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2023

Mark Your Calendars for AFIA's 2023 Meetings & Events – January 4, 2023
AFIA's Sarah Novak Named Chief Operating Officer – January 11, 2023
AFIA Names Steve Thomas A Friend of Pet Food – January 24, 2023
Kent Nutrition Group Marshall Plant Wins 2022 Commercial Feed Facility of the Year – January 25, 2023
Packed House at Pet Food Conference Hears About Market Trends, Mycotoxins – January 25, 2023
Feed Education Program Reaffirms Need for Formaldehyde – January 25, 2023
Education Program Reinforces Need for Biosecurity Plans in Feed Facilities – January 26, 2023
AFIA Backs FDA's Pick to Lead CVM – February 17, 2023
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership – February 22, 2023
Animix Awarded AFIA's Premix and Ingredient Feed Facility of the Year – March 9, 2023
Nearly 600 Animal Food Industry Professionals Do Business at PISC – March 14, 2023
Mountaire Farms Awarded AFIA's Integrator Feed Facility of the Year – March 17, 2023
AFIA Advances Industry's Ability to Export Amid Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks – April 5, 2023
AFIA Applauds New Health Certificate for Exporting Pet Food Products to Vietnam – April 26, 2023
AFIA Welcomes Staff Changes – May 16, 2023
Richard Sellers Receives AFIA's Distinguished Service Award – May 18, 2023
AFIA's Board of Directors Advocates for Animal Food Issues, Welcomes New Leadership – May 23, 2023

2022

Mark Your Calendars for AFIA's 2022 Meetings & Events - January 6, 2022
New Research Project to Investigate Feed Mill Decontamination in the Event of an ASF Outbreak - January 25, 2022
AFIA Recognizes Pet Health Innovators - January 25, 2022
Kent Nutrition Group's Mason Plant Wins Top Industry Award - January 26, 2022
Safeguarding a Growing Pet Food Industry - January 26, 2022
Hang On Tight on the Wild Regulatory Rollercoaster Ride - January 26, 2022
AFIA Equips Industry Leaders with Strategies for Operating Businesses in Times of Disruption - January 26, 2022
Industry Sustainability Program Advancements Highlighted During the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit at the 2022 IPPE - January 27, 2022
AFIA Cheers New FDA Head - February 15, 2022
Belstra Milling Is AFIA's Premix/Ingredient Feed Facility of the Year - March 10, 2022
Feed Industry Reunites at PISC to Do Business - March 14, 2022
Register Now for AFIA's Upcoming PCQI Course - March 15, 2022
Sanderson Farms Named AFIA's Integrator Feed Facility of the Year - March 17, 2022
Liquid Feed Facility of the Year Applications Now Open - March 18, 2022
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership - May 5, 2022
AFIA Welcomes Nomination of Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs - May 13, 2022
AFIA Opens Registration for 2022 Liquid Feed Symposium - May 18, 2022
AFIA Honors Animal Food Industry Champions - May 19, 2022
AFIA's Board of Directors Advocates for Industry, Welcomes New Leadership - May 20, 2022
AFIA Welcomes Nomination of Chief Ag Negotiator - June 9, 2022
AFIA Urges President to Sign Shipping Reform Bill - June 14, 2022
AFIA Thanks Outgoing Committee Members - June 15, 2022
AFIA Opens Registration for Equipment Manufacturers Conference - June 30, 2022
AFIA Now Accepting Nominations for Friend of Pet Food Award - July 12, 2022
Commercial Dry Facility of the Year Applications Open - July 18, 2022
AFIA Applauds House Amendment to Increase FDA Funding for Feed Ingredient Reviews - July 20, 2022
Integrator Feed Facility of the Year Applications Now Open - August 10, 2022
AFIA Releases State of the U.S. Feed Industry Report - August 24, 2022
AFIA Heralds QLF's Michigan Facility with FFY Award - September 8, 2022
AFIA Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation of Alexis Taylor - September 27, 2022
Pet Food Conference Returns to Discuss Hard-Hitting Issues – October 12, 2022
AFIA Hosts Facility Inspection Package Training with APHIS – October 26, 2022
AFIA Educational Program to Stress Biosecurity Preparedness – November 8, 2022
AFIA Message to FDA: Modernize Policy to Keep Pace With Animal Nutrition – November 17, 2022
Feed Equipment Industry Dives Into Sustainability – November 18, 2022
AFIA Thanks Congress, Administration for Expedient Action on Rail Agreement – December 1, 2022
Registration Is Now Open for AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference – December 8, 2022

2021

AFIA Announces New Dates for 2021 PISC – January 6, 2021
Mark Your Calendars for AFIA's 2021 Meetings & Events – January 12, 2021
AFIA Congratulates Our New US President, Vice President – January 20, 2021
AFIA Honors Pet Food Industry Professionals – January 26, 2021
Future Is Bright for US Pet Food Industry, PFC Speakers Say – January 27, 2021
Feed Industry Can Expect Regulatory Shifts, New Priorities – February 1, 2021
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership – February 11, 2021
AFIA Congratulates Vilsack for Second Round at USDA Helm – February 23, 2021
IFEEDER Finds Demand for Animal Food Strong, Despite COVID-19 – March 4, 2021
AFIA Tips Hat to New EPA Chief – March 11, 2021
AFIA Congratulates Tai as US's New Chief Trade Negotiator – March 17, 2021
AFIA Commends Vilsack's Enthusiasm for TPA Renewal – April 1, 2021
Registration Is Now Open for AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference – April 27, 2021
IFEEDER Welcomes New Executive Director Lara Moody – May 5, 2021
AFIA Recognizes Exemplary Staff – May 6, 2021
AFIA Honors Feed Industry "Greats" – May 13, 2021
AFIA's Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership, Advocates for Industry – May 14, 2021
AFIA Relaunches Feed Facility of the Year Program – May 24, 2021
AFIA Recognizes Outgoing Committee Members for Their Time and Service – June 3, 2021
Liquid Feed Symposium Is Back for Its 50th Year- June 9, 2021
AFIA Now Accepting Nominations for Liquid Feed Hall of Fame- July 7, 2021
AFIA Now Accepting Nominations for Friend of Pet Food Award- July 13, 2021
Commercial Dry Feed Facility of the Year Applications Open- July 20, 2021
AFIA, IFEEDER Welcome Emily Igli- July 21, 2021
AFIA Applauds House Appropriations Passage, Inclusion of Claims & Ingredient Reviews- July 30, 2021
AFIA Opens Registration for Equipment Manufacturers Conference - August 3, 2021
Gauss to Serve as AFIA Board Chair in 2022 - August 4, 2021
AFIA Launches New Safe Feed/Safe Food Website - August 5, 2021
PISC Brings Industry Colleagues Together to Reconnect, Discuss Issues - August 20, 2021
Integrator Feed Facility of the Year Applications Now Open - August 23, 2021
AFIA Congratulates PerforMix Nutrition Systems for Earning 2021 Liquid Feed Facility of the Year Award September 9, 2021
AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium Celebrates 50 Years - September 13, 2021
AFIA Welcomes Nomination of Chief Ag Negotiator - September 14, 2021
AFIA Invites Students to Present at Pet Food Conference - September 16, 2021
US-EU Feed Industries Welcome Global Methane Pledge - September 21, 2021
AFIA Backs US-led Coalition of Action on Sustainable Ag Production - September 23, 2021
Pet Food Conference Examines Emerging Trends, Current Issues - October 25, 2021
Premix/Ingredient Feed Facility of the Year Applications Open - October 26, 2021
Free Feed Education Program Prepares Industry for Regulatory Changes - November 3, 2021
Animal Food Equipment Sector Prepares for Emerging Safety Challenges - November 9, 2021
Registration Open for "Business Continuity in Times of Disruption" Program at 2022 IPPE - November 10, 2021
AFIA Congratulates FDA Commissioner Nomination - November 12, 2021
Registration Now Open for AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference - December 7, 2021
AFIA Praises House Passage of Bill to Ease Shipping Crisis - December 8, 2021

2020

Animal Food Industry Applauds Phase One Trade Agreement with China – January 15, 2020
USMCA is a Big Win for the U.S. Animal Food Industry – January 16, 2020
AFIA Announces 2019 Feed Facility of the Year Category Winners – January 23, 2020
AFIA Honors Industry Professionals with Inaugural Friend of Pet Food Awards – January 28, 2020
AFIA Grateful for Secured Future with Animal Food Industry's Largest Trading Partners – January 29, 2020
AFIA/Feedstuffs Name Koch Farms as 2019 Feed Facility of the Year – January 29, 2020
AFIA's Pet Food Conference Invests in Next Generation, Honors Industry Professionals at 2020 IPPE – January 29, 2020
AFIA's Feed Education Program Discusses How to Navigate FSMA Inspections at 2020 IPPE – January 31, 2020
New Foreign Animal Disease Program at 2020 IPPE Collaborates to Instill Good Biosecurity Practices – January 31, 2020
New to the Animal Food Industry? Join AFIA at the Feed Industry Institute – February 3, 2020
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership – February 10, 2020
AFIA Calls on States to Keep Animal Food Businesses Open During COVID-19 Response – March 18, 2020
Register Now for AFIA's Upcoming PCQI Course – April 7, 2020
AFIA and KSU Launch Online, On-Demand Feed Education Modules – May 5, 2020
AFIA's Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership, Advocates for Industry – May 15, 2020
AFIA's PISC Is Back With Online Webinar Series – June 2, 2020
New Pet Food Protocol to Provide Manufacturers Greater Chinese Market Access – June 3, 2020
AFIA Thanks its Outgoing Committee Members – June 4, 2020
U.S. Feed Industry Praises FDA for Creating Process to Improve Trade – June 22, 2020
AFIA Invites Industry Newcomers to Virtual Feed Industry Institute – June 25, 2020
Christiane Girard Receives AFIA - ADSA Nutrition Research Award – June 26, 2020
Woo Kyun Kim Receives Poultry Nutrition Research Award – June 29, 2020
AFIA Congratulates North American Leaders for Implementing Modernized Trade Agreement – July 1, 2020
AFIA's Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines to Serve on U.S. Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees – July 17, 2020
AFIA Honors Animal Scientists with Nutrition Research Awards – July 23, 2020
AFIA's PISC Delivers Timely Information on State of Animal Food Industry – July 27, 2020
AFIA Accepting Nominations for Friend of Pet Food Award Until Sept. 18 – July 30, 2020
AFIA Suspends 2020 Feed Facility of the Year Program – August 24, 2020
AFIA Launches New Digital Dialogues Series – September 15, 2020
AFIA, American Ag Supports the World Trade Organization – September 24, 2020
Registration Now Open for AFIA's Equipment Manufacturers Virtual Conference – September 28, 2020
No IPPE 2021 In-Person Event; Exhibitor Engagement and Education Opportunities to Be Offered Jan. 25 - 29 – October 9, 2020
AFIA Names KSU's Dr. Cassie Jones as Member of the Year – October 21, 2020
Bill Braman Receives AFIA's Distinguished Service Award – October 21, 2020
AFIA Honors Dr. Keith Behnke with Lifetime Achievement Award – October 21, 2020
Registration Now Open for Virtual AFIA Pet Food Conference – December 6, 2020
Free Feed Education Program Provides Updates on Regulatory Changes in Animal Food Industry – December 10, 2020
AFIA Releases Updated Feed Manufacturing Technology in Online Format – December 10, 2020
GEAPS/AFIA Announce Partnership to Expand Education in Grain and Feed Industries – December 16, 2020
AFIA Awarded Federal Funding to Support Global Market Access Opportunities – December 17, 2020

2019

AFIA Welcomes Lacie Dotterweich – January 9, 2019
EAT-Lancet's Dietary Report Mischaracterizes Animal Ag's Environmental Impact – January 17, 2019
AFIA Encouraged by USTR's EU Negotiating Objectives – January 18, 2019
AFIA Provides New Biosecurity Guidance Following ASF Outbreaks – January 31, 2019
AFIA Announces 2018 Feed Facility of the Year Category Winners – February 4, 2019
AFIA's Feed Education Program Discusses How to Facilitate Good Employee Culture – February 13, 2019
New High-Performance Sow Educational Program Debuts at IPPE – February 13, 2019
AFIA's Pet Food Conference Attracts Full House – February 13, 2019
AFIA, Feedstuffs Name Famo Feeds as 2018 Feed Facility of the Year – February 13, 2019
AFIA Announces PISC Agenda, Early-Bird Registration Rates Ending – February 19, 2019
AFIA Opens Registration for AFIA-KSU 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing – February 20, 2019
AFIA Members Donate Over 100K Hours, $56M in 2018 – March 27, 2019
Register Now for AFIA's Upcoming PCQI Course – April 16, 2019
AFIA's John Stewart to Take On New Membership Role – April 16, 2019
IFEEDER Celebrates 10 Years of Research, Education Projects – April 17, 2019
AFIA Names Constance Cullman As New CEO – May 2, 2019
AFIA's Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership – May 15, 2019
AFIA Names T.J. Biggs as Member of the Year – May 15, 2019
Bill Barr Receives AFIA's Distinguished Service Award – May 15, 2019
AFIA Wraps Up Successful Week of Education and Networking – May 16, 2019
Join AFIA in Omaha for Baseball, Beef and Boxcars: Register Now for LFS – June 6, 2019
The EU-US Feed Industries Join Forces to Tackle Global Challenges Linked to Sustainable and Safe Feed Production – June 7, 2019
AFIA, Feedstuffs Open Call for Applications for 2019 Feed Facility of the Year – June 10, 2019
AFIA Thanks its Outgoing Committee Members – June 11, 2019
AFIA's Gina Tumbarello to Serve on U.S. Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee – June 11, 2019
AFIA Joins More than 950 Food and Ag Groups in Urging Congressional Ratification of the USMCA – June 12, 2019
AFIA Welcomes Mallory Gaines – June 13, 2019
Williams Receives Equine Nutrition Research Award – June 24, 2019
AFIA Is Now Accepting Nominations for Liquid Feed Hall of Fame – June 26, 2019
Adam Lock Receives AFIA-ADSA Nutrition Research Award – July 1, 2019
AFIA Opens Registration for Equipment Manufacturers Conference – July 1, 2019
AFIA, FASS Announce 2019 New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award Winner – July 11, 2019
AFIA Opens Nominations for New Pet Food Award – July 15, 2019
AFIA Honors Animal Scientists with Nutrition Research Awards – July 17, 2019
Peter Ferket Receives Poultry Nutrition Research Award – August 1, 2019
AFIA Calls for Graduate Students to Present Research at Pet Food Conference – August 12, 2019
AFIA Welcomes New Meetings and Events Staff – August 15, 2019
Dr. Joe Harris Earns His Place in AFIA's Liquid Feed Hall of Fame – September 11, 2019
49th Liquid Feed Symposium Hits It Out of the Park – September 13, 2019
Japan Trade Agreement Would Be Boon for U.S. Animal Food Industry – September 17, 2019
New GFLI Entity to Make Environmental Data on Feed Ingredients Publicly Available – September 24, 2019
AFIA Supports Progress on US-Japan Trade Deal, Eager for Further Trade Discussions – September 25, 2019
AFIA Welcomes Cory Harris – October 3, 2019
AFIA Awarded Funds to Conduct Market Assessment of Vietnam – October 7, 2019
IFEEDER and FFA to Forge Initiatives to Promote Awareness of Ag, Animal Food Industry – October 15, 2019
AFIA Appoints Constance Cullman as New CEO – October 16, 2019
IFEEDER Releases 2018-19 Annual Report – October 23, 2019
Equipment Manufacturers Conference Focuses on Operating Today for the Future – November 11, 2019
Registration Now Open for AFIA's 2020 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference – November 19, 2019
Registration Is Now Open for 13th Annual AFIA Pet Food Conference – November 20, 2019
AFIA Pleased With China's Decision to Resume U.S. Poultry Imports – November 21, 2019
New AFIA Educational Program Prepares for Foreign Animal Disease – November 26, 2019
Free Education Program Provides Updates on Regulatory Changes in Animal Food Industry – December 4, 2019
AFIA Addresses Concerns on Unintended Consequences with Requirements for Emerging Tech – December 5, 2019
AFIA Applauds USMCA Agreement, Urges Swift Ratification – December 10, 2019
Statement Regarding Confirmation of FDA Commissioner – December 12, 2019
Mark Your Calendars for AFIA's 2020 Meetings & Events – December 16, 2019
AFIA Applauds House Passage of USMCA – December 19, 2019
AFIA Efforts Secure Additional Funding for CVM Ingredient Approvals – December 20, 2019

2018

AFIA-KSU Releases 2018 Dates for Online Feed Manufacturing Course – January 5, 2018
AFIA Announces 2017 Feed Facility of the Year Category Winners - January 6, 2018
Registration Opens for AFIA's Feed Industry Institute - January 18, 2018
AFIA Members Donate Nearly 100K Hours, $44M in 2017 - January 24, 2018
New Research Shows How Animal Food Manufacturing Industry Keeps America's Livestock Fed, Drives National Economy - January 30, 2018
AFIA/Feedstuffs Name Sanderson Farms as 2017 Feed Facility of the Year - January 31, 2018
Pet Food Conference Attracts Full House - January 31, 2018
AFIA Feed Education Program Covers Latest Federal Regulations Impacting Animal Food Industry - February 1, 2018
AFIA Urges FDA to Swiftly Take Action - February 6, 2018
ICYMI: AFIA Board Chair Urges Administration to 'Finish the Race on NAFTA' - February 12, 2018
AFIA Applauds Confirmation of Gregg Doud as USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator – March 2, 2018
Over 700 Attendees Participate in the 2018 PISC – March 19, 2018
Bridget Rinker Joins AFIA as Development Assistant - May 2, 2018
Register Now for AFIA's Upcoming PCQI Training - May 10, 2018
AFIA Honors Fred Fairchild with Lifetime Achievement Award - May 16, 2018
AFIA Honors Charles Olentine with Distinguished Service Award - May 16, 2018
AFIA Names Pete Calderon Member of the Year - May 16, 2018
AFIA's Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership - May 17, 2018
Industry Associations Release Hazard Analysis Scientific Literature Database - May 31, 2018
FII Educates on Consumers Communication, Feed Industry Basics – June 15, 2018
Registration Opens for Fall Online Feed Manufacturing Course – June 15, 2018
Robert Cooper Joins IFEEDER as Executive Director – June 20, 2018
AFIA Honors Two Nutrition Awards Winners – June 27, 2018
AFIA Welcomes Louise Calderwood – July 10, 2018
ARIA Recognizes Animal Scientists with Nutrition Research Awards – July 10, 2018
AFIA Thanks Its Outgoing Committee Members – July 11, 2018
AFIA Urges FDA to Take a Flexible Approach to HA/PC Regulations – July 23, 2018
AFIA Opens Registration for Equipment Manufacturers Conference – July 26, 2018
Michael Bedford Receives Poultry Nutrition Research Award – July 31, 2018
AFIA Applauds Passage of Bill to Improve Federal Process for Approving New Animal Drugs and Animal Food Ingredients – August 2, 2018
AFIA Applauds FDA Decision to Extend Some FSMA Compliance, Inspection Deadlines – August 20, 2018
AFIA and FAMI-QS Renew Cooperative Agreement for International Safe Feed/Food Programme – August 20, 2018
AFIA Applauds Preliminary Trade Agreement with Mexico, US – August 27, 2018
Strike Liquid Gold in the Golden State: Register for LFS Today – August 28, 2018
AFIA Cheers Confirmation of Two CFTC Commissioners – September 5, 2018
Kirk Bowman Inducted Into Liquid Feed Hall of Fame – September 12, 2018
AFIA Opens Registration for Fall Online Feed Manufacturing Course – September 13, 2018
AFIA Strikes Liquid Gold at 48th Liquid Feed Symposium – September 14, 2018
AFIA Disappointed by USTR's Additional Tariffs on Chinese Imports – September 18, 2018
AFIA Welcomes Progress on US-Japan Trade Agreement – September 27, 2018
AFIA Cheers "NAFTA 2.0" Agreement – October 2, 2018
Free IPPE Education Program Provides Updates on Regulatory Changes in Animal Food Industry – October 10, 2018
AFIA Is Optimistic About Trade Negotiations with Japan, the EU and the UK – October 17, 2018
Registration Is Now Open for 12th Annual AFIA Pet Food Conference at IPPE – November 6, 2018
IFEEDER, M4L Invite Donations for Mark Cornwell Scholarship Fund – November 8, 2018
AFIA Conference Focuses on Building the Next Generation of Leaders in Equipment Manufacturing – November 9, 2018
New AFIA Educational Program Focuses on Sow Health and Nutrition at 2019 IPPE – November 19, 2018
Registration is Now Open for Winter Session for AFIA-KSU Feed Manufacturing Course – November 26, 2018
AFIA Turns Eyes to Congress Following USMCA Signing – November 30, 2018
Registration Now Open for AFIA's 2019 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference – December 3, 2018
IFEEDER Releases 2017-18 Annual Report – December 10, 2018
AFIA Announces 2019 Event Schedule – December 17, 2018
AFIA Tips Hat to Congress for Farm Bill that Supports Animal Agriculture – December 13, 2018
AFIA Launches New Website Focusing on Policy Issues Impacting Animal Food Manufacturers – December 13, 2018
Joel Newman to Retire After 15 Years as AFIA's President and CEO – December 19, 2018

2017

Statement Regarding Confirmation of FDA Commissioner - May 10, 2017
Bob Brill Named Recipient of AFIA's Distinguished Service Award - May 10, 2017
AFIA Names Two Member of the Year Award Recipients - May 10, 2017
AFIA Board of Directors Visits Capitol Hill, Welcomes New Leadership - May 11, 2017
Statement Regarding Senate Confirmation of Robert Lighthizer - May 11, 2017
Run for the Roses: Registration Opens for Liquid Feed Symposium - May 15, 2017
Industry Associations Release Hazard Analysis Scientific Literature Database - May 31, 2017
AFIA, Feedstuffs Accepting Applications for Feed Facility of the Year – June 1, 2017
Nielsen Receives Equine Nutrition Research Award – June 5, 2017
AFIA Provides Input on NAFTA Modernization – June 13, 2017
AFIA Promotes Rovelli to Senior Director – June 21, 2017
Hanigan Receives Dairy Nutrition Research Award – June 26, 2017
AFIA Welcomes New Manager of Meetings and Events – June 27, 2017
AFIA Honors Animal Nutrition Experts with Annual Awards – July 10, 2017
AFIA Welcomes New Director of Communications – July 19, 2017
AFIA Thanks its Outgoing Committee Members – July 20, 2017
Rodehutscord Receives Poultry Nutrition Research Award – July 20, 2017
AFIA Relocating to New Office Space – August 2, 2017
Register Now for AFIA's Equipment Manufacturers Conference – August 7, 2017
AFIA Praises FDA For Pushing FSMA Compliance Inspections to Fall 2018 – August 14, 2017
Paul Davis Joins AFIA's Legislative and Regulatory Team – August 17, 2017
Latest Safe Feed/Safe Food Guidance Document Helps Feed Manufacturers Comply with FSMA – September 5, 2017
Joe Saini Inducted Into Liquid Feed Hall of Fame - September 13, 2017
AFIA 'Runs for the Roses' at Liquid Feed Symposium - September 19, 2017
New Research Project Evaluates Salmonella Risk in Animal Feed Production - September 26, 2017
AFIA Issues Statement on Long-Awaited FDA Guidance – October 19, 2017
AFIA's EMC Learns to Move with Purpose, Raises Funds for Scholarship – November 8, 2017
Raamezah Ahmad Joins AFIA's Communications Team – November 9, 2017
IFEEDER Focuses 2016-17 Research, Education Priorities on Improving Public, Policymaker Support of Feed Industry Issues – December 4, 2017
Register Now for the 2018 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference – December 8, 2017
AFIA Announces Organization Change for Legislative and Regulatory Department in 2019 – December 14, 2017