POLICY DIRECTIONS INC. for NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Monitor developments both legislative and regulatory related to Free Trade Agreements, Trans Pacific Partnership and EU-U.S, Fast Track Authority, enhanced trade with Cuba. "Cash-Only" Food Aid Assistance; Monitoring of USDAs designation of U.S. trading partners as minimal risk regions relating to BSE status. Support for U.S. efforts to secure a new World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on global trade.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Legislation relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and legislation relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Legislation to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Food Safety PL 111-353 FSMA, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Legislation related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Animals ANI
Rendering and BSE; PEDv, Avian Influenza; Animal disposal; Animal welfare; Legislation relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture; extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels and issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Legislation, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. (FSMA) Issues relating to FDAs BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Biodiesel & RFS Energy Generation Alternative Fuels Grease Theft Title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. (Farm Bill) Extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. RFS Animal Mandates for Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Legislation and regulatory actions related to greenhouse gas emissions caps, as well as action to create a carbon credit cap-and-trade program. WOTUS.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
Federal Highway Reauthorization specific to allowing 97,000 lb. trucks with six axles, etc. on Interstate highway system.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE KOPPERUD | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.