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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 | 2009 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kirk C. Ferrell, NPPC Vice President, Public Policy |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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
HAM ANTI-DUMPING, MEXICO-TRUCKING, WTO DHOA ROUND, TRADE-PROMOTION AUTHORITY, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS-MULTI-LATERAL, BILATERAL SPS FOR: JAPAN, RUSSIA, EU, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, CHINA, TAIWAN, NEW ZEALAND, FTA FOR: S KOREA, COLOMBIA, PANAMA, BILATERAL MARKET ACCESS FOR: MEXICO, ROMANIA, CANADA
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 |
NICK |
GIORDANO |
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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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ELIZABETH |
WATSON |
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LAURIE |
HUENEKE |
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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 2010 AG APPROPS BILL, 2008 FARM BILL, CLIMATE CHANGE, RFS STANDARD, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY
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
S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY
S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA
S 1086 PACKARDS/STOCKYARDS
S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS
S 460 SPOT MARKETS
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 |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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JENNIFER |
GREINER |
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NICK |
GIORDANO |
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ELIZABETH |
WATSON |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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LAURIE |
HUENEKE |
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TOMMY |
SEVIER |
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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
CLIMATE CHANGE
-AMERICAN CLEAN ENERGY AND SECURITY ACT OF 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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TOMMY |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE FUELS, COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY LEGISLATION, ETHANOL, HR 907 LIVESTOCK ENERGY INVESTMENT CREDIT, S 306 BIOGAS PRODUCTION
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 |
MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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TOMMY |
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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
PROPANE, CHEMICAL FACILITY REGISTRATION RULE, NATIONAL BIO/AGRO DEFENSE FACILITY
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 |
MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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JENNIFER |
GREINER |
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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 AGRICULTURE 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 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS
S 460 SPOT MARKETS
S 364 AG COMPETITION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009
S 394 DOWNED ANIMAL AND FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT OF 2007
HR 661 DOWNED ANIMAL AND FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
S 619/HR 1549 PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT OF 2009
HR 2400 STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ACT
HR 6432 ANIMAL DRUG USER FEE ACT/ANIMAL GENERIC DRUG USER FEE ACT
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 |
AUDREY |
ADAMSON |
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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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JENNIFER |
GREINER |
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MICHAEL |
FORMICA |
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TOMMY |
SEVIER |
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DAVID |
BOCKORNY |
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DIANE |
MAJOR |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3308/S 1505SECURE AMERICA THROUGH VERIFICATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009
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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KIRK |
FERRELL |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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
27. Add the following 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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