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Legislation and regulation can kill an industry or make it
prosper. According to our membership, one of the top reasons people belong
to the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is adequate representation
before legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. The cost for each company
to do the work that the Association does in Springfield would be staggering.
However, when we pool our resources and work together on common issues and
common problems, we are able to achieve so much more.
The legislative and regulatory issues we deal with are complex. From the
Grain Code to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations to OSHA
Grain Handling standards, we are involved in protecting the member’s ability
to run a competitive business in a highly competitive environment.
State legislation that the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois watches
includes:
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Grain Code
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Feed Act
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Illinois Environmental Protection Act
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Other area include, OSHA, safety, insurance and workers
compensation
On a national level the Grain and Feed Association of
Illinois has a working relationship with the National Grain and Feed
Association. We work to support their efforts that are consistent with our
members needs. We have typically gone to Washington, DC at least once a year
to support legislative and regulatory activities.
Oversight of regulatory and legislative activities is an ongoing process.
Any time you have questions or concerns, please contact
Jeffrey D. Adkisson, CAE, Executive Vice
President.
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