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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 122 C STREET, NW SUITE 875 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28355-12
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6. House ID# 328710000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Audrey J. Adamson, NPPC Vice President, Domestic Public Policy |
Date | 04/21/2011 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
WTO DOHA ROUND, TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY; BILATERAL SPS/MARKET ACCESS ISSUES: ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA, EUROPEAN UNION, JAMAICA, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, TAIWAN, THAILAND, VIETNAM; FTA FOR: COLOMBIA, PANAMA, SOUTH KOREA, TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
NICHOLAS |
GIORDANO |
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AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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CHELSIE |
REDALEN |
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BILL |
DAVIS |
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ALFRED |
BREUER |
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SCOTT |
SHEARER |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS
HR 814 TRACEABILITY
HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION
HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY
HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE
HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT
S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL
S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT
S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY
S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA
S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010
S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009
S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS
S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS
S 460 SPOT MARKETS
S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010
HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009
HR 305 Transportation of Horses
HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act
HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009
HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009
HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009
HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009
HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety.
HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485)
S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.
S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226)
S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes.
S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225)
HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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NICHOLAS |
GIORDANO |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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CHELSIE |
REDALEN |
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BILL |
DAVIS |
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ALFRED |
BREUER |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION & LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 (CERCLA), EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 (EPCRA), SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986.
S 527/HR 1426 PERMITS UNDER TITLE V - AG PRODUCTION
HR 1438 PROHIBITION ON FEES FOR LIVESTOCK EMISSIONS
FARM BILL WORKING LANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
-NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS
-IMPLEMENTATION OF 2002 FARM BILL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
CLEAN AIR ACT
-NATIONAL AGRICULTURE AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
-NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER
-NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OZONE
-CERCLA/EPCRA AIR EMISSION REPORTING
CLEAN WATER ACT
-REGULATIONS CONCERNING ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (AAFOs) AND CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOs)
-AGRICULTURE STORM WATER
-NPDES PERMITTING
-CLEAN WATER RESTORATION ACT/WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
-MANAGEMENT OF MANURE NUTRIENTS
-PROMULGATION OF TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS
-REAUTHORIZATION OF CHESAPEAKE BAY AUTHORITY
CLIMATE CHANGE
-AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY & SECURITY ACT OF 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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CHELSIE |
REDALEN |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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BILL |
DAVIS |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE FUELS, COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY LEGISLATION, ETHANOL.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
NATIONAL BIO/AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY, HR 5105 TO ESTABLISH A CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER IN THE DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
ISSUES RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG USER FEE AUTHORIZATION, ISSUES RELATED TO ANTIBIOTIC RESEARCH.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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ADAMSON |
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CHRIS |
WALL |
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DIANE |
MAJOR |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2213 CAPTIVE SUPPLY REFORM ACT, HR 1018 TO AMEND THE ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SEC OF AG FROM IMPLEMENTING OR CARRYING OUT A NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH ID SYSTEM OR SIMILAR REQUIREMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE SEC TO PROTECT INFORMATION OBTAINED AS PART OF ANY VOLUNTARY ID SYSTEM, FOOD SAFETY.
HR 814 TRACEABILITY
HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION
HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY
S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY
S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA
S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS
S 460 SPOT MARKETS
S 364 AG COMPETITION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009
S 619/HR 1549 PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT OF 2009
HR 2400 STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ACT
S 2819 PROCESSED FOOD SAFETY ACT OF 2009
S 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010
S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010
HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN ACT
USDA - GIPSA PROPOSED RULE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS REQUIRED UNDER TITLE XI OF THE FOOD, CONSERVATION AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008: CONDUCT IN VIOLATION OF THE ACT
NATIONAL ANIMAL ID SYSTEM FOR LIVESTOCK (NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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WALL |
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REDALEN |
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BILL |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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