COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY
ARA Submits Comments Supporting EPA’s Updated WOTUS Proposal
Jan 06, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed update to the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
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ALL COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY
ARA Sent Comments to EPA on Proposed Paraquat Use Restrictions
Jan 11, 2021
ARA submitted comments to EPA regarding the proposed interim decision for paraquat that restricts use.
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ARA Co-Signed Comments to EPA on Draft Biostimulant Guidance
Dec 22, 2020
ARA co-signed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the "Draft Guidance for Plant Regulator Products and Claims, Including Plant Biostimulants."
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ARA Signed Comments on EPA Proposed Rule on Pesticide Exemptions of PIP
Dec 08, 2020
Twenty-eight groups, including ARA, submitted comments in response to EPA's proposed rule, “Pesticides; Exemptions of Certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIP) Derived from Newer Technologies.”
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ARA Submitted Comments to FMCSA Supporting the Proposed Under-21 Driver Program
Nov 09, 2020
On Nov. 9, ARA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in support of the proposed program that would allow drivers ages 18, 19, and 20 to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
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ARA Co-Signed Comments to FMCSA on Proposed Under-21 Driver Program
Nov 09, 2020
ARA co-signed comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Nov. 9 in support of the proposed pilot program to allow drivers 18, 19, and 20 years old to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
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ARA Sent Comments to EPA on Clopyralid Proposed Interim Registration Decision
Aug 05, 2020
ARA sent comments to EPA on proposed interim registration decision for clopyralid because ag retaliers and farmer customers rely on it to control broadleaf weeds.
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ARA Sent Comments to EPA on Regulations that Improve Process, Transparency
Jun 22, 2020
ARA submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of proposed regulations intended to increase transparency and improve the process to manage guidance documents.
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ARA Sent Comments to EPA on Neonic Products
Apr 27, 2020
ARA sent comments to EPA regarding the Proposed Interim Decisions recently released for neonicotinoid (neonic) products.
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ARA and TFI Sent Comments to OMB Recommending New NAICS Category
Apr 24, 2020
ARA & TFI sent comments to the Office of Management and Budget recommending a new category be added to the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) to better define agricultural retailer operations.
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ARA Joins Coalition in Sending Comments to CEQ on NEPA Proposed Rule
Mar 10, 2020
ARA joins a coalition in sending comments in support of the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) proposed rule to modernize the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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