Regulatory Reform
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ARA Says New Navigable Waters Protection Rule Provides Clarity for Ag Retailers, Customers
Jan 23, 2020
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers.
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ARA Commends EPA Issuance of Risk Management Program (RMP) Reconsideration Final Rule
Nov 21, 2019
EPA issues changes to Risk Management Program (RMP).
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News Release: ARA Applauds EPA Proposed Revisions to Application Zone Requirements
Oct 24, 2019
ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) release of a proposal that provides targeted revisions to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS) Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements.
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ARA SUPPORTS USDOT HOURS OF SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVED DRIVER SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY
Aug 14, 2019
The FMCSA is encouraging everyone to review and comment on this proposal within the 45-day public comment period.
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ARA APPLAUDS EPA ACTION TO STOP FALSE LABELING
Aug 09, 2019
“Our members, their farmer customers, and the public rely on EPA’s scientific expertise to evaluate pesticides for human health and environmental effects.”
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ARA APPLAUDS EPA'S DECISION TO REGISTER LONG-TERM USES OF SULFOXAFLOR, REVERSING 2016 DECISION
Jul 12, 2019
ARA has been watching this issue for years and we are grateful to finally have a clear, long-term solution for this important tool for growers.
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ARA TESTIFIES ON EXCESSIVE FREIGHT AND DEMURRAGE CHARGES, URGES STB TO HOLD RAILROADS ACCOUNTABLE
May 22, 2019
On May 22, 2019, ARA testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) about excessive demurrage and accessorial charges against agricultural retailers and distributors.
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ARA APPLAUDS EPA ON PROPOSED NEW WATER RULE
Dec 11, 2018
This proposed rule is a positive step toward regulatory certainty for America’s farmers, ranchers and ag retailers.
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