Air Service Improvement Act of 2008

Provisions relating to airline customer service issues in the following legislation: HR 1303/S 678, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; and HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 - provisions relating to extension of taxes funding the Airport Trust Fund and extension of trust fund expenditure authority. HR 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - provisions relating to aviation whistleblower investigation. S 3150, Access to Air Travel Act - provisions relating to airline customer service issues and slot auctions. Provisions relating to funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the following legislation: HR 1356/S 1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3539, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007; Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act; S 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; and HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II. ---------- HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. --------- Regulatory and other matters relating to: airline consolidation issues; airline demand management; airlines customer service commitment issues: application for SkyTeam antitrust immunity; air cargo entry and export facilitation issues; airline service quality issues (domestic and international); airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues; aviation industry financial issues; civil aviation security issues; Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues: commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues: international air service rights issues ( U.S. Government bilateral negotiations with Vietnam and Laos); and passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international).

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Act of 2008; S. 3536 Air Carriage of International Mail Act; H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabiization Act of 2008, H.R. 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II, H.R. 6355 Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; S. 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009. Other general issues include auction of air carrier slots, extension of War Risk Insurance.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposing Applicability to travel agents of H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008: section 102(a), concerning disclosure of insecticide application in passenger aircraft

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2477 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059-- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with repsect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commerical aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6948 - Federal Aviation Administration Extention Act of 2008 Part II Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administation Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Tranportation Security Administration Nominations Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions EU-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Air service announcements implemented by US Airways, H.R. 1303, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007, H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; S. 1300 Aviation and Investment Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 6984, Federal Aviaitoin Administraton Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6355 Air Service Improcement Act of 2008. Other general issues include auction of air carrier slots and extension of War Risk Insurance for air carriers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1303To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1356To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 2744 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. HR 6355 Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 HR 6299 A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration from conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports. S 2493 Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act S 1661 Travel Promotion Act S 678A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1076 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. S 1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S 3150 Access to Air Travel Act S 3536 - Air Carriage of International Mail Act S 2059 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility LaGuardia Airport Slot allocation changes Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Airline Merger issues OST-2006-25709 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at LaGuardia airport OST-2008-0517 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at Kennedy and Newark airports Aviation Insurance Issues Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Airport Revenue Diversion Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Airline Customer Commitment and Customer Information Provision Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Congestion Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues LaGuardia Slot restriction changes New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK Capacity Restrictions/Allocation War Risk Extension Issues Overbooking Compensation Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [Montreal Convention] and the Hague Protocol of 1955

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Issues related to NextGen equipment in proposed stimulus legislation Issues related to management of airspace in New York and New Jersey in the Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3261), the Access to Air Travel Act (S. 3150), and H.R. 6299. Issues related to airports and air traffic control in the FAA reauthorization legislation (S. 1300, S. 2345, and H.R. 2881) and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (P.L. 110-330) Issues related to aviation security in Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3181) Issues affecting flight operations and maintenance practices for air carriers in the Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3261) War risk insurance and third party liability provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (P.L. 110-330) Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 6355) Seeking support for application of, and anti-trust immunity for, international alliance with British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Finnair, and Royal Jordanian Airlines

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, HR 6355, S 3268, S 3261, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 3131, S 2191, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues, Air Cargo Security Issues, Fiscal Stimulus Bill.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2215, S 2191, HR 6355, Domestic and International Environmental Issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1356- Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215-To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 2191- Americas Climate Security Act; HR 6355-Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; HR 6327-Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; HR 2419-Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698-Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 S. 3131Speculation Control Act of 2008 HR 6341Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 6124Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 HR 6330Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3122Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R. 5768CFTC Improvement Act S. 3044Consumer-First Energy Act H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S. 2058Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R. 6130To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S. 3130Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R. 6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R. 4066Close the Enron Loophole Act S. 3129Close the London Loophole Act S. 2598Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 HR 1424Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2638Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 HR 6984Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II HR 6355Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6604Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6377Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 3089No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 H R 3997 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 S.3268Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 Fiscal Stimulus Bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; S.2191, Americas Climate Security Act; Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009; Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; Item 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; HR 2419,Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009;Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009; S. 3131, Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; Fiscal Stimulus Bill; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; S.3268Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; Fiscal Stimulus Bill. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above, the following regulatory matters: Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aviation Insurance (Including Government-Issued War-Risk Insurance) Civil Aviation Security Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Entry and Export Facilitation Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Environmental Issues (Domestic and International) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Aviation Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International) U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

Provisions relating to airline customer service issues in the following legislation: HR 1303/S 678, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; and HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 - provisions relating to extension of taxes funding the Airport Trust Fund and extension of trust fund expenditure authority. HR 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - provisions relating to aviation whistleblower investigation. S 3150, Access to Air Travel Act - provisions relating to airline customer service issues and slot auctions. Provisions relating to funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the following legislation: HR 1356/S 1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3539, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007; Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act; S 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; and HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II. ---------- HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. --------- Regulatory and other matters relating to: airline consolidation issues; airline demand management; airlines customer service commitment issues: application for SkyTeam antitrust immunity; air cargo entry and export facilitation issues; airline service quality issues (domestic and international); airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues; aviation industry financial issues; civil aviation security issues; Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues: commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues: international air service rights issues ( U.S. Government bilateral negotiations with Vietnam and Laos); and passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international).

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to airports and air traffic control in the FAA reauthorization legislation (S. 1300, S.2345, and H.R. 2881) Issues affecting flight operations and maintenance practices for air carriers in the Dep't of Transportation HUD Act, 2009 (S.3261). Issues relatied to management of airspace in New York and New Jersey in The Access to Air Travel Act (S. 3150 and H.R. 6299) Air Service Improvement Ace of 2008 (H.R. 6355)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059 -- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Transportation Security Administration Nominations Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate change legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environ- mental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation (passenger services issues); H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Economic "stimulus" legislation; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Air Traffic Control work force issues-retirement, mandatory separation, FAA collegiate training intiatives. Air traffic control technology and modernization, Air Traffic Control outsourcing and privatization, ATC system safety and efficiency, ATC capacity and delays. Consolidation and realignment. H.R. 2881, H.R. 3539, S.1300, S.2345, H.R.6355, S.3416

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Anti-trust Immunity; H.R.2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 War Risk Insurance Extension H.R.6355: Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 S. 3536: Air Carriage of International Mail Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R.2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.6355: Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 S. 3536: Air Carriage of International Mail Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S. 3261, FY09 Transportation-HUD (THUD) Appropriations S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 6355, The Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 S. 3165, The Summer Travel Delay Prevention Act S. 3150, The Access to Air Travel Act H.R. 6299, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports. American Airlines Proposed International Alliance with British Airways and Iberia Airlines H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 S. 3604, a bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NextGen. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NextGen. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 6068, Don't Let the Bed Bug Bite Act of 2008; H.R. 2881, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, oppose provision prohibiting use of insecticides on airplanes; H.R. 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008, oppose provision prohibiting use of insecticides on airplanes; H.R. 3290, School Environment Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to airports and air traffic control in the FAA reauthorization legislation (S. 1300, S. 2345, and H.R. 2881) and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (P.L. 110-330) Issues related to aviation security in Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3181) Issues affecting flight operations and maintenance practices for air carriers in the Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (S. 3261) War risk insurance and third party liability provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II (P.L. 110-330) Issues related to management of airspace in New York and New Jersey in The Access to Air Travel Act (S. 3150) and H.R. 6299 Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 6355) Seeking support for application of, and anti-trust immunity for, international alliance with British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Finnair, and Royal Jordanian Airlines

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1303To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1356To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 3997 Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 (First House Emergency Economic Stabilization Act) HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 3539 Airport and Airways Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 HR 2744 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. HR 6355 Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 HR 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II HR 6299 A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration from conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports. HR 6493 Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 HR 2698 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 6327 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 S 2493 Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act S 1661 Travel Promotion Act S 678A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1076 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. S 1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S 3150 Access to Air Travel Act S 3536 - Air Carriage of International Mail Act S 2059 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility LaGuardia Airport Slot allocation changes Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Airline Merger issues OST-2006-25709 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at LaGuardia airport OST-2008-0517 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at Kennedy and Newark airports Aviation Insurance Issues Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Airport Revenue Diversion Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Airline Customer Commitment and Customer Information Provision Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Congestion Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues LaGuardia Slot restriction changes New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK Capacity Restrictions/Allocation War Risk Extension Issues Overbooking Compensation Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [Montreal Convention] and the Hague Protocol of 1955

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 including airline slot auctions, postal mail matters and war risk insurance HR 2744 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act S 2059 Airlines Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act HR 6299 To Prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports S 3150 Access to Air Travel Act HR 6327 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 with regards to war risk insurance extension and consumer issues and airline slot auctions HR 6355 Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 with regards to consumer issues HR 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II S 3261 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 with regards to airline slot auctions Regulatory and Other Matters: Airline Capacity Issues with regards to Newark Liberty International Airport Airline Customer Service Issues with regards to delays, baggage, and other reporting issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure and Funding Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) with regards to Russia for codeshare rights and overflight issues

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

- H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008: section 102(a), concerning disclosure of insecticide application in passenger aircraft - FAA enforcement of airline fee disclosure mandates: applicability to travel agents

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, H. Res. 92, HR 4913, HR 2744, HR 6355, S 2493, S 1661, S 678, S 1076, S 1085, S 1300, Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility, LaGuardia Airport Slot Allocation Changes, Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues, DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule, Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers, Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues, Passenger Data Privacy Issues, Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters, Airline Merger issues, OST-2006-25709 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at LaGuardia airport, OST-2008-0517 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at Kennedy and Newark airports, OST-2008-3-24 Essential Air Service application, Atlanta - Meridian, Aviation Insurance Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Airport Revenue Diversion, Airline Customer Committment and Customer Information Provision, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Congestion Issues, Air Traffic Control Modernization, Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues, LaGuardia Slot restriction changes, DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues, New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK Capacity Restrictions/Allocations, War Risk Extension Issues, Overbooking Compensation Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues, Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues, U.S. Implementation of Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 ["Montreal Convention"] and the Hague Protocol of 1955

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 2698, HR 1, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6355, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, S 3261, S 3150, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3536, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 4, S 3131, S 1076, S 1300, S 2191, S 678, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Anti-trust Immunity; H.R.2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 War Risk Insurance Extension H.R.6355: Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 S. 3536: Air Carriage of International Mail Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R. 1303 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. H.R.2881 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.6355 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for improvements in the quality of airline services, and for other purposes. H.R. 6984 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. S. 678 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. S.1300 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S. 2783 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to airport congestion management. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to potential airline industry consolidation. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to war risk insurance extension. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. Postal Service mail carriage issues.

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Bills to address airline customer service issues: HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 HR 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 Bills to address airline customer service issues: S. 3150 - Access to Air Travel Act HR 6355 - Air Service Improvment Act of 2008 ---------- HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007 HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 HR 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II HR 2744 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act S 2059 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act --------- REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS: Airline consolidation issues Airline Demand Management Airlines Customer Service Committment Issues Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues Airline service quality issues (domestic and international) Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues Aviation industry financial issues Civil aviation security issues Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following: Russia, China, EU Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international)

Client expense: $867,873 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Air Traffic Control work force issues-retirement, mandatory separation, FAA collegiate training intiatives. Air traffic control technology and modernization, Air Traffic Control outsourcing and privatization, ATC system safety and efficiency, ATC capacity and delays. Consolidation and realignment. H.R. 2881, H.R. 3539, S.1300, S.2345, H.R.6355, S.3416

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; S. 3131Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341,Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130,Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129,Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; S.3536,Air Carriage of International Mail Act; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009;HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; S. 3150, Access to Air Travel Act;H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; HR 2744Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 2059Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S.3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008.

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.6984, FAA Extension Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.6984, FAA Extension Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2881/S. 1300 (FAA Reauthorization); S. 2191 (Climate Security Act); H.R. 6355 (Air Service Improvement Act); H.R. 2638 (Continuing Appropriations 2009); H.R. 6984 (FAA Extension 2008); H.R. 6604 (Commodity Markets); H.R. 6377 (Energy Commodities); H.R. 6493/S. 3440 (Aviation Safety); S. 3261 (Transportation and HUD Appropriations 2009); S. 2059/H.R. 2744 (Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act); S. 3268 (Energy Commodities) Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Civil Aviation Security Aviation Safety Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations and Maintenance Issues Environmental and Energy Issues Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters War Risk Extension Issues

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2881 -FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 1300- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1981 - A bill to direct the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintanance for aircraft used to provide air transportation. S.2059-- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to Clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982--Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S.3090-- A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and reppair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355-- Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foriegn Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security FAA Staffing Issues FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA Standards) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 3181/H.R. 6947, FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations S. 3261, FY09 Transportation-HUD (THUD) Appropriations S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 6355, The Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 S. 3165, The Summer Travel Delay Prevention Act S. 3150, The Access to Air Travel Act H.R. 6299, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from conducting auctions, implementing congestion pricing, limiting airport operations, or charging certain use fees at airports. H.R. 2638, The FY09 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-329) H.R. 6984, Federal Aviation Extension Act of 2008, Part II (P.L. 110-330) American Airlines Proposed International Alliance with British Airways and Iberia Airlines

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Fuel issues inmpacting aviation industry; air service announcements implemented by US Airways; H.R. 1303, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; S.1300 Aviatoin and Investment Modernization Act of 2007; H.R.6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; H.R. 6130 to provide for a study of efffects of speculation in oil markets; H.R. 6263 to prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter deritivites, S.3183 End Oil Speculation; Speculation Act of 2008; S. 3536 Air Carriage of International Mail Act; H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008;H.R. 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; H.R. 6355 Air Service Improvemenmt Act of 2008; S. 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009. Other general issues include auction of air carrier slots, extension of War Risk Insurance.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059 -- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security FAA Staffing Issues FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)