Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act; Omnibus Appropriations Bill tax offset provisions

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.146/H.R.233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - 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; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R. 1789 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act - 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.

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

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

H.R.1789 -Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S.461- A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High speed Rail S. 2889-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366- Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463- Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement board nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Worker Security Training Railroad Retirement/Odccupation Disability Whistleblower Protections

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) HR 6519 - Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 (oppose) HR6150/S.3982 - To Amend the Limitation on Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,268,339 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,216,926 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines Rail safety user fees contained in Administration's budget (oppose). Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (monitor).

Client expense: $1,381,922 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines Rail safety user fees contained in Administration's budget (oppose). Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (monitor).

Client expense: $1,759,539 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 5297."Small Business Jobs Act." Supported extension of 50% bonus depreciation in Section 2022.

Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored.

Client expense: $1,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

Client expense: $1,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail S.2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail S.2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail Freight Rail Re-regulation Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/H.R.233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - 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; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R. 1789 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act - 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.

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

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

S.146/H.R.233 - 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; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.

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.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - 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; H.R. 272/H.R.1789/H.R. 1806 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Provisions impacting funding for intercity passenger rail, freight rail accounts, transit, and National Infrastructure Investments, high speed rail investment, TIGER investment, rail line relocation funding, and similar related provisions in FY 2011 THUD Act (S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR - HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR - HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR - H3082 (P.L. 111-322))

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

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

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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

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

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

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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

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

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

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act entire bill with specific focus on provisions endangering economic viability of short line and regional railroads such as sec. 301, 302, & 303; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - 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; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act", H.R. 1618/S.779 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, H.R.5850/S3644 - FY11 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR H3082 (P.L. 111-322), and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress in advance of the 3/4/2011 expiration of the 4th CR; Provisions related to short line transactions covered by H.R. 3410 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by H.R.233/S. 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; Provisions impacting safety at highway grade crossings contained in H.R. 2125/S. 791 - Surface Transportation Safety Act; Issues related to the implementation of Positive Train Control technology requirements at the Federal Railroad Administration as imposed in Sec. 104 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.

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

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

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Clean, Low Emission, New Transportation Efficiency Act (S 1329, HR 575); Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (HR 1806); Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 (HR 1789); SAFETEA-LU Extension and Reauthorization; Climate Change/Energy Policy; and Amtrak.

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 1132 Short Line Tax Credit Extension STAA (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009) MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) H.R. 5478 - Green Railcar Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 5967 Clean Ports Act

Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) HR 6519 - Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 (oppose) HR6150/S.3982 - To Amend the Limitation on Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,164,723 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1132, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; S. 3729, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, bill in its entirety; S. 461, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety;

Client expense: $2,102,230 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, "Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU," financing methods, workforce development, prevailing wage standards for federally-assisted construction, revenue enhancements, national infrastructure bank, and the role of public-private partnerships. H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Act, tax credits related to federally-assisted freight rail construction. Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, no legislation yet introduced, provisions in law regarding the training and certification of pipeline workforce. H.R. 6291, Freight FOCUS Act, provisions related to financing and grants for federally-assisted construction. S. 1619, Livable Communities Act, provisions related to Section 8, sustainability challenge grants. H.R. 4844, to ensure the resources credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance. H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, provisions related to infrastructure investment, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and navigation of ports and waterways. H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, sections related to extension of Surface Transportation investments (SAFETEA-LU) Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, provisions related to transportation financing and motor fuels tax.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R.272 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R.1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1132/S.461 - Extension and Modification of Railroad Track Maintenance Credit H.R.212/S.3513 - Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act H.R.5478 - Green Rail Car Enhancement Act H.R.4494 - Freight Rail Car Jobs Revitalization Act H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, issues relating to short line tax credit and highway formula change H.R.5297 - Small Business Job and Credit Act of 2010, issues relating to bonus depreciation S.464 - ACTION Act, regarding to funding for Americorps H.R.2847 - HIRE Act H.R.4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act, issues relating to bonus depreciation

Client expense: $1,141,094 · 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 Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 272, HR 1789 and HR 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, lobbied for the legislation.

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

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

HR 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 HR 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S 461 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. High Speed Rail S2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H Res.1366 -- Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 -- Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day S. 3629 -- the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 (FREIGHT Act) H.R. 233 & S. 146 --Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Worker Security Training Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Whistleblower Protections Amtrak Board Nominations

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail S.2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

Client expense: $1,539,571 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 1132 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning the railroad track maintenance credit. HR 4853 (Public Law No.: 111-312) Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Title VII - Temporary Extension of Certain Expiring Provisions, Subtitle C - Business Tax Relief, Sec. 734 Railroad track maintenance credit. HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, concerning the efforts of railroads to create the capacity expansion tax credit. S 3749 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010, concerning the efforts of railroads to create the capacity expansion tax credit. HR 1618 and S. 779 the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all provisions. HR 1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, concerning all efforts to increase truck size and weight. S 3705 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2010, concerning all efforts to increase truck size and weight. HR 3082 (Public Law No.: 111-322) - Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II - advocacy regarding truck weight limits in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations language. H.J. Res 101 - A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy regarding truck weight limits in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations language. S 2889 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all provisions relating to the regulation of the freight railroad industry. HR 5850 and S 3644 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2011, Federal Railroad Administration, Section 186, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program U.S. House and Senate Reauthorization of next Surface Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU), provisions relating to a mulit-year extension of the short line tax credit and truck size and weight.

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

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

S. 461/H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355 -- Making Opportunities Via Efficient & More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act of 2009 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 779/H.R. 1618 -- Safe Highways & Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 FY 2011 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection