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Follow on Google News | Arizona Farm Bureau’s Kevin Rogers Outlines Steps to Ease Regulatory Nightmares Impacting FarmersCongress must help alleviate the burden of an ever-increasing array of federal environmental regulations on agriculture, according to Arizona Farm Bureau President Kevin Rogers, who testified today before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
By: Arizona Farm Bureau According to Rogers, the regulations cover a broad range of issues, including: Clean Air Act requirements, Clean Water Act permitting and other requirements, restrictions on pesticides and other farm in-puts and regulatory burdens involving both crops and livestock operations. “It is no exaggeration to say that the onslaught of federal regulations now confronting farmers and ranchers across America is truly overwhelming,” While not all regulations can be quantified, some can, explained Rogers, and some are substantial. He outlined the following steps Congress can take to alleviate agriculture’ ·The House should adopt language in the House Interior Appropriations bill that incorporates the provisions of H.R. 910, a bill that would allow Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, to determine how to regulate greenhouse gases. ·Congress should adopt language that would prevent EPA from regulating agricultural dust, forcing many rural areas into non-attainment status. ·Congress should approve H.R. 2458, which would provide a realistic interval for updating national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). “These pieces of legislation effectively balance environmental concerns with those of farmers and ranchers,” said Rogers. “These are critical legislative initiatives that must be pursued.” About the Arizona Farm Bureau: The Arizona Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving and improving the Agriculture industry through member involvement in education, political activities, programs and services. Go to www.azfb.org to learn more. # # # We help small business owners and start ups build buzz for their business through creative marketing strategies that work! End
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