COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY
ARA, CLA, ASTA File Comments to EPA ANPR Concerning Treated Seed
Feb 09, 2024
ARA, CropLife America (CLA), and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) submitted joint comments to the EPA regarding its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) concerning the Agency's approach to regulating seeds treated with a pesticide registered under FIFRA.
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ARA Co-Signs AFBF Comments to EPA on WOTUS Proposal
Feb 07, 2022
ARA co-signed comments led by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to EPA on the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) proposal.
Read MoreARA and NGFA Sent Heat-Related Comments to OSHA
Jan 26, 2022
ARA and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) sent joint comments to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with opposition to a one-size fits all federal regulation for preventing heat-related illness among workers.
Read MoreARA Filed Comments Supporting the SCOTUS Stay on OSHA Vaccine Mandate
Jan 19, 2022
ARA filed comments to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in support of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to issue a stay order on OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Standard due to its effects on a recovering economy. ARA strongly believes in the science and effectiveness of vaccines.
Read MoreARA Co-Signs DRIVE Safe Coalition Comments on New Pilot Program
Jan 12, 2022
ARA and the undersigned organizations representing the DRIVE Safe Coalition sent comments to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to express strong support for the apprenticeship pilot program included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the agency's efforts to implement it in a timely manner. However, the coalition expressed concerns with requirements that will create unnecessary administrative burdens and inhibit participation in the program.
Read MoreARA Co-Signed Comments Calling for an Efficient NEPA Process
Nov 22, 2021
ARA co-signed comments to the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) proposed rule "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions."
Read MoreAg Transportation Working Group Comments For House Committee Supply Chain Hearing
Nov 15, 2021
ARA, as part of the Ag Transportation Working Group, offered comments previously submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the agricultural supply chain for the record ahead of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure.
Read MoreARA Filed Comments to EPA on Draft BE for Neonicotinoids
Oct 25, 2021
ARA filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the draft biological evaluations (BEs) for neonicotinoid insecticides.
Read MoreARA Signed Coalition Comments Objecting to Chlorpyrifos Tolerance Revocation
Oct 19, 2021
ARA signed coalition comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with formal objections to the chlorpyrifos tolerance revocations issued on Aug. 30.
Read MoreARA Joined Comments to DOT on Ag Supply Chain Transportation
Oct 18, 2021
ARA signed on to comments with the Agricultural Transportation Working Group that were sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation with recommendations to improve America's supply chain operations and resiliency.
Read MoreARA Signed Ag CEO Council Comments to DOT Addressing EO on America's Supply Chain
Oct 18, 2021
ARA co-signed comments with the Ag CEO Council sent to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to the Executive Order on America's Supply Chains with recommendations to improve the transportation industrial base.
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