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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1156 15TH STREET, NW, #500 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 454-12
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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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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: RICHARD GUPTON |
Date | 10/19/2015 8:06:54 PM |
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support reforms to the Personnel Surety Program (PSP) / background check issue.
Support efforts to increase cyber security in order to safeguard America's critical infrastructure. Support for S. 754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 and H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA), and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015.
Support fixes to the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program.
Member of the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, 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 |
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Gupton |
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Hunter |
Carpenter |
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Kyle |
Liske |
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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
Support reforms to the Personnel Surety Program (PSP) / background check issue.
Support efforts to increase cyber security in order to safeguard America's critical infrastructure. Support for S. 754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 and H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act (PCNA), and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015.
Support fixes to the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program.
Member of the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
Richard |
Gupton |
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Hunter |
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Kyle |
Liske |
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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
Work to ensure competitive corporate and individual tax rates through broad based tax reforms.
Support accelerating depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment used by agricultural operations over a five year period.
Support HR 1317, S. 876 - CTU Bill
Support HR 1108, Death Tax Repeal
Support HR 863 / S. 1809, STARS Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office
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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Gupton |
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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
Co-Chair Coalition for Precision Agriculture.
Work with USDA-NRCS on certainty guidelines.
Member of the Rural Broadband Coalition
Member of the Coalition for Safe and Affordable Food.
Support continued funding for crop insurance as a needed safety net for farmers.
Support TSP and EQIP reforms - direct contracting between USDA-NRCS and third party TSPs; and prevailing local market rates for TSPs.
Work with Modern Ag Caucus to promote industry stewardship efforts and use of precision ag technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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 |
Richard |
Gupton |
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Kyle |
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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
Member of Coalition of Derivatives End-Users.
Support 25 x 25 Ag Energy Coalition efforts to promote the production and use of renewable fuels.
Supports Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS)
Supports policies that promote the use of flex fuel vehicles and E85 fueling stations.
Supports increase domestic exploration and production of natural gas and oil and oppose efforts to limit production as it hurts domestic manufacture of fertilizer and ag chemicals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Richard |
Gupton |
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Kyle |
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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
Support HR 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015. Support S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.
Support elimination of the fertilizer reporting exemption for ag retailers under the EPA's Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act reporting requirements.
Oppose EPA and Army Corps of Engineers effort to expand the Clean Water Act, including the Section 404 Interpretative Rule.
Work with EPA regarding its review of the Risk Management Program as part of Executive Order 13650.
Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee (PPDC).
Supports the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (HR 1732).
Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140).
Supports reforms to the EPA's emergency response programs that promotes increase coordination between local emergency planning committees (LEPCs), first responders, and the private sector.
Support the General Duty Clarification Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office, Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
Richard |
Gupton |
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Hunter |
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Kyle |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808).
Support Hazmat Safety Permit reform language for inclusion in the FY 2016 THUD Appropriations Bill.
Supports Hazmat Reauthorization legislation.
Oppose the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax as a way to fund the federal highway system.
Support increased truck weights legislation - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA)
Support reforming federal age requirement (lower age from 21 to 18) for short haul drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
Support HR 3651, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline until December 31, 2018.
Support S. 654 / HR 1267, legislation to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 1,000 gallons or less.
Support permanent removal of 30 minute rest break after eight hours of service requirement for livestock and poultry industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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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GUpton |
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Kyle |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Work with OSHA on updating and revising 1910.109 (i) Ammonium Nitrate storage regulations.
Oppose OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) retail exemption guidance revision.
Work with OSHA and EPA on new Fertilizer Safety and Health Partners (FSHP) Alliance Program.
Work with OSHA on new Hazard Communication Standards regulations as it relates to custom blended products.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Richard |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose the Legal Workforce Act (HR 1147) as it does not address necessary reforms to the agricultural guest work programs.
Support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a workable Ag Guest Worker Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Support reform of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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 |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support existing funding for Farm Bill programs.
Support riders in FY 2016 Interior and Labor Appropriations bills related to EPA RMP and OSHA PSM regulations regarding ammonium nitrate fertilizer and OSHA PSM retail exemption guidance revision.
Support new NAICS section for Farm Supply Retailers
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
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Trade Promotion Authority (HR 1314)
Support Free Trade agreements.
Support Ports Act (S. 519).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Supports the Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (HR 1599).
Supports federal solution to biotech food labeling issue.
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
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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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