Exclusion to volumetric options embedded within a physical contract. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations.
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol and RFS. Concerns regarding the Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of HR 4413, the Customer Protection and End-User Relief Act of 2014 Support renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Inquiry on proposed legislation to address concerns regarding business expensing rules released by the Internal Revenue Service Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of funding for the Veteran/Farmer programs authorized in the Farm Bill. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of timely implementation of new provisions for bifurcation of enterprise unit policy coverage and the Supplemental Coverage Option Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
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Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
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Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" proposed rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
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Renewable Fuels Standard HR 875 See additional page for more information.Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure Corn Ethanol Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs)
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
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Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
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2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
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Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of moncotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of monicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Stop Green Initiative Abuse Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Stop Green Initiative Abuse Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
To extend the additional duty on ethanol.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
To extend the additional duty on ethanol.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Energy and Water Appropriations for Mississippi River Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers USDA Research Funding Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2017 · second_quarter · 2A
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Support reduction in capital gains taxes along with retaining various high priority tax code provisions. Support the appointment of Chris Giancarlo as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation Federal Crop Insurance: Changes to replant rule to better reflect contemporary farming practices. Oppose changes to 508H procedures for reimbursement expenses for new concept proposals. Support expansion of the Margin Protection Insurance policy availability. Support of changes to program provision to allow insurability of individual tracts in same section Inquiry on Senate Agriculture appropriations bills approved funding for the National Agriculture Statistics Service
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Energy and Water Appropriations for Mississippi River Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers USDA Research Funding Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues. PRIA: Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Increase funding for MAP/FMD in Farm Bill HR 2321 USDA biotechnology labeling implementation
Energy and Water Appropriations for Mississippi River Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers USDA Research Funding Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs Funding for McGovern-Dole, Food for Peace and Food for Progress
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure Biofuels Research and Development Coexistence Issues Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food and Ag Budget Support AFRI Funding Agriculture Appropriations Bill Funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill USDA regulation of biotechnology Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs Support conventional ethanol Oppose proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program FIFRA/Pesticide Registration Procurement and USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates Research issues from USDA REE USDA and EPA regulation of biotechnology Herbicide Resistance Management Proposed political appointments to USDA and EPA Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional Issues: Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act: NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Poposed Clean Water Act "Certainty" or "Assurance" program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and WEtlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standars (NAAQS/CWA) Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Energy and Water Appropriations for Mississippi River Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers USDA Research Funding Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability USDA NRCS Funding Funding for mandatory Farm Bill programs
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Farm Bill, House and Senate Congressional and Executive Branch Issues: Title I, Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Executive Branch: Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues. Modifications in use of various data source and the decision making process on ACR program county yields Executive Branch: Cooperative efforts with NASS to increase grower participation in crop surveys and possible changes to survey instrument. Inquiry with RMA re: possible rule change to make FSA approved individual farm tracts eligible for insurance coverage. Comments to CFTC to support focus on speculative position limits in the futures markets on physically-settled, spot-month contracts.
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. USDA NRCS Funding USDA Research Funding
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act Biogenic CO2 Emissions
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Farm Bill, House and Senate Congressional and Executive Branch Issues: Title I, Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Executive Branch: Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Farm Bill, House and Senate Congressional and Executive Branch Issues: Title I, Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Executive Branch: Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure MAP-21
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I, Commodity Programs Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act Inquiries on Global Food Security Act Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Billsupport funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Global agriculture development activities at USDA Enforcement of conservation compliance for crop insurance subsidies. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Proposed revisions by the Commodity Future Trading Commission on Residual Interest Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure MAP-21
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-Support Congressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects- support H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013- support
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" proposed rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
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2013 · fourth_quarter · 4A
See additional page for more information.Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure RVOs Ethanol Executive Branch issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs)
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
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2013 · second_quarter · 2A
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2013. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Oppose Amendment 254 (Begich-Flake) amendment to S.Con.Res. 8 regarding disclosure of personal information related to participation in the federal crop insurance program. Comments regarding potential impact of the American Family Economic Protection act as a replacement for the budget sequestration and proposed funding cuts to current commodity programs. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes. Implementation of 2008 Farm Bill extension and enrollment procedures for Direct and Counter Cyclical, ACRE programs. Restoration of higher cap for FSA Farm Storage Loan program adopted in 2008 Farm Bill. Inquiry regarding crop insurance premium increases resulting from changes to preventing planting loads in rating system. Support of Acreage and Crop Reporting System Streamlining Initiative for FSA and RMA administered programs. Discussion of various Commodity Title reforms proposed by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for a new farm bill in 2012.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussed OSHA's revision to the Hazard Communication Standard, which defined combustible dust as a hazardous chemical.
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) Recommendations of revisions to CFTC's definition of swap dealer and 3) Capital requirements of swap dealers and major swap participants. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. S. 3240-Agriculture Reform Food and Jobs Act of 2012, amendments to S. 3240 including conservation compliance for federal crop insurance, premium subsidy reductions for entities with average adjusted gross income (AGI) greater than $750,000, and new AGI limits for conservation programs. Support of agriculture risk coverage program and supplemental coverage option. Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development and utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) Recommendations of revisions to CFTC's definition of swap dealer and 3) Capital requirements of swap dealers and major swap participants. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. Support of Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012 Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger Act Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Yield trend adjustment endorsement proposal Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE. Proposed Changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Requested office of Management and Budget to review the cost/benefit analyses being conducted by the CFTC as part of its rulemaking process. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS-supported agricultural systems. Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Inquiry with the FSA regarding the ACRE programs payments for eligible program crops planted after cover crops (for soil conservation purposes) that are not harvested.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label language Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard
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2005 · year_end · RA
Trade association for Corn Growers and all related issues for their interests.
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Trade association for Corn Growers and all related issues for their interests.
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. USDA NRCS Funding USDA Research Funding
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Farm Bill, House and Senate Congressional and Executive Branch Issues: Title I, Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Executive Branch: Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. USDA NRCS Funding
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. USDA NRCS Funding
Farm Bill, House and Senate Congressional and Executive Branch Issues: Title I, Commodity Programs Modifications to Implementation of ARC-CO Program Determination of County Crop Yields Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Executive Branch: Inquiry on proposal to add cottonseed to the oilseed program in the ARC/PLC programs Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. USDA NRCS Funding
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS/CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
OSHA Grain bin inspection of family farms (less than 10 employees) OSHA Process Safety Management, retail exemption Anhydrous Ammonia
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
Congressional issues: railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I, Commodity Programs Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act Inquiries on Global Food Security Act Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Billsupport funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Global agriculture development activities at USDA Enforcement of conservation compliance for crop insurance subsidies. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Proposed revisions by the Commodity Future Trading Commission on Residual Interest Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Congressional issues: railroad access capacity infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan Support Congressional issues: S. 565 Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act S. 566 WINP 3 Act S. 407 Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act S. 601 Water Resources Development Act provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149 Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure MAP-21
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPACWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA Endangered Species Act - Petition to list monarch butterfly
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Farm Bill, House and Senate Title I, Commodity Programs Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act Inquiries on Global Food Security Act Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Billsupport funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition to proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Global agriculture development activities at USDA Enforcement of conservation compliance for crop insurance subsidies. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Proposed revisions by the Commodity Future Trading Commission on Residual Interest Rulemaking Federal Crop Insurance: proposed changes to prevented planting coverage, cover crop provisions and unit structure issues.
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure MAP-21
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development PlanSupport Congressional issues: S. 565Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Actsupport S. 566WIN P3 Actsupport S. 407Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Actsupport S. 601Water Resources Development Actprovisions related to inland waterways projectssupport H.R. 1149Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013support
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development PlanSupport Congressional issues: S. 565Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Actsupport S. 566WIN P3 Actsupport S. 407Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Actsupport S. 601Water Resources Development Actprovisions related to inland waterways projectssupport H.R. 1149Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013support
Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs Congressional issues: USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation Reauthorizating of the Grain Standards Act Opposed crop insurance related amendments to the House and Senate FY2016 Budget Resolutions For producers whose farm records were transferred to another FSA county due to an office closure, advocated for modifications in administration of the new ARC and PLC commodity programs to allow producers yields to reflect the yields of the county in which their farm is physically located. Inquiries on Global Food Security Act Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2015 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Billsupport funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Implementation and Impacts of yield exclusion option in the federal crop insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, and production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage program. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. Impact of APH yield Exclusion Option on rating of federal crop insurance policies for nonparticipants and participants. USDA and Land Grant University programs in the Global Food Security legislation NASS production data impacts on producers Proposed revisions by the Commodity Future Trading Commission on Residual Interest Rulemaking For producers whose farm records were transferred to another FSA county due to an office closure, advocated for modifications in administration of the new ARC and PLC commodity programs to allow producers yields to reflect the yields of the county in which their farm is physically located.
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure MAP-21
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain
Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs Congressional issues: Inquiries on Global Food Security Act Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2015 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for develomental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Concerns regarding the Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural SErvices, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the office of USTR Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Inquiries regarding federal crop insurance program provisions governing review and approval of new product concepts Implementation and Impacts of yield exclusion option in the federal crop insurance program. Inquiry on nomination process for appointment to the CFTC. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, and production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage program. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. Participation of corn growers in NASS Surveys. Requests of clarifications on immediate impact of the new farm bill on conservation compliance provisions. Impact of APH yield Exclusion Option on rating of federal crop insurance policies for non-participants and participants. Inquiry on protection of producer data in the farm program online decision tools.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure; MAP-21
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for develomental programs. Conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support conventional ethanol. Concerns regarding the Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural SErvices, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the office of USTR Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014. Inquiries on administration of the REgional Conservation Partnership Program authorized by by the Agriculture Act of 2014. Inquiries regarding federal crop insurance program provisions governing review and approval of new product conceptsExecutive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Herbicide Resistance Management Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Inquiries on the implementation of the AGriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, and production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage program. Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors. Review of RMA decisions on new ratings of high risk land in Southern Illinois. Participation of corn growers in NASS Surveys. Requests of clarifications on immediate impact of the new farm bill on conservation compliance provisions.
Reference next page:Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Concerns with "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Oppose Interpretive rule (EPA-CWA) Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain, rate regulation review
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol and RFS. Concerns regarding the Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. Legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling. Support of HR 4413, the Customer Protection and End-User Relief Act of 2014 Support renewal of the expired provisions in the federal tax code for Section 179 Small Business Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Inquiry on proposed legislation to address concerns regarding business expensing rules released by the Internal Revenue Service Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of funding for the Veteran/Farmer programs authorized in the Farm Bill. Oppose amendments to the Agriculture Appropriations bills that would adversely impact funding and implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Supported an open, competitive bid process for the new farm bill commodity and crop insurance program web-based producer decision tools to be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inquiries and recommendations on the implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 with emphasis on base acre reallocation and yield update procedures, administration of seed corn production history, production data sources for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage Programs Support of timely implementation of new provisions for bifurcation of enterprise unit policy coverage and the Supplemental Coverage Option Nomination for Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
Reference next page:Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability. Opposition of amendments to repeal RFS.
All programs dealing with highway infrastructure; MAP-21
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching STB rail transportation of grain, rate regulation review
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Reference next page:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Congressional issues: railroad access, capcacity, infrastructure and competition Executive Branch: Surface Transportation Board review of competitive rail switching
Reference next page:Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization, Agricultural Act of 2014. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in the new farm bill. Support corn-based ethanol. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products. Definitions of actively engaged farmers in the new farm bill for the purpose of payment limitations. Support nomination of Darci Vetter, Deputy Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, as Chief Agricultural Negotiator on office of USTR. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations. Senate Finance Committee tax reform discussion draft that would require certain agricultural businesses to shift from cash accounting methods to accrual methods of accounting. H.R. 4267, legislation to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure forward contracts with volumetric flexibility are treated like other physical forward contracts. Support of a federal solution on GMO labeling.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. CFTC: Request for clarity on Forward Contract Exclusion to volumetric options embedded within a physical contract. Farm Bill implementation: Adequate resources for FSA training and regional equity in resource for web-based decision tools. Comments on proposed rulemaking regarding position limits for derivatives. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Support of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Opposition of proposed 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See additional page for details.Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers "Waters of the US" draft rule Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators EPA Draft Report: Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to downstream waters Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Activities related to locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Activities related to Inland Waterway Trust Fund Inland Waterway Capital Development Plan-SupportCongressional issues: S. 565-Missisippi River Navigation Sustainment Act-support S. 566- WIN P3 Act-support S. 407- Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act-support S. 601- Water Resources Development Act-provisions related to inland waterways projects H.R. 1149--Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2013 (Wave4 Act), supported H.R. 3080-Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See additional page for more information.Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure RVOs Ethanol Executive Branch issues: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs)
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate farm bills that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support reauthorization of current P.L. 480, Food for Progress, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Oppose use of these program funds to pay costs of unspecified activities in recipient countries and proposal to decrease minimum funding level for non-emergency Title II programs. Oppose capping the amount of funds for developmental programs. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Support of improved 508H system incentives for new product research and development. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Suppor of changes to residual interest requirements Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
FCC Rural Broadband Universal Service Fund Quantile Regression Analysis
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS. Support of amendment by Rep. Bob Gibbs to modify price loss coverage program in H.R. 1947. Customer Protection Rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Support of nomination of Krysta Harden to Deputy Secretary of USDA. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947. Inquiry for statutory language to authorize multi-year period crop insurance products.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology. EPA regulation of biotechnology. Support of RFS. Customer Protection rule proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Renewable Fuels Standard HR 875 See additional page for more information.Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Renewable fuels infrastructure Corn Ethanol Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard Renewable Volume Obligation (RVOs)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Renewable Fuels Standard HR 875Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure Corn seed Ethanol Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Renewable Fuels Standard HR 875Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure Corn seed Ethanol Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
2013 Farm Bill, House and Senate Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages.Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2013 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill; support farmer assurance provision. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2013, H.R. 1947 and S. 954. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. Oppose changes to the federal crop insurance program that would adversely impact grower participation and delivery of services and products. Support of conservation compliance provisions for federal crop insurance in H.R. 1947 and S. 954. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre programs as well as direct and counter-cyclical programs. Notice of Arrival documentation for seeds derived through biotechnology. Opposition to amendments eliminating corn-based ethanol in RFS.Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program. Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research issues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Clarification of enrollment procedures and requirements for acre and direct and counter-cyclical programs. Inquiry of authorization for developing new multi-year revenue protection policy endorsement. USDA regulation of biotechnology.
See attached page for additional information:Congressional issues: H.R. 935 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Executive Branch: Climate change Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development under the Clean Water Act Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators Environmental markets: Development of carbon and water quality trading programs at USDA
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
See attached page for details.Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
Renewable Fuels Standard HR 875Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of neonicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
Discussed OSHA's revision to the Hazard Communication Standard, which defined combustible dust as a hazardous chemical.
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTC: implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; public comments requested revision of the seventh element of its test for embedded volumetric optionality in a forward contract to clarify that the relevant time for looking at the parties intentions is at the time the contract was entered into as opposed to the time for exercise on non-exercise of the opportunity. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Crop Insurance: Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology and expansion of the Yield Trend Endorsement to other crops and states. Discussion with RMA officials reported inconsistencies in aflatoxin testing/loss adjustment procedures; revision in producer guidance and information on RMA website. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Support of legislation to extend of Transaction Account Guarantee program for community banks through the FDIC insurance program. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project S. 3065-Support passage of legislation to eliminate NPEDS permit requirements for pesticide applications Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of moncotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
2012 Farm Bill, House and Senate Versions Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs See additional pages. Congressional issues: Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for crop insurance. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Advocate reauthorization of a new Farm Bill in 2012. Oppose Commodity Title Proposals in the House and Senate that would recouple production/planted acres to fixed target prices. H.R. 6083, FEderal Agriculture REform and Risk Management Act H.R. 6233, Agriculture Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Support of Rep. Bruce Braley's Discharge Petition to require a vote on House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill. Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Update on research isues from USDA REE. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dealer/participant and changes to position limits. Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Change in release time/pause in trading for USDAs major statistical response, in particular, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates to ensure timely and more equal access to a wide range of market participants. Modification of provisions for federal crop insurance to allow haying and grazing of a corn crop for the 2013 crop year. Communication of proper protocol for aflatoxin testing procedures and insurance adjustment claim processes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
See attached page for details. Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund. MAP and FMD Funding. Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding. Biotechnology Regulatory Efficiency and Predictability.
See attached page for additional information: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard Review of monicotinoid pesticides and effects on pollinators
Issues involving LightSquared LLC--see attached page for details Congressional issues: Discussed request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference. Executive issues: Request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding.
See attached: Congressional issues: H.R. 872 - support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-Support amendment to block EPA from promulgating new regulations. Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emissions Standards Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act supporting legislation being introduced. H.R. 2018 - Support a Clean Water Act amendment to preserve the authority of states to set their own water quality standards. H.R. 4153-Support legislation to reform and reauthorize the Cheasapeake Bay Project Executive Branch: Climate change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter-oppose EPA proposed standard Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPEDS, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill prevention control and countermeasures Chesapeake Bay Executive Order (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guidance and label languages Oppose mandatory numeric nutrient criteria development Proposed Clean Water Act Certainty or Assurance program for farmers. Proposed "Waters of the US" guidance-oppose new EPA standard
Issues involving LightSquared LLC--see attached page for details Congressional issues: Discussed request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference. Executive issues: Request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy and Water Appropriatons for Mississippi River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund MAP and FMD Funding Appropriations for the Navigation and Ecosystems Sustainability Program for locks on the Upper MIssissippi and Illinois Rivers. USDA Research Funding.
Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008: Implementation Title I, Commodity Programs; Implementation of the Average Crop Revenue Election Program See additional pages. Congressional issues: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: 1) support end user exemptions from mandatory clearing provisions for Over-the-Counter Derivatives, 2) oppose Section 611 that would subject chartered banks to national lending limits on loans as percentage of capital, 3) support language to clarify exemption-related provisions on risk retention for Farmer Mac customers. Biofuels infrastructure; Biofuels Research and Development; Coexistence Issues; Farm Bill Conservation Programs; FY 2011 USDA RE&E Budget, Food and Ag Budget, Support AFRI Funding. Concerns regarding the CFTCs implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definitions of swap dealer/participant changes to position limits. Funding of agricultural programs in the FY 2012 budget, including Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. Support of current baseline spending for the Farm Bill Commodity Title and possible transfer of direct payments to ACRE, crop insurance and other risk management programs. FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill- support funding for mandatory programs in the current Farm Bill. Support completion of new Farm Bill authorization by end of FY 2012. Support of Independent Review Teams recommendations for changes to federal crop insurance program rating methodology. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program legislation introduced for the 2012 Farm Bill commodity title by Senators Thune and Durbin. Advocate equitable, proportionate reductions in USDA commodity program funding for the purpose of federal budget deficit reduction. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. House-Senate 2012 Farm Bill Agreement submitted to Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction re changes to the counter cyclical payment program Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger Act Executive Branch: Biobased Procurement Program. Coexistence issues; FIFRA/Pesticide Registration. Federal Crop Insurance: New product development, APH and COMBO rating methodology review, utilization of GPS yield monitor data production evidence. Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002 Federal Biobased Products Preferred. Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Produce Voluntary Label Program; Plant Incorporated Protectants Updates. Yield trend adjustment endorsement proposal Federal Crop Insurance; Update on research issues from USDA REE. Proposed Changes by RMA to limit consecutive federal crop insurance prevented planting indemnity claims. To address concerns regarding proposed rules and advance notices of rulemaking issued by the CFTC regarding implementation of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: end user exemptions from mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives, definition of swap dea.er/participant and changes to position limits. Request to FCC for reconsideration of conditional waiver granted to LightSquared, LLC due to proposed systems interference with spectrum for GPS-supported agricultural systems. Regulatory changes introduced by RMA to revise corn test weight discounts for federal crop insurance. Administration of crop insurance prevented planting provisions for production losses related to weather related flood management decisions by Corps of Engineers. USDA regulation of biotechnology. Policy modifications to the ACRE program by transferring a portion of current direct payments for NCGAs proposed Agriculture Disaster Assistance Program (ADAP) and a portion for deficit reduction. Support for timely implementation of the independent review team and RMA staffs preliminary recommendations for changes to the federal crop insurance programs rating methodology. Inquiry with the FSA regarding the ACRE programs payments for eligible program crops planted after cover crops (for soil conservation purposes) that are not harvested.
Issues involving LightSquared LLC--see attached page for details Congressional issues: Discussed request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference. Executive issues: Request to the FCC that LightSquared LLC's request for modification of its authority for ancillary terrestrial component be subjected to additional testing, to ensure proposed solutions will adequately protect new and existing precision agriculture equipment from spectrum interference.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Trade association for Corn Growers and all related issues for their interests.
Trade association for Corn Growers and all related issues for their interests.