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EPA Appoints New Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Comm

EPA Appoints New Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced this week the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities.
NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager was featured in an EPA press release praising the selections:
“The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is very pleased with the strong complement of committee members who represent the beef cattle industry. Tom McDonald, of Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, has a long history and deep expertise in environmental and agricultural issues. Tom will provide resolute leadership to the committee as its new Chairman. Farmers and ranchers now have a seat at the table with our federal regulators thanks to President Trump and Administrator Wheeler.” Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association