Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
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2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3534 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; H.R.21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy of the 21st Century Act of 2009; H.R.146/S.22 Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Title II, National Landscape Conservation System provisions Title-III-Wyoming Range provisions; S.531Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009, study of energy sector's water use; H.R.860 Coral Reef Conservation Act- Title I, provisions dealing with permit requirements; H.R.2766 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; S.1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; H.R.2996 making appropriation for the Dept. of Interior, environment and related agencies for FY 2010- Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Climate Change; H.R.2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Waxman Markey climate bill; Boxer-Kerry climate bill; H.R.1105,FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations- Sect 429, provisions dealing with Endangered Species Act (ESA)/Section 7 consultation; Clean Air Act National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sulfur emission control areas, renewable fuel standard, refinery residual risks, air toxics; National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Subpart J/Ja, mandatory Green House Gas (GHG) reporting rule; Boiler MACT; H.R.5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; H.R.261 chemical facility security standards & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations; H.R.2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009; Cantwell Oil Prevention Act (OPA)-90 Bill; Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization; Sabine-Neches navigation project; Law of the Sea Treaty; S.1311 The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act.
Client expense: $3,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries Conservation Transition Act, S. 3594, H. R. 6316; Antiquities Act; Marine MOnuments, H.R. 6537 (110th); H.R. 21; H.R. 1584; S.1255; Catch Shares; Magnuson Stevens Act; National Ocean Policy; Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning; Aquaculture.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions related to oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $4,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3534 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; H.R.21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy of the 21st Century Act of 2009; H.R.146/S.22 Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Title II, National Landscape Conservation System provisions Title-III-Wyoming Range provisions; S.531Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009, study of energy sector's water use; H.R.860 Coral Reef Conservation Act- Title I, provisions dealing with permit requirements; H.R.2766 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; S.1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; H.R.2996- making appropriation for the Dept. of Interior, environment and related agencies for FY 2010- Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Climate Change; H.R.1105,FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations- Sect 429, provisions dealing with Endangered Species Act (ESA)/Section 7 consultation; Clean Air Act ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), renewable fuel standard, refinery residual risks, air toxics, marine vessel loading rule, aviation gasoline; National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Subpart J/Ja, mandatory Green House Gas (GHG) reporting rule; Boiler MACT; S.3213 Harbor Maintenance Act of 2010, H.R.4844 - Harbor Maintanence Trust Fund; Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization; Salt Lake City Pipeline leak; Sabine-Neches navigation project; Law of the Sea Treaty; S.1311 The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act; H.R.847- 9/11 First Responders Legislation.
Client expense: $2,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1379, Prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone; Monitor impact on coastal fisheries. Monitor Magnuson Stevens Act implementation and tax clarification proposals; monitor legislation impacting coastal fisheries generally. H.R. 1584 and S. 1255, Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009; H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; Pacific Salmon harvest and recovery; Marine aquaculture. H.R. 6316, S. 3594, Fishery Conservation Transition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Carol Shea-Porter | Democratic | NH |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn Kilpatrick | Democratic | MI |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Dale E. Kildee | Democratic | MI |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David Wu | Democratic | OR |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic | OH |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Donald Payne | Democratic | NJ |
| Donna F. Edwards | Democratic | MD |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Edolphus Towns | Democratic | NY |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Democratic | AS |
| Eric Massa | Democratic | NY |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Henry A. Waxman | Democratic | CA |
| Howard L. Berman | Democratic | CA |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Lynn C. Woolsey | Democratic | CA |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Niki Tsongas | Democratic | MA |
| Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | RI |
| Paul Hodes | Democratic | NH |
| Pedro R. Pierluisi | Democratic | PR |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Democratic | SD |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquaculture and aquaculture permits, HR 4363; HR 21:Oceans 21; FY11 Commerce Appropriations (S 3636):finfish aquaculture, ocean health/human health,fisheries replenisment, Science Consortium on Ocean Replenishment; HR 3534:CLEAR Act Section 704; Marine Spatial Planning; FY11 Defense Appropriations( S3636): Center for Marine Veterinary Virology; FY11 Ag Appropriations (S 3606): aquaculture; bioacoutics and marine animals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Assisting EPA with the new proposal on a web based labeling system for section 3 pesticide registered products. Support modifications to EPA's Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules. Working with Oceans 21 Coalition to promote a rewriting of HR 21 and oppose the bill as currently written. Assist EPA with information on the pesticide container and containment rule. Educate members of Congress and their staff on the effects climate change legislation will have on farm inputs and rise in natural gas prices due to climate change proposals. Oppose cap and trade legislation. Oppose green house gas (GHG) emission regulation under the Clean Air Act. Support S.J.Res. 25 and legislation to delay enforcement. Oppose S. 787 and HR 5088 - expands the definition of "navigable" water. Support efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act. Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, the committee reviews a wide range of EPA programs including pesticide registrations, registration procedures, spray drift mitigation, water pollution, labeling concepts, and other areas. The PPDC and its mission and its members are reported in the fed reg. Working with EPA to define the definition of oil under the SPCC. Work with EPA in defining the scope of inert ingredient regulation. Oppose EPA's draft PR Notice on Spray Drift Labeling and Guidance. Oppose regulatory course particulate matter through Clean Air Act NAAQS. Worked with EPA to guide them in the development of NPDES permits for aquatic pesticide applications Oppose prescribed quantitative fertilizer use in the Chesapeake Bay to control TMDLs Worked with NRCS on ag conservation in the Chesapeake Bay Opposed S. 1816, The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 Worked with Congress to exempt FIFRA-compliant pesticide applications from the Clean Water Act. Support continued use and registration of atrazine by the EPA, which is a beneficial and safe herbicide for use by the agricultural industry that has undergone years of extensive scientific review by the agency. Opposed efforts by EPA to regulate urea and ammonia as pesticides under FIFRA
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Advocate for provisions in HR 2652, S 1124, and the annual Coast Guard Reauthorization Act to amend the 1998 American Fisheries Act to allow for fishing vessel replacement in the Alaska Pollock Fishery and on provisions to impose new fishing vessel safety requirements on existing fishing vessels. Oppose HR 21 unless the Federal Fishery Management System is explicity exempt from new requirements. And seeking revision to fishing vessel safety requirements in HR 2652 and HR 3619 that will require vessels undergoing a major conversion in 2010 or later to be classed and loadlined as such requiremenst pose technical difficulties. Support for the proposal in the FY 2011 President's Budget to provide $54 million to NOAA to implement Catch Shore programs. Support S. 3372/H.R. 5301 to exempt "discharges incidental to normal vessel operations" from Clean Water Act requirements to acquire a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions related to oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Assisting EPA with the new proposal on a web based labeling system for section 3 pesticide registered products. Support modifications to EPA's Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules. Working with Oceans 21 Coalition to promote a rewriting of HR 21 and oppose the bill as currently written. Assist EPA with information on the pesticide container and containment rule. Educate members of Congress and their staff on the effects climate change legislation will have on farm inputs and rise in natural gas prices due to climate change proposals. Oppose cap and trade legislation. Oppose green house gas (GHG) emission regulation under the Clean Air Act. Support S.J.Res. 25 and legislation to delay enforcement. Oppose S. 787 and HR 5088 - expands the definition of "navigable" water. Support efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act. Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, the committee reviews a wide range of EPA programs including pesticide registrations, registration procedures, spray drift mitigation, water pollution, labeling concepts, and other areas. The PPDC and its mission and its members are reported in the fed reg. Working with EPA to define the definition of oil under the SPCC. Work with EPA in defining the scope of inert ingredient regulation. Oppose EPA's draft PR Notice on Spray Drift Labeling and Guidance. Oppose regulatory course particulate matter through Clean Air Act NAAQS. Worked with EPA to guide them in the development of NPDES permits for aquatic pesticide applications Oppose prescribed quantitative fertilizer use in the Chesapeake Bay to control TMDLs Worked with NRCS on ag conservation in the Chesapeake Bay Opposed S. 1816, The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 Worked with Congress to exempt FIFRA-compliant pesticide applications from the Clean Water Act. Support continued use and registration of atrazine by the EPA, which is a beneficial and safe herbicide for use by the agricultural industry that has undergone years of extensive scientific review by the agency. Opposed efforts by EPA to regulate urea and ammonia as pesticides under FIFRA
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1) Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill, Appropriations for NOAA 2) H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act 3) S. 858, National Oceans Protection Act 4) Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 5)H.R. 1584 and S. 1255, Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009 6)Discussions of ecosystem-based management of ocean resources 7)S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 8)Discussions with Ocean Policy Task Force on national ocean policy and marine spatial planning 9)HR 4914, Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 10)H. Res 989, Ocean acidification resolution 11)S.3594, Fishery Conservation Transition Act 12)S. 2856, bill to amend Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Client expense: $42,113 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3534 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; H.R.21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy of the 21st Century Act of 2009; H.R.146/S.22 Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Title II, National Landscape Conservation System provisions Title-III-Wyoming Range provisions; S.531Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009, study of energy sector's water use; H.R.860 Coral Reef Conservation Act- Title I, provisions dealing with permit requirements; H.R.2766 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; S.1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; H.R.2996 making appropriation for the Dept. of Interior, environment and related agencies for FY 2010- Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Climate Change; H.R.2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Waxman Markey climate bill; Boxer-Kerry climate bill; H.R.1105,FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations- Sect 429, provisions dealing with Endangered Species Act (ESA)/Section 7 consultation; Clean Air Act National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sulfur emission control areas, renewable fuel standard, refinery residual risks, air toxics; National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Subpart J/Ja, mandatory Green House Gas (GHG) reporting rule; Boiler MACT; H.R.5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; H.R.261 chemical facility security standards & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations; H.R.2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009; Cantwell Oil Prevention Act (OPA)-90 Bill; Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization; Sabine-Neches navigation project; Law of the Sea Treaty; S.1311 The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act.
Client expense: $2,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Antiquities Act; Marine Monuments, H.R. 21; H.R. 1584; S. 1255; Catch Shares; Magnuson Stevens Act; National Oceans Policy; Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning; Aquaculture; Fisheries Conservation Transition Act, S. 3594, H.R. 6316
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquaculture and aquaculture permits, HR 4363; HR 21:Oceans 21; FY11 Commerce Appropriations (S 3636):finfish aquaculture, ocean health/human health,fisheries replenisment, Science Consortium on Ocean Replenishment; HR 3534:CLEAR Act Section 704; Marine Spatial Planning; FY11 Defense Appropriations( S3636): Center for Marine Veterinary Virology; FY11 Ag Appropriations (S 3606): aquaculture; bioacoutics and marine animals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 21, "Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act".
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Advocate for provisions in HR 2652, S 1124, and the annual Coast Guard Reauthorization Act to amend the 1998 American Fisheries Act to allow for fishing vessel replacement in the Alaska Pollock Fishery and on provisions to impose new fishing vessel safety requirements on existing fishing vessels. Oppose HR 21 unless the Federal Fishery Management System is explicity exempt from new requirements. And seeking revision to fishing vessel safety requirements in HR 2652 and HR 3619 that will require vessels undergoing a major conversion in 2010 or later to be classed and loadlined as such requiremenst pose technical difficulties. Support for the proposal in the FY 2011 President's Budget to provide $54 million to NOAA to implement Catch Shore programs. Support S. 3372/H.R. 5301 to exempt "discharges incidental to normal vessel operations" from Clean Water Act requirements to acquire a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1379, Prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone; Monitor impact on coastal fisheries. Monitor Magnuson Stevens Act implementation and tax clarification proposals; monitor legislation impacting coastal fisheries generally. H.R. 1584 and S. 1255, Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009; H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; Pacific Salmon harvest and recovery; Marine aquaculture. H.R. 6316, S. 3594, Fishery Conservation Transition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 21, national ocean policy standards; HR 4213, alternative fuels tax credit; S 3372, extending the moratorium on permit requirements for discharges normal to the operation of a vessel; S 3755/S 3600/HR 5503, vessel owner liability; HR 3534, CLEAR Act oil spill/ocean policy; HR 3619, Coast Guard authorization bill & AFA vessel replacement provision
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1) Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill, Appropriations for NOAA 2) H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act 3) S. 858, National Oceans Protection Act 4) Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 5) Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009 (HR 1584 and S 1255) 6) Discussions of ecosystem based management of ocean resources 7) Sea turtle conservation (unnumbered draft of bill) 8) S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 9) Discussions with Ocean Policy Task Force on national ocean policy and marine spatial planning 10) HR 4914 - Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 11) H. Res 989, Ocean acidification resolution
Client expense: $63,876 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Assisting EPA with the new proposal on a web based labeling system for section 3 pesticide registered products. Support modifications to EPA's Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules. Working with Oceans 21 Coalition to promote a rewriting of HR 21 and oppose the bill as currently written. Assist EPA with information on the pesticide container and containment rule. Educate members of Congress and their staff on the effects climate change legislation will have on farm inputs and rise in natural gas prices due to climate change proposals. Oppose cap and trade legislation. Oppose green house gas (GHG) emission regulation under the Clean Air Act. Support S.J.Res. 25 and legislation to delay enforcement. Oppose S. 787 and HR 5088 - expands the definition of "navigable" water. Support efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act. Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, the committee reviews a wide range of EPA programs including pesticide registrations, registration procedures, spray drift mitigation, water pollution, labeling concepts, and other areas. The PPDC and its mission and its members are reported in the fed reg. Working with EPA to define the definition of oil under the SPCC. Work with EPA in defining the scope of inert ingredient regulation. Oppose EPA's draft PR Notice on Spray Drift Labeling and Guidance. Oppose regulatory course particulate matter through Clean Air Act NAAQS. Worked with EPA to guide them in the development of NPDES permits for aquatic pesticide applications Oppose prescribed quantitative fertilizer use in the Chesapeake Bay to control TMDLs Worked with Congress to exempt FIFRA-compliant pesticide applications from the Clean Water Act. Support continued use and registration of atrazine by the EPA, which is a beneficial and safe herbicide for use by the agricultural industry that has undergone years of extensive scientific review by the agency.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions regarding oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $2,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Antiquities Act, Marine Monuments, H.R. 21; H.R. 1584; H.R. 6537 (110th); S. 1255; Catch Shares; Magnuson Stevens Act; National Oceans Policy; Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning; Aquaculture; Fisheries Conservation Transition Act
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3534 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; H.R.21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy of the 21st Century Act of 2009; H.R.146/S.22 Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Title II, National Landscape Conservation System provisions Title-III-Wyoming Range provisions; S.531Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009, study of energy sector's water use; H.R.860 Coral Reef Conservation Act- Title I, provisions dealing with permit requirements; H.R.2766 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; S.1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; H.R.2996 making appropriation for the Dept. of Interior, environment and related agencies for FY 2010- Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Climate Change; H.R.2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Waxman Markey climate bill; Boxer-Kerry climate bill; H.R.1105,FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations- Sect 429, provisions dealing with Endangered Species Act (ESA)/Section 7 consultation; Clean Air Act National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sulfur emission control areas, renewable fuel standard, refinery residual risks, air toxics; National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Subpart J/Ja, mandatory Green House Gas (GHG) reporting rule; Boiler MACT; H.R.5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; H.R.261 chemical facility security standards & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations; H.R.2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009; Cantwell Oil Prevention Act (OPA)-90 Bill; Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization; Sabine-Neches navigation project; Law of the Sea Treaty; S.1311 The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act.
Client expense: $3,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Assisting EPA with the new proposal on a web based labeling system for section 3 pesticide registered products. Support modifications to EPA's Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules. Working with Oceans 21 Coalition to promote a rewriting of HR 21 and oppose the bill as currently written. Assist EPA with information on the pesticide container and containment rule. Educate members of Congress and their staff on the effects climate change legislation will have on farm inputs and rise in natural gas prices due to climate change proposals. Oppose cap and trade legislation. Oppose green house gas (GHG) emission regulation under the Clean Air Act. Support S.J.Res. 25 and legislation to delay enforcement. Oppose S. 787 and HR 5088 - expands the definition of "navigable" water. Support efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act. Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, the committee reviews a wide range of EPA programs including pesticide registrations, registration procedures, spray drift mitigation, water pollution, labeling concepts, and other areas. The PPDC and its mission and its members are reported in the fed reg. Working with EPA to define the definition of oil under the SPCC. Work with EPA in defining the scope of inert ingredient regulation. Oppose EPA's draft PR Notice on Spray Drift Labeling and Guidance. Oppose regulatory course particulate matter through Clean Air Act NAAQS. Worked with EPA to guide them in the development of NPDES permits for aquatic pesticide applications Oppose prescribed quantitative fertilizer use in the Chesapeake Bay to control TMDLs Worked with Congress to exempt FIFRA-compliant pesticide applications from the Clean Water Act. Support continued use and registration of atrazine by the EPA, which is a beneficial and safe herbicide for use by the agricultural industry that has undergone years of extensive scientific review by the agency.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1) Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill, Appropriations for NOAA 2) H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act 3) S. 858, National Oceans Protection Act 4) Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 5) Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009 (HR 1584 and S 1255) 6) Discussions of ecosystem based management of ocean resources 7) Sea turtle conservation (unnumbered draft of bill) 8) S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 9) Discussions with Ocean Policy Task Force on national ocean policy and marine spatial planning 10) HR 4914 - Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 11) H. Res 989, Ocean acidification resolution
Client expense: $63,876 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1379, Prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone; Monitor impact on coastal fisheries. Monitor Magnuson Stevens Act implementation and tax clarification proposals; monitor legislation impacting coastal fisheries generally. H.R. 1584 and S. 1255, Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009; H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; Pacific Salmon harvest and recovery; Marine aquaculture.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquaculture and aquaculture permits, HR 4363; HR 21:Oceans 21; FY11 Commerce Appropriations:finfish aquaculture, ocean health/human health,fisheries replenisment, Science Consortium on Ocean Replenishment; HR 3534:CLEAR Act Section 704; Marine Spatial Planning; FY11 Defense Appropriations: Center for Marine Veterinary Virology; FY11 Ag Appropriations: aquaculture; bioacoutics and marine animals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5116/HR 5325/ S 3605, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, issues pertaining to NSF, DOE Office of Science, NOAA, and STEM education. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title IV, Subtitle E, issues pertaining to climate change, energy, and research. HR 300, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act., all provisions. HR 2685, Climate And Ocean Research and Coordination Act of 2009, Title I - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act. HR 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, Title II - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act. NASA Reauthorization Bill, Issues pertaining to science and education. American Power Act, Issues pertaining to climate change research, education, modeling, and services.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Advocate for provisions in HR 2652, S 1124, and the annual Coast Guard Reauthorization Act to amend the 1998 American Fisheries Act to allow for fishing vessel replacement in the Alaska Pollock Fishery and on provisions to impose new fishing vessel safety requirements on existing fishing vessels. Oppose HR 21 unless the Federal Fishery Management System is explicity exempt from new requirements. And seeking revision to fishing vessel safety requirements in HR 2652 and HR 3619 that will require vessels undergoing a major conversion in 2010 or later to be classed and loadlined as such requiremenst pose technical difficulties. Support for the proposal in the FY 2011 President's Budget to provide $54 million to NOAA to implement Catch Shore programs. Support S. 3372/H.R. 5301 to exempt "discharges incidental to normal vessel operations" from Clean Water Act requirements to acquire a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 21, national ocean policy standards; tax entenders legislation for alternative fuels tax credit extension; HR 3619/S. 1194, Coast Guard authorization bill and commercial fishing vessel replacement provision and extension of moratorium on permit requirements for incidental discharges from vessels; HR 1080, implementation of Pacific whiting agreement.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1584,S 1255, HR 21, HR 3307, HR 4723, S 3045, S 3046
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1) Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies appropriations bill, Appropriations for NOAA 2) H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act 3) S. 858, National Oceans Protection Act 4) Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 5) Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009 (HR 1584 and S 1255) 6) Discussions of ecosystem based management of ocean resources 7) Sea turtle conservation (unnumbered draft of bill) 8) S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 9) Discussions with Ocean Policy Task Force on national ocean policy and marine spatial planning 10) HR 4914 - Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010 11) H. Res 989, Ocean acidification resolution
Client expense: $69,696 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions regarding oceans and energy development issues; HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access; HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act; provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development and Interior Department reorganization
Client expense: $3,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Antiquities Act, Marine Monuments, H.R. 21; H.R. 1584;H.R. 6537; S. 1255; Catch Share; Magnuson Stevens Act; National Oceans Policy; Aquaculture; Marine Spatial Planning;
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.3534 Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; H.R.21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy of the 21st Century Act of 2009; H.R.146/S.22 Omnibus Public Lands Bill, Title II National Landscape Conservation System provisions, Title III Wyoming Range provisions; S.531 Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009, study of energy sector's water use; H.R.860 Coral Reef Conservation Act, Title I provisions dealing with permit requirements; H.R.2766/S.1215 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; H.R.2996 Making appropriation for the Dept. of Interior, environment and related agencies for FY 2010- Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Climate Change; H.R.2454 Waxman Markey climate bill; Boxer-Kerry climate bill; H.R.1105, FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations - Sect 429, provisions dealing with Endangered Species Act, section 7 consultation; Clean Air Act National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sulfur emission control areas, renewable fuel standard, refinery residual risks, air toxics, National Security Personnel System (NSPS), Subpart J/Ja, mandatory Green House Gas reporting rule; Boiler MACT; H.R.5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; H.R.261 chemical facility security standards & Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulations; H.R.2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terroism Act of 2009; Cantwell Oil Prevention Act (OPA-90) Bill; Pipeline Safety Act reauthorization; Sabine-Neches navigation project; Law of the Sea Treaty; S.1311 The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act.
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1379, Prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone; Monitor impact on coastal fisheries. Monitor Magnuson Stevens Act implementation and tax clarification proposals; monitor legislation impacting coastal fisheries generally. H.R. 1584 and S. 1255, Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009; H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; Pacific Salmon harvest and recovery; Marine aquaculture.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Assisting EPA with the new proposal on a web based labeling system for section 3 pesticide registered products. Support modifications to EPA's Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rules. Working with Oceans 21 Coalition to promote a rewriting of HR 21 and oppose the bill as currently written. Assist EPA with information on the pesticide container and containment rule. Educate members of Congress and their staff on the effects climate change legislation will have on farm inputs and rise in natural gas prices due to climate change proposals. Oppose HR 2454 - The American Clean Energy and Security Act Oppose green house gas (GHG) emission regulation under the Clean Air Act. Oppose S. 787 - expands the definition of "navigable" water. Support efforts to reform the Endangered Species Act. Member of the EPA's Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, the committee reviews a wide range of EPA programs including pesticide registrations, registration procedures, spray drift mitigation, water pollution, labeling concepts, and other areas. The PPDC and its mission and its members are reported in the fed reg. Working with EPA to define the definition of oil under the SPCC. Work with EPA in defining the scope of inert ingredient regulation. Oppose EPA's draft PR Notice on Spray Drift Labeling and Guidance. Oppose regulatory course particulate matter through Clean Air Act NAAQS. Worked with EPA to guide them in the development of NPDES permits for aquatic pesticide applications Oppose prescribed quantitative fertilizer use in the Chesapeake Bay to control TMDLs Worked with Congress to exempt FIFRA-compliant pesticide applications from the Clean Water Act. Support continued use and registration of atrazine by the EPA, which is a beneficial and safe herbicide for use by the agricultural industry that has undergone years of extensive scientific review by the agency.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Aquaculture and aquaculture permits, HR 4363; HR 21:Oceans 21; FY11 Commerce Appropriations:finfish aquaculture, ocean health/human health,fisheries replenisment, Science Consortium on Ocean Replenishment; FY11 TTHUD Appropriations:Hatchery Capital Improvements; HR 3534:CLEAR Act Section 704; Marine Spatial Planning; FY11 Defense Appropriations: Center for Marine Veterinary Virology; FY11 Ag Appropriations: aquaculture; bioacoutics and marine animals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act, issues pertaining to NSF, DOE Office of Science, NOAA, and STEM education. Draft Senate Climate/Energy Legislation, issues pertaining to climate change research, education, modeling, and services. Issues pertaining to NOAA reorganization. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Title IV, Subtitle E, issues pertaining to climate change, energy, and research. HR 300, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act, all provisions. HR 2685, Climate And Ocean Research and Coordination Act of 2009, Title I - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act. HR 21, Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, Title II - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 21, "Ocean Conservation, Education and national Strategy for the 21st Century Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Advocate for provisions in HR 2652, S 1124, and the annual Coast Guard Reauthorization Act to amend the 1998 American Fisheries Act to allow for fishing vessel replacement in the Alaska Pollock Fishery and on provisions to impose new fishing vessel safety requirements on existing fishing vessels. Oppose HR 21 unless the Federal Fishery Management System is explicity exempt from new requirements. And seeking revision to fishing vessel safety requirements in HR 2652 and HR 3619 that will require vessels undergoing a major conversion in 2010 or later to be classed and loadlined as such requiremenst pose technical difficulties. Support for the proposal in the FY 2011 President's Budget to provide $54 million to NOAA to implement Catch Shore programs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 21, national ocean policy standards; tax extenders legislation for alternative fuels tax credit extension; HR 3619, S. 1124 & S. 1194, AFA vessel replacement provision and extension of moratorium for requiring permits for incidental discharges from vessels; HR 1080, Pacific whiting treaty implementation
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Antiquities Act; Marine Monuments; HR21; HR6537
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; preparation for cap & trade legislaton; EPA proposed GHG Reporting rule; Funding for oil spill response research and development; HR21 preparation of testimony; Marine mammal rulemaking; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 1431 all provisions; H.R. 2227 Title 1 provisions; S. 570 all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy Security Act (ACESA); all provisions; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; all provisions; S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, all provisions; Timing of installation of the liquid gathering system in Pinedale development area 5.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 458 / H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Medicare Secondary Payor Act expansion creation of private right of action and weakening of causation evidence; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Alien Tort Statute scope of coverage; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; energy legislation (House/Senate); Alaska permitting/regulatory reform; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; Specific lobbying issues: Energy Policy; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; FY 2010 Appropriations. Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable). Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. Ozone quality issues.; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues); Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); HR 2454 Climate Change/Energy Bill; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (no bill number assigned yet), amendment related to Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, section 526; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 458 / H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Medicare Secondary Payor Act expansion creation of private right of action and weakening of causation evidence; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Alien Tort Statute scope of coverage; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Energy Policy; Omnibus Appropriations & Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, FY 2010 Appropriations. Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access (Ozone quality issues); Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues); Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act - protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act - all provisions; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act - State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - State Attorney General enforcement provisions; Carbon Capture and Sequestration; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy Security Act (ACESA); all provisions; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; all provisions; S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Advocacy with members of the House and Senate, and their staff members on behalf of legislation to establish a national ocean policy (HR 21) and to pass the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2009 (S 952) and HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
Client expense: $62,608 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Advocacy with members of the House and Senate, and their staff members on behalf of legislation to establish a national ocean policy (HR 21) and to pass the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2009 (S 952).
Client expense: $62,608 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE