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To: Hupp, Sydney[hupp.sydney@epa.gov] Cc: Jay Vroom[JVroom@croplifeamerica.org] From: Mary Jo Tomalewski Sent: Thur 3/30/2017 3:21:45 PM Subject: FINAL Meeting Agenda and Materials Pruitt Meeting Materials.pdf Sydney, We have refined our proposed topics for today's CEO Council meeting with the administrator. Attached, please find: J Revised "Final Proposed Agenda Topics," which includes the list of those CEO Council members who will attend our meeting today, and their short bios J Introduction / Mission Overview of the CEO Council _____ J CEO Council Letter to President Trump, dated February 9, 2017 We assume we can skip a formal "round table of introductions" at the beginning of the meeting as our time is short and we want to maximize time spent talking about issues. MJ Mary Jo Tomalewski Executive Assistant to the President & CEO CropLife America 1156 15th Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Direct Dial (202) 872-3849 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005527-00001 Main Switchboard (202) 296-1585 Mobile (703) 943-9705 Fax (202) 466-5832 Email mjtomalewski@croplifeamerica.org Web www.croplifeamerica.org How can I serve you today? Future Meetings 2017 Spring Regulator Conference - April 6-7, Arlington, VA 2017 Annual Meeting - September 22-27, Dana Point, CA 2018 Winter Board of Directors Meeting - March 5-7, Washington, DC 2018 Annual Meeting - September 21-26, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005527-00002 FINAL PROPOSED AGENDA TOPICS Meeting Information: Office of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:45-4:30 PM Topic I. Thanks to Trump Administration and Administrator Pruitt for early decisive actions: a. WOTUS b. Chlorpyrifos Petition______________________________________________________ 2. Top Priority Issues a. Ag Advisor Position - We recommend adding additional title of "Assistant Deputy Administrator" as a title b. Water i. Next steps to refine / clarify beyond WOTUS ii. NPDES permits (CAFO Program needs work; legislation to fix water permits NOT needed for lawful use of pesticides) c. Pesticides Policy i. Endangered Species Act conflicts with Pesticide Regulation and Biotech Regulation ii. Epidemiology Study Policy (as aftermath from Chlorpyrifos matter) iii. Reform Certification & Training and Worker Protection Rules - Suspend implementation and revise d. Renewable Fuels Standard - current program kept consistent e. Communication / Messaging / Opinion Polling - vital to all parties' ability to advance sound policy f. EPA and USDA Cooperation and Coordination - Already vast progress; more can be done! g. Environmental Justice, Research & Development, and Children's Health Offices - Better integration with and reform of EPA program offices; sound science h. Regulation of Manufacturing & Mining Facilities for Ag Inputs - Restore science and process i. Public and Science Advisory Panels at EPA - Balance, strategic agendas j. "Air Emissions" from farming operations CEO Attendees American Seed Trade Association Andrew "Andy" LaVigne, President and CEO American Soybean Association Steve Censky, Chief Executive Officer (Co-Chair) Biotechnology Innovation Organization Dana O'Brien, Executive Vice President CropLife America Jay Vroom, President and CEO (Co-Chair) The Fertilizer Institute Chris Jahn, President National Association of Wheat Growers Chandler Goule, CEO National Corn Growers Association Chris Novak, CEO (Co-Chaif) National Cotton Council Gary Adams, President and CEO National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, President and CEO National Pork Producers Council Neil Dierks, CEO United Fresh Produce Association Tom Stenzel, President and CEO USA Rice Federation Betsy Ward, President & CEO National Association of State Barb Glenn, CEO, ex-officio Departments of Agriculture Others American Farm Bureau Federation Corn Refiners Association National Farmers Union Dale Moore, Deputy Executive Director John Bode, President & CEO Rob Larew, Senior VP 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00001 Production Agriculture's CEO Council Introduction/Mission Statement: The production agriculture "CEO Council" coordinates alignment on core issues of modern agricultural systems through telling our story, sharing information and leveraging our strengths, while serving as a resource for government decision makers and others interested in USA food, fiber and renewable fuels. Core Focus of Interest Research and innovation Technology access Science and risk-based regulation Sustainability, environment, and weather Marketability, trade, and economic prosperity Government leadership and partnership with private sector Food access and food safety Plant and animal health Ag labor The Council supports (principles/themes): o Accelerating rural economic growth and improving productivity through innovation and technology o Promoting research and innovation that enables development oftools and techniques necessary for discovering new products that hold tremendous potential for farmers and society at large o Enabling a regulatory and commercial environment in which agricultural products are marketable, both domestically and internationally o Appropriate balance between Federal and State Governments and a cooperative regulatory approach o Access to essential labor in balance with an effective Federal immigration policy and adequate worker safety protections o Support for all methods of agricultural production o Transparency and dialogue with consumers Members of the CEO Council (see reversed) March 30, 2017 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00002 CEO Council Members American Farm Bureau Vincent "Zippy" Duvall, President American Seed Trade Association Andrew "Andy" LaVigne, President and CEO American Soybean Association Steve Censky, Chief Executive Officer (Go-Cha/r) Biotechnology Innovation Organization Dana O'Brien, Executive Vice President CropLife America Jay Vroom, President and CEO (Co-ChaiY) The Fertilizer Institute Chris Jahn, President National Association of Wheat Growers Chandler Goule, CEO National Cattlemen's Beef Association Kendal Frazier, CEO National Chicken Council Michael Brown, President National Com Growers Association Chris Novak, CEO (Co-Chair) National Cotton Council Gary Adams, President and CEO National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, President and CEO National Farmers Union Roger Johnson, President National Milk Producers Federation Jim Mulhern, President and CEO National Pork Producers Council Neil Dierks, CEO United Fresh Produce Association Tom Stenzel, President and CEO USA Rice Federation Betsy Ward, President & CEO National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Barb Glenn, CEO, ex-offido March 2017 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00003 February 9, 2017 The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, We, the CEO Council (undersigned herein), representing the production agricultural value chain, including many agricultural producers and farm input developers and suppliers, look forward to working with you and your Administration on matters of importance to American agriculture. The challenges we face in agriculture are significant. Many experts emphasize that producers must grow as much food in the next 50 years as was produced over all previous history to meet the demands of our expanding global population. A firm commitment by the U.S. government to aggressively support agricultural innovation and science-based regulatory decisions will be necessary to ensure farmers have the tools they need to produce a safe and abundant supply of nutritious food, in addition to feed, fuel and fiber, in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The policy and regulatory environment your Administration establishes can ensure that agricultural innovation flourishes and American farmers are able to meet the food production goals necessary to feed billions more people. We are ready to provide the White House and the Executive Branch Departments and Agencies, as well as Congress, with policy concepts that foster stability in the U.S. agriculture economy with a strong and predictable farm safety net and promotes American competitiveness through research; marketability and trade of agricultural commodities; rural economic growth; and plant, animal, and environmental health, among many other things. We appreciate your attention to these and other issues of valueto American production agriculture and food consumers everywhere. Sincerely, American Farm Bureau Foundation, Zippy Duvall American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne American Soybean Association, Steve Censky Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Dana O'Brien CropLife America, Jay Vroom The Fertilizer Institute, Chris Jahn National Association of Wheat Growers, Chandler Goule National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Kendal Frazier National Com Growers Association, Chris Novak National Cotton Council, Gary Adams National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner National Farmers Union, Roger Johnson National Milk Producers Federation, Jim Mulhern National Pork Producers Council, Neil Dierks United Fresh Produce Association, Tom Stenzel USA Rice Federation, Betsy Ward 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00004 t f Gary M. Adams President and Chief Executive Officer National Cotton Council of America Gary Adams assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Cotton Council in February 2015. He plays a key role in guiding the industry's seven segments to reach consensus on critical policies affecting U.S. cotton, with the mission of helping all U.S. cotton industry segments compete effectively and profitably in global markets. Prior to that, Gary served the Council for 13 years as the Vice President of Economic and Policy Analysis. As the Council's chief economist, he provided economic outlooks for global cotton markets, as well as analyzing the impacts of farm and trade policies. Gary also represents the U.S. cotton industry as a member of USDA's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. Previously, Gary served on USDA's Advisory Committee on Trade from 2005 through 2011 and the NASS Advisory Committee on Agricultural Statistics from 2003 through 2009. Prior to joining the Council, Gary was a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri. During his 13-year tenure at the university, Gary's primary responsibilities included policy analysis and market outlook for the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, also known as FAPRI. While at FAPRI, Gary and his colleagues were recognized by the American Agricultural Economics Association for their distinguished policy contributions. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00005 Gary has B.S. and M.A. degrees in Applied Mathematics from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri. Gary and his wife, Carol, have four children. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00006 American Soybean Association w Stephen L Censky Chief Executive Officer Stephen L. Censky is the American Soybean Association's (ASA) C hief Executive Officer, a staff position he accepted in April 1996. As ASA's top executive, Ce nsky is in charge of managing ASA's legislative, trade policy, membership and education and training programs. The American Soybean Association is a national, not-for-profit commodity organization with over 22,000 members. ASA works as the domestic and international policy advocate for soybean producer members. Prior to joining ASA, Censky worked in Washington, D.C. for ove r a decade. He began his career on Capitol Hill as a legislative assistant for agricultural and transportation matters to Senator Jim Abdnor (R-SD). Later he served in both the Reagan and Bush Administrations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, helping to craft the 1990 Farm Bill and eventually serving as Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service where he was involved in global trade negotiations and running our nation's export programs. Censky received his Bachelor's of Science degree of Agriculture from South Dakota State University and his Master's Diploma in Agriculture St htJs'iiisfty of Melbourne, Australia. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00007 1 ' "* 4 'I ' I < 1 > .. < ; Charles F. (Chuck) Conner President and CEO National Council ofFannerCooperatives Charles F. (Chuck) Conner became president & CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) on January 22, 2009. As president of NCFC, Conner will overseethe organization's work to promote and protect the business and public policy interests of America's fermer-owned cooperatives. He will also provide the strategic vision forthe trade association as it continues to seek new ways in which to add value for its membership. Prior to joining NCFC, Conner had served as the Deputy Secretaiy at the U.S. Department of Agriculture since mid-2005. In this capacity, he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) overseeing day-to-day operations of the department. Conner interacted directly with Ftesident George W. Bush and his senior staff to formulate domestic and international food, trade, security and energy policy. He led development of the Bush Administration's $300 billion Farm Bill proposal and the strategy to educate and inform industry, constituents and Congress. From August 2007 to January 2008, Conner served as both USDA Secretary and Deputy Secretary. He played a key role in developing the Administration's immigration policy including important changes to the H2A program. Conner's experience also includes the assignment of Special Assistant to the President, Executive Office of the President, from October 2001 to May 2005, working on the 2001/2 Farm Bill to develop the strategy behind the transfer of several USDA agency functions to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security. From May 1997 to October 2001 Conner served as President of theCorn Refiners Association. He also served for 17 years as an advisor to U.S. Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana. Conner is a graduate of Purdue University, with a Bachelor's ofScience degree and is the recipient of Purdue's Distinguished Alumni Award. He and his wife Dru have four children. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00008 PORK nOUEH& G&NCL Neil Dierks, Chief Executive Officer Neil Dierks is Chief Executive Officer of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). In this position, he is responsible for the overall implementation of all NPPC programs. Dierks' position requires him to spend time in both Des Moines, Iowa, the national office of NPPC, and Washington, D.C. Beginning in 1990, Dierks served NPPC in a series of senior executive positions, including Executive Director of Operations, Vice President for Research and Education and Senior Vice President for Programs. Prior to his service with NPPC, Dierks was the Special Activities Director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association and Marketing Director for the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. Neil grew up on a livestock farm in eastern Iowa and remains involved in a family farming operation. He is a graduate of Iowa State University. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00009 NASDA Dr. Barbara Glenn recently joined the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) as CEO on August 18, 2014. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. Dr. Glenn is a scientist with decades of experience as a policy researcher and advocate for agriculture. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Science and Regulatory Affairs for CropLife America, where she was responsible for developing policies and regulations to support agriculture through crop protection. Prior to joining CropLife America, Dr. Glenn served as Managing Director of the Animal Bi otechnology, Food and Agriculture Section of the Biotechnology Industry Association in Washington, DC. Dr. Glenn holds a B.S. in animal science and a Ph.D. in ruminan t nutrition from the University of Kentucky. She previously worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agric ultural Research Service and the Federation of Animal Science Societies. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska and raised in Centerville, Ohio, Dr. Glenn developed a passion for agriculture from her parents and her involvement in 4-H. She lives on a small farm ii Maryland with her husband and three children, and serves on various boards for farm bureau and 4-H. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00010  ; National A^ocmUon ? of Wheat Gro^rs Chandler Goule CEO Chandler Goule assumed his responsibilities as CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers on July 5, 2016. In addition, he also serves as the executive director of the National Wheat Foundation. Most recently, Goule served as senior vice president of programs at the National Farmers Union (NFU) where he was heavily involved in farm bill legislation. Originally from Texas, Goule holds degrees from Texas A&M and George Washington University and served as a subcommittee staff director for the House Agriculture Committee before moving to the National Farmers Union in 2009 as vice president of government relations. He was appointed senior vice president of NFU programs in 2014. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00011 Fertilizer Institute Nourish, Replenish, Grow BIOGRAPHY OF CHRISTOPHER JAHN President The Fertilizer Institute and the Nutrients for Life Foundation Christopher L. Jahn is president of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), the fertilizer industry's national trade association. As TFI president, Jahn works to represent, promote and protect a sound fertilizer industry through legislative and regulatory activities and to promote a favorable public image of the fertilizer industry and agriculture. Jahn also serves as president of the Nutrients for Life Foundation (NFL). Jahn comes to TFI having served as president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) since 2006. Prior to leading NACD, Jahn served as president of the Contract Services Association (CSA). Before joining CSA, Jahn had an active role in the United States Senate working for nearly 10 years for U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.) in a variety of roles, including legislative assistant, legislative director and Chief of Staff. After graduating from Columbia University with a B.A. in Political Science, Jahn co-founded a book distribution business. He also earned an MBA from the University of Maryland. A native of Wyoming, Chris and his wife, Marianne, live in Fairfax Station, Va., with their two children. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA Capitol View 425 Third Street, S.W., Suite 950 Washington, DC 20024 202.962.0490 202.962.0577 fax www.tfi.org ED_001523B_00005528-00012 National Farmers Union Roger Johnson President Roger Johnson is president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), a grassroots organization that represents more than 200,000 family farmers, ranchers, fisherman and rural communities across the Unites States. Johnson was elected to lead the family farm organization at NFU's 107th anniversary convention in 2009. He has since expanded the education department by providing more programs for beginning, college-aged and women farmers, increased the number of Farmers Union state divisions, and developed a strategic plan for the organization. Johnson has also overseen a number of important policy initiatives important to family farmers including: passage of the 2014 Farm Bill; maintaining a strong Renewable Fuel Standard and Country-of-Origin Labeling, promoting policies that allow farmers to address the growing threat of climate change; and renewing the nation's focus on eliminating an overwhelming trade deficit that results in lost jobs and prosperity for rural America. Prior to leading National Farmers Union, Johnson, a third-generation family farmer from Turtle Lake, N.D., served as North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, a position he was first elected to in 1996. While Agriculture Commissioner, Johnson served on the State Industrial Commission, the North Dakota Trade Office Advisory Board, and the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, among many other boards and commissions. From 2007-2008, Johnson served as president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). He is a past president of the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA), past president of the Food Export Association of the Midwest and a former chairman of the Interstate Pest Control Compact. Johnson graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in agricultural economics. Johnson and his wife, Anita, are the proud parents of a daughter and two sons and have three grandchildren. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00013 AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION first-the seed Andrew W. "Andy" LaVigne President &OEO Andrew W. LaVigne is currently the President and CEO of the Ame rican Seed Trade Association. He joined ASTA in February, 2006. Andy has had a 30-year career i n government relations, industry representation, public affairs advocacy, and management. His c ore areas of expertise include agriculture, food policy and international trade. Prior to joining ASTA, Andy was Executive Vice President/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, representing citrus growers on issues affecting their business. Prejdioiirgtftiorida Citrus Mutual, Andy spent four years as Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association's (FFAA) President and Executive Director. FFAA is a non-profit, agricultural trade organization representing companies that specialize in crop protection and plant nutrition products. Before his position at FFAA, Andy spent eight years in Washingt on, D.C. working in the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He served as Legislative Director for Congressman Charles Canady, Agriculture Committee staffer for Congressman Tom Lewis , and on the staff of USDA Secretary Ed Madigan. Andy is a native of Florida with a BA degree in Political Seien ce, with a minor in economics, from the University of Florida. 1701 Duke Street Suite 275 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 837-8140 Fax: (703) 837-9365 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00014 r ? Biotechnology w Innovation Organization DanaOlrien ExecuttveVice President, Itai &AjwultursDana O'Brien is Executive Vics President for Food mJ Agrfcuta anti is sponaible forthe devebpmeg of publicpolicy and stratijicadvocacy public affairs, and.legal statefesthat stance intaty and staketalcier taiectiws in the Unttecl States, IWtat^nfl.BRtaaw.ed.aOroF<rtdAiWtwe's.chrf Cwemrnerrt Relations since March 2011, Before BIO, Dana worked in Oonotessfcr the late Representative ike Skelton (WiO) manajtng is legislafc team and concenttBinfl on s variety of ajricuhural, energy, nd tad* matte, A native of Sedalia, Missouri, and a|radte of Mtaai University with a bachelor's iegrei in psychology, Dana joined the Skelton team Immediately out of college and served then for nearly 14 years- 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00015 V7 UnitedWfresh Produce Association Tom Stenzel President and CEO United Fresh Produce Association 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202/303-3400 tstenzel@unitedfresh.org Tom Stenzel is President and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, a position he has held since 1993. United Fresh is the pre-eminent trade association for the produce industry in shaping legislative and regulatory policies; providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety and nutrition; and developing educational programs for its members. Founded in 1904, United Fresh represents the interests of companies from small family businesses to the largest international corporations throughout the global fresh produce supply chain. United Fresh is widely known for its work in government affairs, agricultural policy, food safety and nutrition, working to promote political and environmental change to help the next generation of children double their consumption of fresh produce. The United Fresh Start Foundation is committed to increasing children's access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and is a founding partner of the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign. The campaign has donated salad bars to more than 6,000 schools across the country. Tom is a frequent speaker on industry issues and has been recognized often by the produce industry throughout his career. He was honored as the 2002 Produce Man of the Year by The Packer newspaper, and is the past Chairman of the International Federation for Produce Standards, a global body representing national produce associations around the world. He is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 leading association executives, the Advisory Board of the International Food Protection Training Institute, and the Key Industry Associations Committee of the American Society of Association Executives, from which he achieved the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1990. He has served in many government and industry leadership positions, including the first U.S. Department of Agriculture Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, President George W. Bush's Transition Advisory Team for Agriculture, and as an advisor on the U.S. Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade. Tom was the founding President of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) in 1986, and was previously director of public affairs for the National Soft Drink Association. Tom is a 1977 graduate of the University of Richmond. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00016 as ofJanuary 17,2017 Jay Vroom has served as President and CEO of the trade association known as CropLife America (CLA) since 1989. CLA is the leading U.S. trade group for the crop protection industry in the U.S. Vroom is a founding member of the CropLife Foundation, serving as chairman since its inception in 2001, and now serves as the Foundation's Vice-Chair, since 2015. His sits of the Board of Directors for the Agricultural Retailers Association, Asmark, National Wheat Foundation, the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations, and the Soil Health Institute. He is also a member of the Farm Foundation Roundtable Steering Committee, and the North American Climate Smart Ag Alliance Steering Committee. Vroom was a member of the youth organization, Future Farmers of America, and served as an elected state officer in Illinois. Today, he is a member of the FFA Foundation's Individual Giving Council and Board of Trustees. Vroom co-chairs the Coalition for the Advancement of Precision Agriculture and the CEO Council. He is a member of the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) FONA Council. He graduated with honors from the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Vroom was raised on a grain and livestock farm in north-central Illinois and continues to own the farming operation. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00017 Elizabeth Ward Betsy Ward was appointed President & CEO of the USA Rice Federation in 2007. From 2003 2005, Ward was the Vice President of International and Domestic Promotion at USA Rice where she was in charge of developing and implementing domestic and international promotion, and food aid programs. From 2005-2007, Ward served as the chief executive for the Hardwood Federation, a trade association representing over 15,000 hardwood producers across the United States. From 1995 to 2003, she ran the Wood Products International Group at the American Forest & Paper Association, directing the wood trade policy and global forestry agenda for the industry. In 2011, Ward was elected Chairman of the U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) which represents the interests of more than 80 commodity organizations who grow and process a wide variety of U.S. agricultural products. She currently serves as Past Chair. Since 2011, Ward has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, an independent non-governmental organization (NGO) working to ensure healthy marine and aquatic ecosystems; secure seafood supplies; and a thriving, responsible seafood economy. Ward served for six years as a cleared advisor on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee for forest and paper products (ITAC-7) and was appointed forest products representative to USDA's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) in 2001. Ward holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Master's degree in International Security Affairs from the School of International Affairs at Columbia University. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00005528-00018