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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
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BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
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Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues surrounding implementation of the treaty include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions.
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
H.R. 1, Government lobbying reform. Of specific interest (not ultimately included in H.R. 1) were provisions that would require lobbyists for U.S. subsidiaries of foreign based corporations to register with Department of Justice and report as "foreign agents." BASF opposes such provisions
H.R. 1, Government lobbying reform. Of specific interest (not ultimately included in H.R. 1) were provisions that would require lobbyists for U.S. subsidiaries of foreign based corporations to register with Department of Justice and report as "foreign agents." BASF opposes such provisions
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Potential legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Open Competition Provisions (no legislation). BASF supports policies that allow for open competition in materials for use in water infrastructure Support for use of plastics and composite materials in autos Support for legislation (not yet introduced), to upgrade state/local municipal recycling programs and educational programs for plastics recycling
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Implementation of Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8. BASF supported passage of PRIA 4. "FIFRA 101"--education of Hill staff regarding the basics of pesticide registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Regulation of biologics under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; EPA's proposed guidance on handling of "biostimulant" products Proposed regulations governing gene editing of plants at EPA H.R. 2854: Proposal to ban neonicatenoid pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges. BASF opposes H.R. 2854
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Product exclusion requests: BASF has filed for certain exclusions from tariffs on China made goods
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Potential legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Open Competition Provisions (no legislation). BASF supports policies that allow for open competition in materials for use in water infrastructure Support for use of plastics and composite materials in autos Support for legislation (not yet introduced), to upgrade state/local municipal recycling programs and educational programs for plastics recycling
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. BioPreferred program at USDA, specifically inclusion of BASF Ag Balance Methodology in the Biopreferred program. Issues related to dicamba herbicide Farm Bill (no legislation introduced yet) and biopesticides Engangered Species Act as applied to pesticide registration/registration review processes BASF pending Omega-3 canola project Inclusion of support for BioPreferred Program in the Farm Bill Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Environmental Justice and role of Sustainable Chemistry, S. 3296
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Environmental Justice and role of Sustainable Chemistry, S. 3296
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. BioPreferred program at USDA, specifically inclusion of BASF Ag Balance Methodology in the Biopreferred program. Issues related to dicamba herbicide Farm Bill (no legislation introduced yet) and biopesticides Engangered Species Act as applied to pesticide registration/registration review processes BASF pending Omega-3 canola project BioPreferred Program Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Endangered Species assessment in the context of the Pesticides program at EPA. BioPreferred Program Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act)m H.R. 1029 (no bill yet in Senate, including appropriations to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Biopesticide issues under EPA regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. United States Department of Agriculture Part 340 Proposed Rule governing import/release of certain genetically modified organisms Role of USDA in pesticide evaluations under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Endangered Species assessment in the context of the Pesticides program at EPA. Animal feed issues under the Food Safety Modernization Act
Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations. S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops. Biopesticide issues and USDA National Organic Standards
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and other elements of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and other elements of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops. Biopesticide issues and USDA National Organic Standards
An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations. S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) Biopesticide Issues in the USDA National Organics Progam. Biobased products in the National Defense Authorization Act. S. 3420, Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation of S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Senate Bill S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act). No House bill yet introduced. BASF supports modernization of TSCA.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Legislation to change the process of pursuing temporary duty suspension bills, S. 998 (American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015)
United States Job Creation and Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 2708 (no Senate bill yet). BASF seeks via the MTB temporary tariff relief on certain products not manufactured in the United States
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R. 3830, S. 1900, Congressional Trade Priorities Act. BASF supports providing the President with Trade Promotion Authority, in order to conclude trade agreements, particular TPP and TTIP .
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Trade Promotion Authority H.R. 3830, S. 1900 (Bipartisan Trade Priorities Act). Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (no bill yet). TPA would provide the President the authority to conclude trade agreements conditioned on an "up or down" vote in Congress with no amendments. TTIP seeks to conclude a trade agreement with the European Union
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
International Trade Negotiations. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Congressional Trade and Priorities Act, H.R. 3830, S. 1900 (Trade Promotion Authority
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250 and S. 2141, legislation to reform the process of approving new sunscreen active ingredients via the Time and Extent Application (TEA) process as part of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug approval process
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250, S. 2141. BASF supports improvements to the FDA provess of approving new sunscreen filters via the Time and Extent Application process
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250, S. 2141. BASF supports updating the process for approval of new sunscreen active ingredients as part of the Over-the-Counter drug review process
Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009, and House draft legislation to reform the primary chemicals management statute, the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). S. 1009, draft House bill only. TSCA reform legislation is intended to update the primary statute regulating chemicals in the United States, including giving increased authority to EPA to review and take risk management measures on chemicals that were "grandfathered" by the original TSCA
Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, Chemical Safety Improvement At, S. 1009 (House draft bill only). BASF supports modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act
TSCA Reform, Draft house bill only, S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act. BASF supports modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
International Trade Negotiations. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Congressional Trade and Priorities Act, H.R. 3830, S. 1900 (Trade Promotion Authority
Implementation of Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8). BASF supported passage of PRIA 4. Pesticide exports to Mexico. BASF is concerned about the implementation of restrictions on import of pesticides into Mexico by the Mexican government where such pesticides meet U.S. safety requirements. Potential legislation on carbon markets in agriculture (no bill number)
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues surrounding implementation of the treaty include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. BASF supports full funding of the EPA, and specifically meeting the appropriations triggers for funding of the Office of Pesticide Programs called for in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Reauthorization Act Funding of the Advanced Research Program--Energy (ARPA-e).
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Potential legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products
Implementation of Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8. BASF supported passage of PRIA 4. "FIFRA 101"--education of Hill staff regarding the basics of pesticide registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Regulation of biologics under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; EPA's proposed guidance on handling of "biostimulant" products Proposed regulations governing gene editing of plants at EPA H.R. 2854: Proposal to ban neonicatenoid pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges. BASF opposes H.R. 2854
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Product exclusion requests: BASF has filed for certain exclusions from tariffs on China made goods
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (no legislation yet). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act. BASF opposes use of tariffs. Exclusion requests under the List 3 China Tariffs--BASF has sought exemptions on tariffs for products not available in the U.S.
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. BASF supports full funding of the EPA, and specifically meeting the appropriations triggers for funding of the Office of Pesticide Programs called for in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Reauthorization Act
Implementation of Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8. BASF supported passage of PRIA 4. "FIFRA 101"--education of Hill staff regarding the basics of pesticide registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Regulation of biologics under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; EPA's proposed guidance on handling of "biostimulant" products
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (no legislation yet). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act. BASF opposes use of tariffs. Non-tariff trade barriers in the EU--Concern about failure of EU to apply risk assessment procedures to allow import Maximum Residue Levels for pesticide chemical residues on agricultural commodities
H.R. 1, Government lobbying reform. Of specific interest (not ultimately included in H.R. 1) were provisions that would require lobbyists for U.S. subsidiaries of foreign based corporations to register with Department of Justice and report as "foreign agents." BASF opposes such provisions
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Appropriations for the Department of Energy, including ARPA-E and Building Technology Offices
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8. BASF supported passage of PRIA 4.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Appropriations for the Department of Energy, including ARPA-E and Building Technology Offices
TWIC Reader Rule: BASF supports oversight of the Coast Guard reconsideration of aspects of the rule consistent with legislative intent in requiring a hold on the rule pending completion of a study. CFATS Reauthorization: BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. BASF supported the temporary extension of the program (enacted as PL-116-2)
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Open Competition Provisions (no legislation). BASF supports policies that allow for open competition in materials for use in water infrastructure Support for use of plastics and composite materials in autos Support for legislation (not yet introduced), to upgrade state/local municipal recycling programs and educational programs for plastics recycling
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (no legislation yet). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act. BASF opposes use of tariffs.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIA 4) (passed and signed into law, PL 116-8. BASF supported passage of PRIA 4.
H.R. 1, Government lobbying reform. Of specific interest (not ultimately included in H.R. 1) were provisions that would require lobbyists for U.S. subsidiaries of foreign based corporations to register with Department of Justice and report as "foreign agents." BASF opposes such provisions
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation. Pending tariffs on Chinese imports and exclusion process under those lists
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation. Pending tariffs on Chinese imports and exclusion process under those lists
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA (no bill yet). Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Issues on potential renegotiation of KORUS. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA.
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. BioPreferred program at USDA, specifically inclusion of BASF Ag Balance Methodology in the Biopreferred program. Issues related to dicamba herbicide Farm Bill (no legislation introduced yet) and biopesticides Engangered Species Act as applied to pesticide registration/registration review processes BASF pending Omega-3 canola project BioPreferred Program Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Issues on potential renegotiation of KORUS.
Legislation (no bill yet) finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs), FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act and Department of Energy funding for ARPA-E, Energy Star, Building America and Building Technology Office
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs), FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act and Department of Energy funding for ARPA-E, Energy Star, Building America and Building Technology Office
Legislation (no bill yet) finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provisions being review by the International Trade Commission
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act. Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA
Superfund Remediation Policy (no legislation yet), including concerns of EPA not following its own guidance with regard to sediment remediation in Superfund clean-up.
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs) and FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) Biopesticide Issues in the USDA National Organics Progam. Biobased products in the National Defense Authorization Act. S. 3420, Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and other elements of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations. S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Trade Promotion Authority (no bill yet introduced). Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence.
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Senate Bill S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act). No House bill yet introduced. BASF supports modernization of TSCA.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Trade Promotion Authority H.R. 3830, S. 1900 (Bipartisan Trade Priorities Act). Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (no bill yet). TPA would provide the President the authority to conclude trade agreements conditioned on an "up or down" vote in Congress with no amendments. TTIP seeks to conclude a trade agreement with the European Union
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). S. 1009, draft House bill only. TSCA reform legislation is intended to update the primary statute regulating chemicals in the United States, including giving increased authority to EPA to review and take risk management measures on chemicals that were "grandfathered" by the original TSCA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Pollinator protection, advancing pesticide registration for products that address pests that attack pollinators (no bill)
TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership); TPA (Trade Promotion Authority). BASF supports conclusion of TPA and TTIP.
Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, Chemical Safety Improvement At, S. 1009 (House draft bill only). BASF supports modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Process for review of pesticide products under the Endangered Species Act. BASF supports improving the process for EPA and the action services (FWS, NFMS) to review pesticide products for their impact on endangered species
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250, S. 2141. BASF supports improvements to the FDA provess of approving new sunscreen filters via the Time and Extent Application process
International Trade Negotiations. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Congressional Trade and Priorities Act, H.R. 3830, S. 1900 (Trade Promotion Authority
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3830, S. 1900, Congressional Trade Priorities Act. BASF supports providing the President with Trade Promotion Authority, in order to conclude trade agreements, particular TPP and TTIP .
Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009, and House draft legislation to reform the primary chemicals management statute, the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250 and S. 2141, legislation to reform the process of approving new sunscreen active ingredients via the Time and Extent Application (TEA) process as part of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug approval process
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Miscellaneous Tariff bill, H.R. 2708 (no Senate legislation yet). A number of specific products imported by BASF Corporation are covered by provisions of H.R. 2708, allowing abatement of duties for a period of three years.
TTIP, disucssions for an EU-US free trade agreement, with specific focus on tariff reductions and regulary convergence between the EU and US. No legislation has been introduced as yet.
Proposal to improve the system for FDA approval of over-the-counter sunscreen filters. No legislation introduced as yet.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
TTIP Negotiations. BASF is engaging in issues on both tariff and non-tariff issues in relation to the TTIP negotiations
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act, S. 1009 the Chemical Safety Improvement Act. BASF supports passage of S. 1009. No House bill yet introduced
Sunscreen legislation: BASF is working to advance legislation to improve the process for getting new sunscreen active ingredients on the market by improving FDA processes (no specific legislation as yet introduced)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Energy efficiency legislation, S. 761/H.R. 1616 (Energy Savings and Industrial Comptetiveness Act) to promote energy savings in commercial and residential buildings, including potential amendmetn related to Green Building Standards; S. 1106 (Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act) regarding considerations of energy efficiency in mortgage loan standards.
Farm Bill, specifically provisions related to improvements in assessment of pesticides under the Endangered Species Act and for removing duplicative permitting of pesticide applications under the Clean Water Act. (H.R. 1947, S. 954). EPA appropriations for implementation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
FDA delays in approving OTC Sunscreen active ingredients. No legislation introduced
TSCA Reform. Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act under which EPA regulates chemicals in commerce. No bill introduced in first quarter.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3552, the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (enacted into law). Extension of user fee program for pesticide registrations
FDA approval process for sunscreen active ingredients, seeking to improve the process for approval of Time and Extent Applications by consideration of a user fee approach
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act; S. 847. BASF supports modernization of TSCA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control At, S. 847 (Safe Chemicals Act). No House bill.
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, S, 3552 enacted as Public Law 112-117, the fees and service bill for the Office of Pesticide Programs at the Environmental Protection Agency
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm bill, HR. 6083, provisions on extension of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, and provisions on improvements in endangered species assessments for pesticide products. Senate bill on extension of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (no bill number as yet).
U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification and draft requiring disclosure/avoidance of chemical products. Issue of General Services Administration recognition of LEED standards in light of draft. No bill involved.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (no bill yet introduced). BASF supports extension of the pesticide registration improvement act, providing funding for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs.
S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act. BASF supports reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, but opposes the specifics of S. 847.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2007 · year_end · YY
s. 700/H.R. 1422, S. 658, Endangered Species reform
H.R. 6; H.R. 2419 (Energy Independence and Biofuels)
Farm Bill; Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2007 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA, Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018, H.R. 5333, S. 2315. Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Environmental Justice and role of Sustainable Chemistry, S. 3296
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Environmental Justice and role of Sustainable Chemistry, S. 3296
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 4318/ S. 2108 finalizing approved Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provision reviewed by the International Trade Commission. BASF supports passage and implementation of the MTB
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Farm Bill legislation, H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 , including potential for provision related to the BioPreferred program at USDA, inclusion of vitamins as part of Nutrition title, issues related to biostimulants and animal feed, and endangered species provisions of House farm bill. Support for EPA extension of the registration of dicamba herbicide for use on dicamba-resistant crops
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry--no bill yet).
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Issues on potential renegotiation of KORUS. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet). Reauthorization of the CFATS program
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. BioPreferred program at USDA, specifically inclusion of BASF Ag Balance Methodology in the Biopreferred program. Issues related to dicamba herbicide Farm Bill (no legislation introduced yet) and biopesticides Engangered Species Act as applied to pesticide registration/registration review processes BASF pending Omega-3 canola project Inclusion of support for BioPreferred Program in the Farm Bill Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA (no bill yet). Legislation to reform the Over the Counter drug monograph process
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA (no bill yet)
Superfund Remediation Policy (no legislation yet), including concerns of EPA not following its own guidance with regard to sediment remediation in Superfund clean-up as well as extent of EPA regional discretion in applying guidance. Funding of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program at EPA
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Endangered Species assessment in the context of the Pesticides program at EPA. BioPreferred Program Issues surrounding regulation of dicamba herbicide
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA and delays at EPA in approving new chemical substances. Appropriations sufficient to fund the activities called for by the LCSA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Infrastructure (no bill yet). Support for government funding for infrastructure improvements needed in highways, rail, ports, water.
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) H.R. 1029 and Senate bill amendment to H.R. 1029. Support for appropriations for the Office of Pesticide Programs to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Endangered Species assessment in the context of the Pesticides program at EPA. Animal feed issues under the Food Safety Modernization Act
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA and delays at EPA in approving new chemical substances. Appropriations sufficient to fund the activities called for by the LCSA.
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA
Implementation of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (PL-113-195). Renewal and improvement of the Sunscreen Innovation Act in context of possible reform of the Over-the-Counter drug process at FDA
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
Superfund Remediation Policy (no legislation yet), including concerns of EPA not following its own guidance with regard to sediment remediation in Superfund clean-up as well as extent of EPA regional discretion in applying guidance.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act (Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act)m H.R. 1029 (no bill yet in Senate, including appropriations to meet the trigger level of funding required under PRIA. Biopesticide issues under EPA regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. United States Department of Agriculture Part 340 Proposed Rule governing import/release of certain genetically modified organisms Role of USDA in pesticide evaluations under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA.
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA and delays at EPA in approving new chemical substances.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Implementation/oversight of the Food and Drug Administration in respect to the Sunscreen Innovation Act (P.L. 113-195)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops. Biopesticide issues and USDA National Organic Standards
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Renewal of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA), part of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). No bill yet. Innovation in plant breeding regulations (including BASF high Omega-3 Canola product) S. 2609, "To establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered food, and H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Both bill seek to establish a uniform national labeling approach to foods made from bioengineered crops.
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Legislation to change the process of pursuing temporary duty suspension bills, S. 998 (American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
No bill. Ensuring sufficiency of funding for Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pesticide Programs as directed under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250, S. 2141. BASF supports updating the process for approval of new sunscreen active ingredients as part of the Over-the-Counter drug review process
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
TSCA Reform, Draft house bill only, S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act. BASF supports modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 2708 (no Senate bill yet). BASF seeks via the MTB temporary tariff relief on certain products not manufactured in the United States
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Endangered Species Act language to require implementation of National Academy of Sciences report to reform evaulation of pesticides effects on endangered species as part of Farm Bill (Agricultural Act of 2014)(language not included in bill) Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, implementation of provisions requiring a minimum level of appropriations to chargeuser fees under PRIA. Impacts on agriculture and use of pesticides under proposed EPA guidance on the definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Proposals to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act, S. 1009, S. 696. No House bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FDA approval of sunscreen active ingredients (sunscreen filters). No legislation yet. Work towards development of statutory improvements to FDA process to approve over-the-counter sunscreen active ingredients in light of failure of FDA to approve any such ingredients.
Duty suspension bills as part of the Miscellaneous Tariff bill (not yet introduced in 2nd quarter). BASF Corporation has a number of bills that were introduced as part of the MTB in the last Congress seeking temporary suspenstion/reduction of duties on certain products not manufactured in the United States
Workforce development and education. BASF seeks approrpriate provisions for improvement of technical and scientific training for a 21st century workforce for the American chemical industry (HR 803, SKILLS Act)
Chemicals management/Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act. S. 1009 (no House bill yet). BASF supports modernization of the Act to improve the ability of EPA to regulate chemicals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Duty Suspension on chemical imports
H.R. 1908/S. 1145 Patent Reform Act
S. 770, Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act
H.R. 2368--Homeland Security Appropriations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE