25 Jun KGFA Meets with, Shares Feedback on Agency Authorities with EPA Region 7 Administrator
Kansas Grain and Feed Association (KGFA) President and CEO Ron Seeber, Senior Vice President Randy Stookey and Vice President Trae Green recently met with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy and staff members to discuss various regulatory issues.
Throughout the two-hour meeting, KGFA, along with the Kansas Cooperative Council and association professionals from Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska reviewed agency initiatives and how they’re affecting agribusiness.
Specifically, KGFA took the lead in coordinating the meeting, drafting the agenda and thoroughly covering issues such as: Waters of the United States, Kansas Narrative Nutrient Framework, New Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Discharge Reporting Regulations, PFAS, Endangered Species Act Strategies, Pesticide Registration and Labeling, Atrazine and Risk Management Program Regulations. All parties agreed to continue holding regular meetings to ensure open lines of communication between the regulators and representation from the regulated industry.