OHIO CORN AND WHEAT GROWERS ASSOCIATION for OHIO CORN AND WHEAT GROWERS ASSOCIATION
No amount is shown when the filer reports less than $5,000 for the period, which the form does not ask them to state.
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Discussions surrounding the Renewable Volumes Obligation (RVO) as a part of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) regarding pending EPA rulings for 2018 and 2019. Discussions discouraging changes to the "Point of Obligation" within RFS 2. Discussions encouraging legislation granting a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel within the RFS - H.R. 1311 & S.517.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General discussion surrounding trade of US agricultural products. We are seeking support in the upcoming Farm Bill debate for additional funding to USDA in regard to the Foreign Market Development and Market Access Program titles - H.R. 2321. Furthermore, we are concerned about the position of the current administration in regard to the country's national trade policies. Specifically, the ongoing renegotiation of the NAFTA by the Administration, and the renegotiation of the KORUS by the Administration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
Agriculture AGR
Discussed issues surrounding the Farm Bill debate. Items of concern, in particular are, crop insurance, Title 1 commodity programs, conservation programs, trade programs including foreign market development and market access programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General support of provisions within the Tax Bill recently passed by congress beneficial to the interests of Ohio farm families.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Continued discussion surrounding the environmental health of the Western Lake Erie Basin as it pertains to water quality and nutrient management. The support of GLRI and the RCPP programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
H.R. 1311 and S. 517 - Seeking support for a waiver on RVP on retail ethanol blends above 10% (i.e. E-10). Current EPA regulations prevent the sale of higher blends, such as E-15, to be sold during the summer months. The regulation is not appropriate for higher blends of ethanol blended gasoline.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES New | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
General discussion about water quality issues in the state of Ohio. Discussions with members surrounding the US EPA and Army Corps of Engineers WOTUS rule and proposed repeal by the U.S. EPA. In addition, asking for continued federal funding for water quality efforts in Ohio watersheds. Furthermore, discussions surrounding the Renewable Volumes Obligation (RVO) as a part of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) regarding pending EPA rulings for 2018 and 2019. Discussions discouraging changes to the "Point of Obligation" within RFS 2. Discussions encouraging legislation granting a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel within the RFS - H.R. 1311 & S.517.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES New | — |
Transportation TRA
Seeking full-appropriations for items pertaining to US inland waterways and intercostal waterways. H.R. 3268 and S.1603 appropriations bills for FY18. And general ongoing support for the inland waterway and intercostal waterways systems.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Seeking full-appropriations funding for key agriculture, transportation and trade issues via both the House and Senate FY18 appropriations bills H.R. 3268 and S.1603.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN TORRES | — |
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.