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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 | P.O. Box 658 |
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City | Jefferson City |
State | MO |
Zip Code | 65102 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400275270-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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
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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: James Garrett Hawkins |
Date | 07/20/2012 |
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
"Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011" (H.R. 872): Legislation that would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with the FIFRA-approved label. Duplicative permitting requirements are of concern to the organization.
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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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
"Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act" (S. 1813/H.R. 4348): Legislation that reauthorizes surface transportation policies and authorizes funding for transportation projects over two years. Of particular interest to the organization are provisions in the federal highway bill applicable to farmers who haul their own commodities from farm to market.
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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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
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule: A regulation enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning above- and below-ground storage of oil, fuel, etc. Facilities with certain quantities of oil/fuel storage must complete and implement a spill control plan to use in the event an emergency would occur. It is of interest to the organization because farms and ranches often have fuel storage areas and could therefore fall under the regulation.
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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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
"The Tax Hike Prevention and Business Certainty Act" (S. 1647 and H.R. 3091): Legislation that would permanently extend the 15 percent capital gains tax rate. Under current law the 15 percent rate will increase to 20 percent in 2013. Capital gains taxes have a significant impact on farming and ranching because production agriculture requires large investments in land and buildings that are held for long periods of time. (Continued)
"Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011" (H.R. 1259 and S. 2242): Legislation that would repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes and make permanent the maximum 35 percent gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift exemption. Absent Congressional action in 2012, the top rate for the estate tax will increase to 55 percent and the exemption will decrease from $5 million to $1 million per person. The organization supports permanent estate tax relief.
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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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
"The Superfund Common Sense Act" (S. 1729/H.R. 2997): Legislation to clarify that animal manure is not subject to liability or regulation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or the Environmental Protection and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The organization believes Congress did not intend for Superfund laws to apply to animal source nutrients or manure and is therefore supportive of the clarification.
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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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
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled "Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation; Child Labor Violations-Civil Money Penalties": In September 2011, the DOL issued a NPRM that was of concern to the organization because of the potential impacts on farm and ranch families and high school agricultural education programs. The proposal was formally withdrawn by the DOL in May 2012. (Continued)
"Preserving America's Family Farms Act" (S. 2221/H.R. 4157): Legislation that would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing the NPRM published on September 2, 2011 (76 Federal Register 54836). The organization supports the legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2942: Legislation that would direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding. The bill was introduced in response to the massive flooding that occured along the Missouri River in 2011. The organization supports the bill.
Jameson Island Shallow Water Habitat Project: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers submitted a permit application to the Missouri Clean Water Commission for the Jameson Island Shallow Water Habitat project that is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The organization requested an extension of the public comment period and that a public hearing be held. The organization encouraged congressional lawmakers to make the same requests.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
"The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012" (S. 3240) and the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012" (H.R. 6083): Legislation that sets policies and authorizes the expenditure of funds for commodity support, (continued)
(continued from previous page) crop insurance, conservation, renewable energy, credit, livestock, nutrition and other purposes. The organization has policy positions on many aspects of the farm bill, particularly regarding farm and conservation programs.
"Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012" (S. 3239/H.R. 3798): Legislation that would amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing requirements and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions. It also includes labeling requirements for eggs and new air quality standards for hen houses. The organization is concerned about federal legislation mandating production practices.
"Dairy Security Act of 2011" (H.R. 3062): A bill to repeal the existing Dairy Product Price Support program, Milk Income Loss Contract program, and export incentive programs, and replace them with producer margin protection and dairy market stabilization programs. The bill would also reform the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The organization favors changes in existing dairy programs.
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
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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
FY 2013 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5326/S. 2323): Legislation that provides funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration. Of interest to the organization are funding for USDA's Agriculture in the Classroom program and provisions affecting the administration of farm and conservation programs as well as animal health and meat inspection programs.
FY 2013 Energy and Water and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5325/S. 2465): Legislation that provides funding for the Department of Energy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works), Department of Interior, etc. The organization is concerned about the allocation of federal funds within the Corps' Missouri River budget between the Missouri River Recovery Program and the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project.
FY 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 5856): Legislation that provides funding for the Department of Defense and branches of the military. Of interest to the organization are discussions regarding the Memorandum of Understanding agreed to by the U.S. Departments of Defense, Agriculture and Energy to work toward commercializing advanced "drop-in" fuels from renewable sources to diversify the military's fuel supply.
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
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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
"Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act" (S. 2245/H.R. 4965): Legislation that would prohibit the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing the proposed guidance entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Indentification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act" (EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0409). The organization is concerned about an expansion of federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act.
Senate Joint Resolution 37: A resolution disapproving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule. Finalized in December 2011, the rule is intended to reduce emissions of mercury and other air pollutants from electric power generating facilities. Of concern to the organization is the combined effect of EPA regulations on coal-fired electric power generation and ultimately the cost of electricity. The organization is also concerned about the impact on natural gas demand.
"Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011" (H.R. 1633/S. 1528): Legislation that would temporarily prevent the EPA from changing the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for coarse particulate matter (PM10) for one year. The bill would also exempt "nuisance dust" from regulation, unless nuisance dust was found to cause serious adverse health effects and the benefits of regulation exceeded the costs. The organization is concerned about possible changes in the NAAQS for PM10 because dust is naturally-occurring, especially in rural areas and on farms and ranches.
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
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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
Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to Russia: Russia is entering the World Trade Organization (WTO) and is taking steps to fulfill its membership obligations with regard to market access and sanitary standards. The U.S. must grant PNTR to Russia to be in compliance with a WTO requirement that nations have "unconditional" trading relations with other WTO members. Such action would also allow U.S. exporters, including agriculture, to benefit from the market access provisions agreed to by Russia.
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
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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
"Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act" (H.R. 3187): Legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and reauthorize and/or establish programs under the jurisdiction of the FDA. Of interest to the organization was an amendment concerning genetically engineered fish.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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