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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1811 Aksarben Drive |
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| City | Omaha |
State | NE |
Zip Code | 68106-6810 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401104765-12
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6. House ID# 439460001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Devin Mogler |
Date | 10/13/2020 11:09:11 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
Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to ethanol exports; Issues related to distiller grain exports; Issues related to 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; issues related to 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2021 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery exemptions from RFS compliance; Issues related to proposed Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) trading changes; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver extension from E10 to E15 blends; Issues related to livestock transportation; Issues related to detection and prevention of foreign animal diseases; Issues related to livestock indemnity payments; Issues related to livestock GHG emissions reporting; H.R. 3006; S.1840; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including economic impact on ethanol supply and demand; Issues related to the production and sale of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program; Issues related to the 10th circuit small refinery exemption decision; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
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), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System
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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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
Issues related to bills to fund the government, specifically policy items related to tax provisions; Issues related to bills to fund the government, specifically small refinery hardship waivers from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in report language; Issues related to bills to fund the government, specifically policy items related to livestock GHG emissions reporting; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including appropriations to the USDA for CCC; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Main Street Lending facilities; Issues related to the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program; Issues related to the 10th circuit small refinery exemption decision; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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
Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2021 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps, export credits, transparency, and other measures to influence RIN values; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; H.R. 3006; S.1840; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including economic impact on ethanol supply and demand; Issues related to funding for refueling infrastructure capable of handling higher blends of ethanol; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program; Issues related to the 10th circuit small refinery exemption decision; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Energy - Dept of
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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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
Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to E15 fueling infrastructure; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2021 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN reforms, including transparency, price caps and export credits; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) technology; Issues related to livestock GHG emissions reporting; H.R. 3006; S.1840; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including economic impact on ethanol supply and demand; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program; Issues related to the 10th circuit small refinery exemption decision; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
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), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to E10 and E15 infrastructure and labeling; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to 2021 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN reforms; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) technology; H.R. 3006; S.1840; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including economic impact on ethanol supply and demand; Issues related to the production of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the proposed approval of fuel grade ethanol for use in hand sanitizer; Issues related to funding for refueling infrastructure capable of handling higher blends of ethanol; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program; Issues related to the 10th circuit small refinery exemption decision; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
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), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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
Issues related to ethanol exports; Issues related to dried distillers grains (DDGS) exports; Issues related to beef and other protein exports; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to other agricultural commodity exports and tariffs; Issues related to foreign animal diseases prevention and detection; Issues related to ongoing trade negotiations with China, specifically purchase commitments and tariffs on ethanol and DDGS as part of the Phase I deal; Issues related to trade with Brazil, specifically tariff rate quotas on ethanol; Issues related to enforcement of USMCA; Issues related to imports of aquaculture feed and ingredients; Issues related to trade with various nations; Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19 including economic impact on ethanol supply and demand; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; Issues related to the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Main Street Lending facilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst |
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19; Issues related to the production of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) |
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 the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19; Issues related to the production of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) |
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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19; Issues related to the production of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Devin |
Mogler |
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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) |
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
Issues related to the Novel Coronavirus and the disease COVID-19; Issues related to the production of industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; Issues related to the transportation and tax treatment for industrial grades of alcohol for inclusion in hand sanitizer; H.R. 748, the CARES Act; H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Devin |
Mogler |
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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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