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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | P. O. Box 11000 |
Address2 | 2108 East South Boulevard |
| City | Montgomery |
State | AL |
Zip Code | 36191-0001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 693-12
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6. House ID# 322550000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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 |
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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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Paul Pinyan |
Date | 10/16/2015 10:10:08 AM |
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
Signed onto letter encouraging President Obama to encourage the President Xi to consider swifter approval of agricultural biotech products being shipped to China
Expressed opposition to House members in regards to H.R. 4307, the Milk Freedom Act of 2014 and H.R. 4308, the Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2014 which both pertain to the sale of raw milk
Expressed opposition to House members in regards to H.R. 3187, the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act which would exempt custom processed meat from federal inspection rules and allow the resale of the custom processed product within the state
Encouraged USDA officials to move forward with implementation of FSIS catfish inspection program
Discussed specific research needs for the catfish industry with USDA officials
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., 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 |
Mitt |
Walker |
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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
Encouraged Senate, House, and USDA officials to closely monitor APHIS response to potential avian influenza outbreaks this fall and to ensure growers receive a portion of any indemnity payments issued for birds that are destroyed
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Mitt |
Walker |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Contact with Senate staff in support of S. 1500, The Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015, which eliminates dual FIFRA and CWA permitting requirements for application of crop protection products
Contacted Senate in support of two bills to repeal the waters of the U.S. rule proposed by the EPA and COE: S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act and S.J. Res. 22 providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency
Asked House members to sign letter encouraging EPA to maintain existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone
Encouraged legislation to prevent the EPA from regulating GHGs
Contacted Senate offices in support of S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 to clarify NPDES permits are not required when FIFRA requirements are met
Expressed support for S.J. Res. 22 providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Mitt |
Walker |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Contacted House and Senate expressing concern about recommendations issued by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that address issues like environmental impacts, sustainability, etc.
Contacted House in support of H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, which would provide for a voluntary program for labeling for the presence or absence of GMO ingredients
Contacted Senate in opposing S.1844, the Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 2015, that would keep COOL labeling voluntary for beef, pork, and poultry
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Mitt |
Walker |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed with House and Senate opposition the proposed listing of the black pinesnake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (FWS-R4-ES-2014-0046)
Expressed opposition to House Amendment 582 to the House FY2016 Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 2822) addressing ESA provisions specific to the Greater Sage Grouse, Northern Long-Eared Bat, and the Grey Wolf
Encouraged House members to sign letter to USFWS asking for an improved approach to managing black vultures that are depredating livestock
Discussed pelican depredation on catfish farms with USDA officials
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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 |
Mitt |
Walker |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Contacted Senate offices in support of S. 330, the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015
Contacted House and Senate offices in support of extending Sec. 179 expensing (H.R. 636) and bonus depreciation (H.R. 2510)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Mitt |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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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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