Bill Overview
Title: TIPPI Act of 2022
Description: TIPPI Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to publicize on its website information on violations of wood packaging material (e.g., solid wood pallets, crates, spools and other packaging, and solid wood dunnage) regulations with respect to cargo entering the United States.
Sponsors: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Target Audience
Population: People working in logistics, imports, and regulatory compliance for wood packaging materials
Estimated Size: 500000
- The TIPPI Act of 2022 pertains to the regulation of wood packaging materials specifically for cargo entering the United States.
- Logistics companies and importers in industries that rely heavily on wooden packaging materials for shipment of goods will be impacted as they may face increased scrutiny and potential penalties if violations are made public.
- Agricultural and environmental agencies will see changes in how they monitor and enforce regulations on invasive species with the imported wooden materials.
- Consumers may be indirectly impacted through changes in supply chain practices or pricing, if additional costs are incurred by businesses for compliance.
Reasoning
- The TIPPI Act primarily affects companies involved in logistics and import businesses that use wooden packaging materials.
- A portion of employees in these sectors, specifically those in compliance and regulatory roles, will experience direct impacts.
- Indirectly, other logistics employees and businesses that depend on imports will experience changes through procedural adjustments and potential costs.
- Consumers might see minor changes in product availability or price that stem from adjusted supply chain costs, but these will be indirect and less measurable.
- While the policy target population is large, its direct impact will be concentrated on the logistics, import, and regulatory sectors.
Simulated Interviews
Warehouse Manager (Newark, NJ)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The transparency is good, but it will increase pressure on us to ensure compliance.
- We might need to allocate more budget to compliance training and processes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Compliance Specialist (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This act gives more power to the public to hold companies accountable.
- My job security feels enhanced due to the increased focus on compliance.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Importer (Houston, TX)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The publicization of violations could hurt my business's reputation if there's an infraction.
- I might need to increase costs due to stricter regulations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Owner of a Transportation Company (Miami, FL)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increasing transparency is good policy but it could potentially harm companies unable to meet compliance quickly.
- This might delay shipments and increase my operational costs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Environmental Scientist (Chicago, IL)
Age: 39 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is an excellent move towards controlling invasive species.
- I hope this visibility leads to better adherence to regulations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Port Authority Official (Savannah, GA)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy will mean more work for us but also ensures a tighter system against invasive pests.
- Overall I think this is beneficial, albeit challenging.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Freight Forwarder (Seattle, WA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Extra transparency might mean some upfront hassle but ultimately could help streamline processes.
- It's a mixed bag, but definitely workable for long-term benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Supply Chain Analyst (Memphis, TN)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We might see shifts in supply chain patterns due to this policy.
- My role could be more challenging but interesting with the new data available.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
International Trade Compliance Officer (Detroit, MI)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The public accountability will strictly enforce adherence better, which is positive.
- Workloads will be heavy initially but should stabilize.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Retail Buyer (Portland, OR)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy might affect how quickly we can get some products, but compliance is important.
- We might need to adjust procurement strategies slightly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $2500000 (Low: $1500000, High: $3500000)
Year 2: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $3000000)
Year 3: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $3000000)
Year 5: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 10: $1000000 (Low: $500000, High: $1500000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The primary costs revolve around setting up and maintaining a robust system for publicizing compliance data related to wood packaging materials.
- Potential savings from reduced invasive pest damage should be factored in as a long-term benefit of the act.
- Initial public and private sector adaptation to this act may incur costs, but long-term regulatory compliance and reduced pest impact are expected to offset part of these expenditures.
- Coordination with logistics firms, importers, and relevant stakeholders will be critical to ensure effective implementation and compliance.