Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

HR 2125/ S 953, oppose Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Oppose HR 1650/S 772, Rail Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Monitor S 1889/HR 2095, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Monitor HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad.. Monitor HR 6003/S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Various issues before DOT related to the railroad industry. Other issues monitored - Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) Reform. Monitor HR 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad. HR 6707 Taking Responsibility for Community Safety Act, rail issues and all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 3199-A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the Harbor Maintenance Tax: lobbied in opposition to the amendment of New York tax laws for purpose of short sea shipping. HR 6707-Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act: hearing requiremnet on effects of mergers between commercial and cargo rail carriers. S.3174-Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act: port security enhancements. HR 7002-Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008: imposition of fee on containers to be utilized for infrastructure development. HR 2830-Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008: Federal TWIC preemption, seasonal/casual employment, ballast water discharge management. HR 1499-Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007: exemption of certain commercial cargo from Harbor Maintenance Tax. Lobbied staff members from the Maryland House and Senate delgations re: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District's dredging activity and fund allocation.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 294 -- Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 881 -- Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007 S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act S. 1889 -- Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 1584 -- Short Line Railroad Track Maintenance Credit H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6003 -- Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 881-- Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007 S. 294 -- Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act S. 1889 -- Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 1584 -- Short Line Railroad Track Maintenence Credit H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6003 -- Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 952 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 952 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Assist client in opposing the proposed merger of the Canadian Northern Railway and the EJ&E Railroad; H.R. 6707.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

HR 2125/ S 953, oppose Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Oppose HR 1650/S 772, Rail Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Monitor S 1889/HR 2095, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Monitor HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all matters pertaining to the railroad.. Monitor HR 6003/S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Various issues before DOT related to the railroad industry. Other issues monitored - Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) Reform. Monitor HR 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, all matters pertaining to the railroad. HR 6707 Taking Responsibility for Community Safety Act, rail issues and all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FRA Administered emergency grant applications related to 2008 flood damage to railroad infrastructure. Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions; H.R.2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act (PL No. 110-432)

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1650/S. 772 "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competition Improvement Act; H.R. 2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2116/S.1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act" concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.1584/S.881 Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007; H.R.2095/S.1889 Division A: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Division B: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; FRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. FRA - 2008-0061) regarding proposed regulations for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program; H.R.2125/S.953 Railroad Competition Act; H.R. 3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007; H.R.1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; H.R.1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.2116/S.1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act; H.R.6003/S.294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act;

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1650/S. 772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 2125/S.953 - Railroad Competition Improvement Act; H.R. 2095/S.1889 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act" concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions and related legislative issues connected with the EJE/CN merger

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1584/S.881 Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007; H.R.2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act; H.R.1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.2116/S.1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act; S.294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act; H.R.2125/S.953 Railroad Competition Act; H.R. 6464 - Back on Track Act concerning amendments related to flood disaster relief for railroad infrastructure . H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railroad transactions. FRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. FRA - 2008-0061) regarding proposed regulations for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program. H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 funding for flood disaster relief for short line railroads and continuing appropriations for railroad relocation funding; Issues related to rail transportation of construction and demolition waste found in H.R. 2095 and S. 1889 the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act/Clean Railroads Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-432) (H.R. 2095 ENR: Div. A, 601 through 605; EAH/EAS: Div. A., Title VI; EH: Title VI, 617)

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

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

HR 2095 To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes HR 6707 To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes S 1889 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Assist client in opposing the proposed merger of the Canadian Northern Railway and the EJ&E Railroad; H.R. 6707.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Supported final bill, but opposed earlier provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties on host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Supported bill as enacted. Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on CN's acquisition of EJ&E (Fin. Docket35087); environmental analysis of Norfolk Southern and Pan Am. Railways application for joint control and ownership of PanAm Southern (Finance Docket No. 35147); and competition in the freight rail industry (EP 680). H.R. 6707. Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Opposed.

Client expense: $1,505,193 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

H.R. 6707 - TRACS: Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), White House Office

S. 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007; seeking support for a three-year extension of the credit that expired 12-31-07. H.R. 1584, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; seeking support for a three-year extension of the credit that expired 12-31-07. H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; seeking support for a three-year extension of the railroad short line credit that expired 12-31-07. H.R. 7110 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008; Title I, Infrastructure Investments, Chapter 1, Transportation, any provisions relating to short line freight railroads. H.R. 6707 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; all provisions relating to STB merger/acquisition review process.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail transportation and security Mergers and acquisitions H.R. 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

General transportation issues related to U.S. ports, including funding within the FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Act (S. 3261); Taking Responsibility for Community Safety Act (H.R. 6707); and funding for projects in SAFETEA-LU reauthorization

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R. 2125, To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; S. 953, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1650, To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; S. 772, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2095, To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1889, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety S. 294, A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, provisions related to on time performance standards and penalties; FY 2009 Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill, provisions related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and the Surface Transportation Board; H.R. 6003, To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6004, To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and S. 3493, To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6707, To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and H.R 6476, To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.

Client expense: $2,842,068 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.461, to ensure general aviation aircraft access to federal land to the airspace over federal land. H.R.594, to regulate over-the-counter-energy derivatives. H.R.5644, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. S.1889, to amend title 49, U.S. code, to improve railroad safety. H.R.6707, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of impact of transactions on communities. Issues other than legislation: Impact of rail mergers and concentration in the industry. Discriminatory rail rates for captive shippers. Construction, maintenance and improvement to the inland waterway and port system. Farm-to-market transportation.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and labor. S-294-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 & HR 6003-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; a bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 772 & HR 1650-Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; a bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; all provisions. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S-3360; Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. HR 626-Railroad Retirement Fairness Act; to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection is not lost by an individual who is misled or not properly informed by the Railroad Retirement Board of the requirement for, and the circumstances resulting in the loss of, a current connection. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 1584-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S-1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766-Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobiity and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. HR 800 & S 104-Employee Free Choice Act; to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. S 881- Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 376-Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766-Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007;A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; 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. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobiity and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2125/S.953 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1269 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 1516/S.918 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (support final passage of conference report) HR 2116/S.1225 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 (support); HR 1493 - Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007 (monitor); S.294 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose provisions dealing with penalties for AMTRAK on-time performance) S.1889 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 (support) HR 1584/S.881 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007 (support) HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act of 2008 (support) HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure & Development Act for the 21st Century (monitor) S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose) HR 6707 - Require the Surface Transportation Board to consider community impacts on rail mergers (oppose) HR 6476 - A bill to designate certain rail corridors as corridors for inter-suburban commuter operations (oppose) HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (supported final passage)

Client expense: $1,365,357 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, and S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act..

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

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

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, and S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act..

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

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

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, and S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act..

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

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

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, and S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act..

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

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

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.

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

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

Address the safety, health and environmental concerns regarding the transport by railroad of hazardous commodities and coal traffic near the Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Clinic's patients and over 30,000 doctors and staff, including issues related to S. 184, the Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007, and S. 1889, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 and H.R. 6707, the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act..

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

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

S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 952 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-surburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 772 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 952 -- Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act S. 1125 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 1650 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2095 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2116 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act H.R. 2125 -- Railroad Competition Improvement & Reauthorization Act H.R. 6476 -- legislation to designate rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Proposed acquisition by CN of the EJ&E Railway Company

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 184 -- Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007 S. 294 / H.R. 6003 -- Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2125 / S. 953 -- Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 / S. 1889 -- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 S. 772 / H.R. 1650 -- The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 1611 / H.R. 1195 -- SAFETEA - LU Technical Corrections Act S. 918 / H.R. 1516 -- Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act S. 2345 / H.R. 3540 -- America Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act H.R. 3929 -- Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act H.R. 2419 / S. 2302 -- Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 Issues related to reauthorization of Transportation Bills H.R. 5644 -- To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corrider projects H.R. 6707 -- The Taking Responsibility Action for Community Safety Act S. 3700 -- High Speed Rail Act for America

Client expense: $1,090,043 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Rail safety - HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007. Railroad regulation - HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007; S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007. Impact of railroad transaction on local communities - HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Supported final bill, but opposed earlier provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties on host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Supported bill as enacted. Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on CN's acquisition of EJ&E (Fin. Docket35087); environmental analysis of Norfolk Southern and Pan Am. Railways application for joint control and ownership of PanAm Southern (Finance Docket No. 35147); and competition in the freight rail industry (EP 680). H.R. 6707. Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Opposed.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

HR 2125 Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act, S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act and S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Provisions related to railroad safety and Federal preemption of railroads. HR 6003 and S 294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act authorizing funding for Amtrak and passenger rail investment. HR 6707 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Provisions related to modifying Surface Transportation Board review of railroad transactions involving a Class I and a Class II or III railroad. Support for Canadian Pacific acquisition of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad and its subsidiaries.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2125 Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act, S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act and S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Provisions related to railroad safety and Federal preemption of railroads. HR 6003 and S 294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act authorizing funding for Amtrak and passenger rail investment. HR 6707 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Provisions related to modifying Surface Transportation Board review of railroad transactions involving a Class I and a Class II or III railroad. Support for Canadian Pacific acquisition of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad and its subsidiaries.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY 09 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (S. 3261) - regarding South Shore Commuter rail upgrades; and H.R. 6707, Taking Responsbility for Community Safety

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.461, to ensure general aviation aircraft access to federal land to the airspace over federal land. H.R.594, to regulate over-the-counter-energy derivatives. H.R.5644, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. S.1889, to amend title 49, U.S. code, to improve railroad safety. H.R.6707, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of impact of transactions on communities. Issues other than legislation: Impact of rail mergers and concentration in the industry. Discriminatory rail rates for captive shippers. Construction, maintenance and improvement to the inland waterway and port system. Farm-to-market transportation.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.6707; Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied to prevent tne bill from being placed on the suspension calendar.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. No specific issue related advocacy positions taken in the second quarter. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions; H.R.2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1650/S. 772 "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competition Improvement Act; H.R. 2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2116/S.1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act" concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE