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.

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. H.Res. 1366. "Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry." Supported. H.Res. 1463. " Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day." Supported. No bill. Administration's Budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. No bill. Positive Train Control. Advocated legislation or admininstrative action to use the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec.104 of PL 110-142. No bill. Federal Railroad Administration's "High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program-- Stakeholder Agreement" May 12, 2010 "Guidance." Urged changes. No bill. "Diesel Emission Reduction Act" extension. Supported extension. H.R. 6150. " To extend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under sec. 28103 of title 49 USC, and for other purposes." Opposed H.R.5944. "Railroad Hours of Service Technical Correction Act." Under review.

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)

P.L. 110-432 (Rail Safety Act) (1) Communicate progress on and seek advice in implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, & (2) Issues in FCC proceeding to secure spectrum for Positive Train Control. HR5850/S3644 - Support appropriations for Positive Train Control grants to state passenger railroads. Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions; H.R. 6150 Issues relating to liability limitations in certain passenger rail accidents or incidents.

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

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; 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; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - Solicitation and coordination of communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportunities under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications; 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: $50,000

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)

S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, S. 3705, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6150, S. 3982, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6519, Railroad Hours of Service 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)

H.R. 233 & S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Senate and House bills making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2011. H.R. 3617 & S. 1498m Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Senate and House bills making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY 2011, and for other purposes. S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act. H.R. 5976 and S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act. H.R. 6150 and S. 3982, a bill to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues related to federal public transportation, highway and transit security programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 3081, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), legislation related to transit safety, including the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles (H.R. 5791), and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents (H.R. 6150), legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit (H.R. 4853).

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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. 6150, A bill to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents, bill in its entirety; S. 3982, A bill to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents, bill in its entirety;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, bill in its entirety; S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act, bill in its entirety; S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, bill in its entirety; H.R. __, A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2011, bill in its entirety; S. ____, A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2011, bill in its entirety; H.R. 3617, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, bill in its entirety; H.R. ___, A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY2011, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. ____, A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for FY2011, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2868, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, bill in its entirety; H.R. 5976, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act, bill in its entirety; S. 3629, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6150, A bill to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents, bill in its entirety; S. 3982,A bill to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents, bill in its entirety;

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6150 / S. 3982 - legislation to amend the liability on certain passenger rail accidents

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.233/S.146 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1799 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 H.R.250 - Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act H.R.693 - To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R.1618/S.779 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Surface Transportation Authorization Act, issues relating to freight eligibility and freight rail projects S.1036 - To establish national purposes and goals for Federal Surface Transportation activities and create a national surface transportation plan H.R.2530 - Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2009 H.R.2125/S.791 - Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S.238 - Build American Bonds Act of 2009, issues relating to rail infrastructure bonds S.1498/H.3617 - To provide an extension of highway programs under SAFETEA-LU S.2889 - To reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board H.R.6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, USC. H.R.6291 - Freight Focus Act of 2010 H.R.5976/S.3629 - Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 - Railroad Hours of Service Act

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)

H.R.6150 and S.3982 related to limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Administration's Budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. H.R. 4714, S. 2768. "National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act." Raised issues regarding granting NTSB subpoena power with respect to recording devices and recordings (Sec. 3 (c) (2). No bill. Positive Train Control. Advocated legislation or administrative action to use the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec.104 of PL 110-142. No bill. Federal Railroad Administration's "High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program-- Stakeholder Agreement" May 12, 2010 "Guidance." Urged changes. S.3973. "Diesel Emission Reduction Act" extension. Supported. H.R. 6150, S. 3982. " To extend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under sec. 28103 of title 49 USC, and for other purposes." Opposed H.R.5944 "Railroad Hours of Service Technical Correction Act" and H.R. 7598 "Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010." Under review.

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

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

H.R.6150 and S.3982 related to limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150/S. 3982 (no short title); 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. S.3884 (Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act); to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations.

Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, White House Office

HR 6150, S 3982

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

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

H.R.5850/S.3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2011, Highways and transit development and safety programs. Public Law 111-322, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, Highway programs. 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, Impact on infrastructure programs. Transportation grant program issues.

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

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

H.R.5850/S.3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2011, Highways and transit development and safety programs. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, Transportation development and goods movement programs. 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, Impact on infrastructure programs. Transportation grant program issues.

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

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

HR 6150, S 3982

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

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

HR 6150, S 3982

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

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

S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 146 and HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. Surface Transportation Authorization Act. Monitor proposals concerning railroads including railroad safety and railroad funding. HR 6150 and S 3982 to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (monitor).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 146 and HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. Surface Transportation Authorization Act. Monitor proposals concerning railroads including railroad safety and railroad funding. HR 6150 and S 3982 to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (monitor).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 146 and HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. Surface Transportation Authorization Act. Monitor proposals concerning railroads including railroad safety and railroad funding. HR 6150 and S 3982 to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (monitor).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.6150 and S.3982

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.6150 and S.3982

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 130 highway grade-crossing program and all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $970,000 · 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)

P.L. 110-432 (Rail Safety Act) communicate progress to and seek advice in implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate. HR5850/S3644: Support appropriations for Positive Train Control grants to state passenger railroads. Monitor all rail-related legislation and agency actions; H.R. 6150 Issues relating to liability limitations in certain passenger rail accidents or incidents.

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

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

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. H.Res. 1366. "Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry." Supported. H.Res. 1463. " Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day." Supported. No bill. Administration's Budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. No bill. Positive Train Control. Advocated legislation or admininstrative action to use the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec.104 of PL 110-142. No bill. Federal Railroad Administration's "High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program-- Stakeholder Agreement" May 12, 2010 "Guidance." Urged changes. No bill. "Diesel Emission Reduction Act" extension. Supported extension. H.R. 6150. " To extend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under sec. 28103 of title 49 USC, and for other purposes." Opposed H.R.5944. "Railroad Hours of Service Technical Correction Act." Under review.

Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

: 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; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - Solicitation and coordination of communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportunities under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; No bill number - Issues related to pending RRIF Loan Program; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for NII/TIGER applications pending from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Port of Grays Harbor, Washington, the Port of Miami, the State of North Carolina, and various local entities in Connecticut and Massachussetts; 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: $50,000

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

: 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 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, and S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/201; 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.5850/S.3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2011, Highways and transit development and safety programs. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, Transportation development and goods movement programs. 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, Impact on infrastructure programs. Transportation grant program issues.

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

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

H.R.5850/S.3644, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2011, Highways and transit development and safety programs. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, Transportation development and goods movement programs. 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, Impact on infrastructure programs.

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

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

H.R.233/S.146 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R.1799 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 H.R.250 - Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act H.R.693 - To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R.1618/S.779 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Surface Transportation Authorization Act, issues relating to freight eligibility and freight rail projects S.1036 - To establish national purposes and goals for Federal Surface Transportation activities and create a national surface transportation plan H.R.2530 - Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2009 H.R.2125/S.791 - Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S.238 - Build American Bonds Act of 2009, issues relating to rail infrastructure bonds S.1498/H.R.3617 - To provide an extension of highway programs under SAFETEA-LU S.2889 - To reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board H.R.6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, USC. H.R.6291 - Freight Focus Act of 2010 H.R.5976/S.3629 - Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010

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)

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: $1,223,591 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues related to federal public transportation, highway and transit security programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), legislation related to transit safety, including the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles (H.R. 5791), and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents (H.R. 6150), legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit.

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

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

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 2009 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. 5850/S. 3644 -- FY 2011 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation H.R. 6150 -- Legislation to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS 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: $475,000 · 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 2009 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 -- Legislation to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS 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: $475,000 · 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

H.R. 5381/S. 3302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Act), to require motor vehicle safety standards relating to vehicle electronics and to reauthorize and provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with specific interest in the preemption of state laws. H.R. 6150 (no short title), 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. Lobbying with regard to consumer safety as it relates to cars with keyless ignition.

Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, White House Office

HR 6150

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE