NATIONAL OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Agricultural trade policy issues: Shared views on the WTO DOHA Agricultural Negotiations, renewal of trad policy authority, support for the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement and Free Trade Agreements with Panama and Korea.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS A HAMMER | — |
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Shared concerns about H.R. 5522, the Combustable Dust Explosives anf Fire Prevention Act of 2008 and the rule making process that would be used in developing critical safety regulations under H.R. 5522.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CALLAHAN AILOR | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill - H.R. 2419 Farm and Bioenergy Act of 2007 and S. 2302 Food and Energy Act of 2007; Title 1-Commodity Programs, Title II-Conservation; Title III Trade; and Title IV Rural Development. Sections dealing with oilseed programs, conservation reserve program, food aid, export credit guarantee program, market access program, market development program. labor issues, railroad issues and biotechnology.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS A HAMMER | — |
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Support Agriculture Appropriations funding allocations relating to implementation of the GSM Export Credit Guarantee Program 102 for FY 2008 and FY 2009. Supporting investment in U.S. inland waterway navigation systems for FY 2009 energy and Water Appropriations for Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Civil Works, Navagation and Eco Systems Sustainability Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Encouraged the Administrattion to make significant new resources available in its FY 2009 budget submission for food protection at the Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Monitoring legislation relating to food and feed safety and labeling standards.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CALLAHAN AILOR | — |
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Shared concerns and urged review of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed plans to revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone. Recommended preservation of the existing standard.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID CALLAHAN AILOR | — |
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.