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SO#3: Combining Proposed Resolutions by the NPPC Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Prior to Pork Forum (Defeated)

MOTION: That the NPPC Bylaws and Resolutions Committee should not routinely combine proposed resolutions.

SO#4: Environmental Scan (Withdrawn)

MOTION: That the 2000 SO#2A Task Force (Environmental Scan) utilize the research from the referendum and other producer input to address the challenges to the checkoff program. Those challenges include:

1) Direction of the industry.

2) Involvement of packers/processors in the decision-making process.

Defining the beneficiary of the checkoff

SO#5: Future National/State Models and Funding Plan (Withdrawn)

MOTION:

A. That the NPPC task force on future national/state models accelerate its timetable and provide a written report to delegates by November 1, 2001.

B. That this task force also examine the potential for NPPC to assist in the implementation of a state directed voluntary investment effort to effectively support industry advocacy issues on a local, state, national and international basis.

SO#6: NPPC Officer Structure (Withdrawn)

MOTION: That the National Pork Producers Council review the current tenure and term of their officers in order to allow the NPPC President and other officers the opportunity to serve three consecutive one year terms.

That consideration also be given to compensation for the officers in accordance with the financial means of the NPPC

SO#7: Producer Involvement and Participation (Withdrawn)

MOTION: To expand producer involvement in the organization by developing and implementing programs and activities to enhance direct communications and interaction with pork producers.

SO#8: Pork Image Development (Defeated)

MOTION: That the NPPC direct appropriate funds to enhance the image of pork production, addressing, but not limited to, the subjects of economic importance, environmental stewardship, animal care, responsible pharmaceutical administration and community involvement.

SO#9: Campaign Finance (Withdrawn)

MOTION: The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) support campaign finance reform.

SO#10: Future Organizational Structures (Passed as amended)

MOTION: That the NPPC Officers and Board of Directors be directed to form a Task Force, consisting of a minimum of 12 producers at large, 5 state presidents, 3 National Board members, and 2 selections at large, and 1 allied industry representative whose charge is to examine and bring forth options and alternatives for a national organizational structure that meets the needs of pork producers today and into the future.

The Task Force should;

1.Provide value to pork producers

2.Address issues, including, but not limited to opportunites and limitations by the Pork Act and options for addressing these opportunities and limitations:

• Funding - Objectives

• Membership - Deliverables

• Membership structure - Potential

• Governance - Purpose

• Needs - Priorities

3.Seek broad input from all segments and geographical location of producers

4. Evaluate the critical relationships with industry stakeholders which affect the success of pork producers.

5. The Task Force is asked to deliver a preliminary report by World Pork Expo 2001, and evaluate whether an NPPC Special Delegate Session is necessary at World Pork Expo. 

A. NPPC financially support continued nutrient management research.

B. NPPC financially support the education of producers about the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) that are science-based and that keep nutrients in place.

C. These standards should apply to all non-point sources including non-agriculture applications.

EEP#2B: Phosphorus Regulations (Not considered due to result of similar resolution)

MOTION: That NPPC support continued research on the effects of phosphorus on the environment; but will oppose any regulations that mandate phosphorus-based manure application rates that are not science based.

EEP#3: EPA CAFO Guidelines (Passed as amended)

MOTION: That the National Pork Producer Council promote to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory options and Best Management Practice’s (BMP’s) that are practical, economical, and scientifically based for inclusion into the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and effluent limitation regulatory guidelines for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO's).

Pork producers condemn the legal attack by the Water Keepers Alliance, animal rights activists, environmental extremists, and others, which if successful, will destroy the U.S. pork industry.

These outrageous and vicious lawsuits represent a dangerous new direction in the trial lawyers’ campaign of extortion by litigation, defamation, junk science and fear. These lawsuits threaten the very existence of any pork producer, regardless of size, who employs generally accepted methods of production and establishes an extremely dangerous precedent for American agriculture.

The NPPC shall monitor these lawsuits – and respond appropriately - and clearly communicate with pork producers and the public regarding the "facts" associated with this unwarranted legal assault on pork producers and American agriculture.

EEP#4: PQA Recertification Requirements (Passed as amended)

MOTION: That NPPC change its requirements for PQA recertification. The request is to change the renewal from two years from the class date to a two-year extension from the expiration date. In order to qualify as an extension, the class would have to be completed within six months prior to the expiration.

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