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Partial Federal Shutdown Looms as Compromise Price range Measures Stay Elusive
The Hardwood Federation crew attended quite a lot of occasions for members of Congress this week the place the subject of a looming federal authorities shutdown inevitably was raised. Presently, most are in settlement {that a} shutdown of some length is probably going. We’re listening to {that a} two-week shutdown starting October 1 is the likeliest state of affairs, however the state of affairs is fluid. Home management, working with members of the Freedom Caucus and Drawback Solvers Caucus, have normal a one month persevering with decision that will fund the federal government roughly via October, however a consensus on that plan has not been solid. We are going to maintain you apprised of developments.
USDA to Enhance Export Promotion
USDA has agreed to make use of Commodity Credit score Company funds to spend practically $1.4 billion on a program to assist farm teams market their commodities abroad. The market promotion funding would set up a Regional Agricultural Commerce Promotion program that will be just like an effort launched by the Trump administration through the commerce struggle with China. Funds are separate from funding supplied via the Farm Invoice. Presently, it’s unclear how these monies might be allotted. Underneath ATP, organizations utilized for funding for particular initiatives; administration and employees salaries weren’t lined, however this is probably not the case with the brand new program. Congress has till September 30 to evaluation USDA’s proposal, at which level an official announcement might be made, though the announcement might come sooner. The Hardwood Federation will intently monitor this improvement to make sure that the American Hardwood Export Council might be eligible for these funds.
EPA Prepares Grants for Low Carbon Building Supplies for FY 2024
On September 14, EPA introduced that it could be making grants accessible to events to develop Surroundings Product Declarations (EPDs) for low carbon development supplies, starting after October 1 of this yr. Grants might be accessible to events who’ve an energetic account on sam.gov and are registered on grants.gov. EPA’s announcement follows within the wake of feedback submitted by the Hardwood Federation in Might arguing that any low-carbon development supplies program ought to consider the carbon storage worth of wooden merchandise. The Hardwood Federation will maintain you posted on grant availability as quickly because the company formally opens the applying course of.
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