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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 | 9711 Washingtonian Blvd |
Address2 | Suite 550 |
| City | Gaithersburg |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20878 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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: Timothy Cansler |
Date | 4/19/2021 9:56:55 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to coronavirus pandemic and organization of efforts by industry, organizations to distribute personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, vinyl gloves cloth face coverings and surgical masks. Surveys also being conducted among growers in each California county to find out the number of farm workers that need vaccinations.
Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Urge more federal coordination among the varying agencies with jurisdiction over industrial hemp.
Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth, level of continuing U.S. surveillance and future trade implications, especially Mexico, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Issues relating to Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance Tracking (PCIT) system and e-Phyto supporting agricultural trade.
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.
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 2021.
Issues relating to the Chesapeake Bay Nutria Eradication Program (CBNEP) and future of CBNEP.
Support coalition letter supporting USDA-Wildlife Services program.
Issues relating to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC) charter expiration and USDA developing a new charter.
Issues relating to USDA-APHIS Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) detection program and the multiple threats imposed by SLF on multiple host crops throughout California.
Issues relating to increasing population of glassy-wing sharpshooter in Tulare, Kern, Madera and Fresno counties in California and typical anticipated increase in Pierces disease in grapes the following year.
Issues impacting the effectiveness of the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) Program that is important in detecting and preventing unlawful entry and distribution of prohibited products that may harbor exotic plant and animal pests, disease or invasive species. Possible legal challenges between DHS-CBP and USDA-SITC about reviewing import shipment data in CBPs Automated Targeting (ATS) System and a newly created system, the GCMC System.
Issues relating to USDA-APHIS Wildlife Service program in California and the number of projects in FY 2020.
Issues relating to USDA-AMS Specialty Crops re: industrial hemp final rule published January 15 and Biden Administration options available relating to the published final rule, effective March 22.
Issues relating to USDA National Detector Dog Training Program and agricultural canine inspection plans in FY 2021.
Support review of all federal statutes and address actions ensuring legal, regulatory and enforcement compliance and continuity exists relating to cannabis.
Issues relating to virtual meetings with members of Congress and federal agency officials.
Support U.S. Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Management Program that partner with states and local programs like Weed Management Areas that combat the spread of invasive and non-native species which negatively impact ecosystems and intensity of wildfires.
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. Forest Service, 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
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 introduction of CACASA to Biden Administration officials.
Issues relating to re-introduction of a revised version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act in the 117th Congress.
Issues relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implementation of the Nutria Eradication and Control law (PL 116-186) encouraging multiple-Agency coordination. A March 2022 document, Eradication Strategies for Nutria in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Watersheds require that the program consist of management, research, and public education activities.
Issues relating to coronavirus pandemic and organization of efforts by industry, organizations to distribute personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, vinyl gloves cloth face coverings and surgical masks. Surveys also being conducted among growers in each California county to find out the number of farm workers that need vaccinations.
Issues relating to EPA approval of 57 pesticides for industrial hemp production, Fifty six of the products are biopesticides and one is a conventional pesticide. As EPA receives additional applications to amend product labels to add use on hemp, the agency will processes those applications on an ongoing basis and updates their list of approved products.
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 the California CalAgPermits pesticide use and reporting system.
Support federal agencies that partner with states and local programs like Weed Management Areas that combat the spread of invasive and non-native species which negatively impact ecosystems and intensity of wildfires due to biodiversity alteration and changing fuel load properties.
Issues relating to USFS Nov 2020 published revisions to NEPA regulations. USFS proposed revisions increase efficiency in its environmental analysis while continuing to meet NEPAs requirements and fully honoring its environmental stewardship responsibilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues supporting the funding and implementation of the USDA Citrus Health Response Program to control Asian Citrus Psyllid and the disease it vectors huanglongbing.
Issues supporting the funding and implementation of pest and disease programs in the USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop Pest program.
Support fulfilling authorized level of appropriation in the Nutria Eradication and Control law (PL 116-186) in FY 2022 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Support continuing funding of canine internal U.S. agriculture inspections in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop Pest account in FY 2022 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support increase in funding of the program to combat glassy-wing sharpshooter and Pierces Disease in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop Pest account in FY 2022 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to implementation of, and funding allocations from Plant Pest Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY2021.
Support adequate annual staffing levels as authorized in P.L. 116-122, Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, for Custom and Border Protection Agricultural Inspectors and Specialists at our nations borders.
Support funding for Sterile Insect Release Facilities for USDA-APHIS Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs in FY 2022 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support appropriations to develop markets for products derived from industrial hemp in USDA rural development programs in the FY 2022 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies.
Support language prohibiting the U.S. Department of Justice from spending federal funds to enforce the Controlled Substances Act in states implementing legalized medical marijuana laws in the FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
Issues relating to funding for USDA-APHS Wildlife Services Damage Management in FY 2022 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 Hazardous Fuels Management Program in FY 2022 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies.
Issues relating to the amount of funding provided for pest and disease management programs by multiple local subdivision throughout California.
Issues relating to required subtraction of 5.7% for sequestration from Plant Pest Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY2021.
Issues relating to states, local subdivisions paying 4% increase to cover a 4% increase in health care cost of federal employees in FY 2021 in the USDA Wildlife Services program.
Support funding federal agencies that partner with states and local programs like Weed Management Areas that combat the spread of invasive and non-native species which negatively impact ecosystems and intensity of wildfires due to biodiversity alteration and changing fuel load properties.
Issues relating to Farm Credit Administration's role in tracking and improving lending trends for urban food systems. FCA focuses on lending to small operations and supports local markets with grants and programs that help urban markets.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE, Farm Credit Administration, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 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
Issues relating to Custom and Border Protection agricultural canine inspection operations at U.S. borders and ports.
Support adequate annual staffing levels as authorized in P.L. 116-122, Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, for Custom and Border Protection Agricultural Inspectors and Specialists at our nations borders.
Issues impacting the effectiveness of the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) Program that is important in detecting and preventing unlawful entry and distribution of prohibited products that may harbor exotic plant and animal pests, disease or invasive species. Possible legal challenges between DHS-CBP and USDA-SITC about reviewing import shipment data in CBPs Automated Targeting (ATS) System and a newly created system, the GCMC System.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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