NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL for NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Report | Oct 19, 2016 | $547,441 | Replaced |
| 3rd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Nov 8, 2016 | $550,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
General education regarding Water Quality Standards and numeric nutrient criteria. General education with Office of Water regarding farm inspections. Engagement with Office of Water on Phase II development of the EPA Nutrient Recycling Innovation Challenge.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Passage of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) in 2016. The ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the United States and the European Union. Market access for pork in Argentina, India, Vietnam, and South Africa. 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; Dec. 4, 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 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) upcoming proposed regulation regarding restrictions on poultry, beef and pork marketing arrangements. S. 2956, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The Harris amendment to the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2017, which adds bill language to stop the implementation of a GIPSA regulation that would place restrictions on poultry, beef and pork marketing arrangements. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed 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; April 13, 2016; 81 FR 21955.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Senate Amendment on genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling to the House Amendment to S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Animals ANI
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed 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; April 13, 2016; 81 FR 21955. General education on the state of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
General education regarding Water Quality Standards and numeric nutrient criteria. General education with Office of Water regarding farm inspections. Engagement with Office of Water on Phase II development of the EPA Nutrient Recycling Innovation Challenge.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
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.