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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 900 South Building |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Gaithersburg |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20878 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40002018-87
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6. House ID# 397200002
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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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| 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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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: Timothy Cansler |
Date | 4/17/2020 9:27:51 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 relating to provisions in HR 5217, the Water Optimization for the West Act, specifically sections 13001 and 13002 Nutria Eradication and Control Act.
Support HR 3399, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, as amended.
Support development of companion legislation to HR 3399 in US Senate.
Issues relating to multi-agency coordination for eradication of nutria in California.
Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334).
Issues relating to International Year of Plant Health, trade implications and harmonizing international standards with dual goals of facilitating trade and safeguard plant health.
Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth and level of continuing surveillance.
Issues relating to level of post-eradication activities for European Grapevine Moth.
Issues relating to Sterile Insect Release Facilities for Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs.
Issues relating to Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance Tracking (PCIT) system and e-Phyto supporting agricultural trade.
Support S. 2107 and HR 4482 Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act, authorizing hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians to carry out administrative and support functions of Custom Border Protection, including 20 canine inspection teams.
Issues relating to implementation of, and funding allocations from Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY 2019 and 2020.
Issues relating to regulatory collaboration between local governments and Food and Drug Administration on industrial hemp and cannabis production and weights and measures.
Issues relating to Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce during COVID-19 pandemic including issuance of phytosanitary certificates for agricultural shipments and relaxing one-year requirement of working in pest exclusion for certifying new inspectors.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 |
Timothy |
Cansler |
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Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA |
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 relating to EPA Office of Pesticides funding in Fy 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to nomination to EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee.
Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act (PL 115-334) including EPA regulatory jurisdiction and authorities relating to approved pesticides and tolerances.
Issues relating to BeeWhere, a collaborative initiative that streamlines communication between beekeepers, Pest Control Advisors, growers, and pesticide applicators using modern technology.
Issues relating to California Neonicotinoid Risk Determination assessing the risks nitroguanidine-substituted neonicotinoid insecticides (imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran) pose to honeybees.
Issues relating to Chlorpyrifosand regulatory changes in California.
Issues relating to regulations for pesticide use near schools.
Issues relating to 1,3-Dicholoropropene, commonly known as Telone II or 1,3-D, one of the most widely used fumigants in California.
Issues relating to primacy agency for decisions on regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) from industrial hemp and cannabis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Timothy |
Cansler |
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Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA |
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 appropriations fulfilling authorized level in HR 3399, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, as amended in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Support fulfilling authorized levels of funding in S. 2107 and HR 4482 Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Department of Homeland Security and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to implementation of, and funding allocations from Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY 2019 and 2020.
Issues relating to EPA Office of Pesticides funding in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Support appropriations to develop markets for products derived from industrial hemp in USDA rural development programs in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support appropriations for implementation of industrial hemp production and planning provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334) in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support for transfer of funding from and de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop provisions in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support appropriate level of funding for European Grapevine Moth (post-eradication), Spotted Lantern Fly, Pierces Disease & Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Huanglongbing (HLB) Multi-Agency Coordination Group (HLB/MAC), in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop provisions in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support funding for Sterile Insect Release Facilities for USDA-APHIS Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to funding for USDA-APHS Wildlife Services Damage Management in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies and equitable cost share in cooperative agreements with partners.
Issues relating to funding for U.S. Forest Service Vegetation and Watershed Management programs in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to agricultural quarantine inspection user fees authorized under section 2509(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade (FACT) Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C.136a).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Timothy |
Cansler |
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Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA |
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 S. 2107 and HR 4482 Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act, authorizing hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians to carry out administrative and support functions of Custom Border Protection, including 20 canine inspection teams.
Issues relating to agricultural quarantine inspection user fees authorized under section 2509(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade (FACT) Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C.136a)
Issues relating to effectiveness of agricultural canine inspections teams.
Issues relating to the Reimbursable Services Program that enables partnerships between CBP and private sector or government entities, allowing CBP to provide additional inspection services on a reimbursable basis upon request for stakeholders.
Issues relating to closing of land borders between U.S. and Canada due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Timothy |
Cansler |
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Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |