NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL for NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General education on the importance of tax reform efforts for agriculture and the pork industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
The ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the United States and the European Union. Encouraging the development of the position of Under Secretary of Trade at USDA. Market access to Argentina, Australia, Myanmar, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Inquiring on the status Mexicos classical swine fever (CSF) and the importation of swine, pork or pork products into the United States from this region, subject to restrictions specified; 9 CFR 94.32; 4 December 2013; 78 FR 72999.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
| MARIA CARIDAD DE LOS ANGELES ZIEBA | — |
Agriculture AGR
The establishment of a vaccine bank for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through the 2018 Farm Bill. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) final rule to amend the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by: adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions; and expanding and clarifying existing requirements covering livestock health care practices and mammalian living conditions; RIN 0581-AD44; 19 January 2017; 82 FR 7042. The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) upcoming proposed regulation regarding restrictions on poultry, beef and pork marketing arrangements. Proposed rule Unfair Practices and Undue Preferences in Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act, RIN 0580-AB27; 20 December 2016; 81 FR 92703. Encouraging the development of the position of Under Secretary of Trade at USDA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
EPAs Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States final rule defining the scope of Waters of the United States as defined in and protected under the Clean Water Act; RIN 2040-AF30; June 29, 2015; 80 FR 37053. S. Res. 12, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated. General environmental issues concerning Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in relation to pork production.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
Immigration IMM
General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Animals ANI
Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR), in regards to the swine reporting program, as reauthorized by H.R. 2051, the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. Draft Guidance for Industry #187: Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals Containing Heritable Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) Constructs via the Dockets Division. The guidance document clarifies that the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA or the Act) new animal drug provisions and its implementing regulations apply to the recombinant DNA construct in genetically engineered (GE) animals. FDA-2008-D-0394; 16 January 2009; 74 FR 3057. General Education on the state of the Foot and Mouth (FMD) Vaccine Bank. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) final rule to amend the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by: adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions; and expanding and clarifying existing requirements covering livestock health care practices and mammalian living conditions; RIN 0581-AD44; 19 January 2017; 82 FR 7042.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
EPAs Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States final rule defining the scope of Waters of the United States as defined in and protected under the Clean Water Act; RIN 2040-AF30; June 29, 2015; 80 FR 37053. S. Res. 12, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
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