European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum.IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC): Filed for approval with DOT (DOT-OST-2013-0048) for Resolution 787 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (HR3547, HJRES59) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of legislation on budget, appropriations, and deficit reduction Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometric Exit (HR3141), Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum.IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC): Filed for approval with DOT (DOT-OST-2013-0048) for Resolution 787; met with House and Senate offices European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometric Exit (HR3141), Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum.IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC): Filed for approval with DOT (DOT-OST-2013-0048) for Resolution 787; met with House and Senate offices European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum.IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC): Filed for approval with DOT (DOT-OST-2013-0048) for Resolution 787; met with House and Senate offices European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored aviation-related issues, including safety, security, environment and efficiency, modernization; H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 S.1956 -- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2594: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Candice S. Miller | Republican | MI |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Chip Cravaack | Republican | MN |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | Republican | WY |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| Frank A. LoBiondo | Republican | NJ |
| Frank C. Guinta | Republican | NH |
| Gary G. Miller | Republican | CA |
| Howard Coble | Republican | NC |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| Jean Schmidt | Republican | OH |
| Jerry F. Costello | Democratic | IL |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Laura Richardson | Democratic | CA |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | TX |
| Nick J. Rahall II | Democratic | WV |
| Patrick Meehan | Republican | PA |
| Pedro R. Pierluisi | Democratic | PR |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Randy Hultgren | Republican | IL |
| Reid J. Ribble | Republican | WI |
| Rick Larsen | Democratic | WA |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Steve Southerland II | Republican | FL |
| Thomas E. Petri | Republican | WI |
| Tim Holden | Democratic | PA |
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 50 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support reauthorization of African and Asian Elephant Conservation Funds and Rhino/Tiger Conservation Fund; advocate amending bill to include reauthorizations of the Great Ape and Marine Turtle Conservation Funds H.R. 1760 - Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - supportH.R. 1761 Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 support H.R. 2250 EPA Relief Act of 2011 oppose H.R. 2594 / S. 1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 oppose, and advocate in support of a U.S. position in support of a global mechanism to regulate GHG emissions from international shipping and aviation H.R. 2681 - Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 oppose H.R. 3210 Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act oppose H.R. 3510 / S. 3208 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act support H.R. 4089 Sportsmens Heritage Act of 2012 oppose opening public lands to unregulated hunting and fishing, allowing importation of polar bear trophies, and reversing regulations to limit use of lead ammunition on public lands H.R. 4100 Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2011 support H.R. 4122 Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act / Senate Companion support ban on private ownership of big cats as pets H.R. 4171 Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 oppose S. 50 / House Companion Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act support S. 52 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act support S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 support S. 1881 Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act support S. 1916 Fishery Science Improvement Act oppose S. 1980 / House Companion Pirate Fishing Elimination Act support S. 3240 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 support Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance with Crop Insurance Subsidies; oppose amendments to limit ESA Bills (House and Senate) to reduce import and export of unsustainably harvested coral and coral dependent species (not yet introduced) support Feed the Future support; advocating for more robust integration of natural resource management and climate change
Client expense: $62,465 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 8, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 GA Caucus Issues H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 4199 - Closing Corporate Jet Tax Loopholes to Employ Veterans Act of 2012 S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2594- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, S. 1956- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1956, H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, Commercial Aviation. S. 2233, Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act, Visa Waiver Reform H.R. 3855, S. 2046, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act, Visa Waiver Reform. Aviation Safety. Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Spectrum. Certification. European Union Emissions Trading System. Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Sequestration. Cybersecurity.
Client expense: $3,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
H.R. 5326 and S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, NASA Funding. H.R. 6586, Space Exploration and Sustainability Act, NASA Reauthorization. H.R. 5972 and S. 2322, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, FAA Funding. S. 1956, H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. Aeronautics. International Space Station. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Space Exploration. Science Programs Space Shuttle. Constellation Program / Space Launch System. Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Aviation Safety. Certification. STEM Research and Funding. European Union Emissions Trading System. Boeing Commercial Aircraft.
Client expense: $3,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - support Senate Amendment 3448 extending certain tax credits for wind energy production H.R. 50 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011 support reauthorization of African and Asian Elephant Conservation Funds and Rhino/Tiger Conservation Fund; advocate amending bill to include reauthorizations of the Great Ape and Marine Turtle Conservation Funds H.R. 1760 Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support H.R. 1761 Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - support H.R. 2594 / S. 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 oppose, and advocate in support of a U.S. position in support of a global mechanism to regulate GHG emissions from international shipping and aviation H.R. 3510 / S. 3208 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act support H.R. 4089 Sportmens Heritage Act of 2012 oppose opening public lands to unregulated hunting and fishing, allowing importation of polar bear trophies, and reversing regulations to limit use of lead ammunition on public lands H.R. 4122 / S. 3547 - Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act / Senate Companion support ban on private ownership of big cats as pets S. 1000 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 - support S.1881 Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act support establishment of a climate adaptation framework for federal agencies Feed the Future No current legislation; support integration of natural resource management and climate change into the Presidents food security initiative Deforestation in Indonesia there is no current legislation; support implementation of U.S. policy to reduce deforestation Burma Natural Resource Management - there is no current legislation; support U.S. priorities for investments in Burma to include natural resource management
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act (S. 1956, H.R. 2594) Issues related to Transportation Security Administration and passenger screening (S. 3542, No-Hassle Flying Act) Aviation safety, including pilot training requirements; Department of Transportation nomination National airline policy development
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants. Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans. Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Opposition to EPA proposal to delay the implementation of the life-saving toxics standards for cement kilns. Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants. Support for a strong final soot standard issued by the EPA this year. Support for banning diesel as part of EPAs draft guidance on the use of diesel in hydraulic fracturing. Opposition to Shells request to negotiate a compliance order to violate air pollution standards it already agreed to meet as part of its Arctic Ocean offshore drilling program. Opposition to S. 3558, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, which is a blatant assault on the Clean Water Act that undermines the legacy of coordination and balance between federal and state governments that has resulted in significant progress towards cleaning up our nations waters. Opposition to S. 1956, H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, which would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit an operator of a civil aircraft of the United States from complying with this European aviation law reducing carbon pollution .
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011; implementaton of FAA reauthorization; budget and tax proposals; their impact on general aviation issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1956, H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 3824 - Airline First Responder Workplace Fairness Act S. 3263, H.R. 4350 - Safe Skies Act of 2012 Foreign Ownership and Carbotage Issues FAA Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Health Issues Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions Flight Duty Time Joint Venture Protections Open Skies China Repair Station Safety and Security Drug and Alcohol Testing for Repair Station Employees Lithium Battery Transportation Aviation Taxes and Fees Air Traffic Control Privatization Pilot and Flight Crew Fatigue Airline Bankruptcy Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 959 / S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 H.R. 2042 / S. 1487, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 H.R. 2146, DATA Act, including a provision to limit government conference spending, increase reporting requirements for federal agencies holding or participating in conferences, and place restrictions on government employees attending meetings and conferences H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 3039, Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011 H.R. 3120, Student Visa Reform Act H.R. 3341 / S. 1746, Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act H.R. 3855 / S. 2046, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 4006, To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to devise and submit a plan to Congress to ensure that the top ten airports with the largest volume of international travelers are sufficiently staffed by CBP officers H.R. 5741 / S. 3199, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2012 H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, including provisions related to the Visa Waiver Program and Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry H.R. 5968, Services to Allow New Destinations (STAND) for Tourism Act H.R. 6055, Facilitating Access of Services and Trade (FAST) Act of 2012 H.R. 6130, National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012 S. 1653, International Tourism Facilitation Act S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012, including a provision to limit government conference spending, increase reporting requirements for federal agencies holding or participating in conferences, and place restrictions on government employees attending meetings and conferences S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 2233, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act S. 3241, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions related to the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas Various issues relating to the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P. L. 112-74); Executive Order 13597, Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness; expansion of DHS trusted traveler programs, including Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program and the Transportation Security Administrations PreCheck; proposed change in the calculation of per diem rates by the U.S. General Services Administration; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; the importance of travel and reform and tourism (B-Visa Issues); the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas for international travelers, including provisions relating to staffing at U.S. Consulates and a visa videoconferencing pilot program; expansion of the Visa Waiver Program
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (Highway Bill) H.R. 658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 1447 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2012 H.R.2594 & S.1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R.3309 Federal Communications Commission Reform Act of 2012 H.R.3800 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 H.R.3816 & S.1335 Pilot's Bill of Rights H.R.4199 Closing Corporate Jet Tax Loopholes to Employ Veterans Act of 2012 H.R.4348 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II H.R.5855 & S.3216 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R.5972 & S.2333 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R.5872 Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 H.R.6159 Flight School Security Act H.R.6676 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2012 H.Con.Res.112 House Budget Resolution FY 13 S.1813 MAP 21 (Highway Bill) Sequestration Fiscal Cliff AvGas NextGen ADS-B FCC decision on Lightsquared and GPS User Fees Unmanned Aerial Systems - Airspace Use Charitable flights General Aviation aircraft depreciation Digital Charts Contract Tower Program Grand Canyon Over Flights St. Clair Regional Airport Blue Ash Airport Allentown / Queen City Airport Air Tour Operations Fuel Fraud Pearson Field Gillespie Field Airspace actions & VFR chart updates FAA Designee Management Program
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored aviation-related issues, including safety, security, environment and efficiency, modernization; H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 S.1956 -- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2594: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, H.R. 2594.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 2594 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 S 1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Other issues: Aviation Gas and Jet Fuel Climate Change/Emissions EPA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Piston-engine Aircraft Using Leaded Fuel
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Title III: Business Tax Extenders; Title IX: Budget Provision - Subtitle A: Modifications of Sequestration. HR 970 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2011 HR 549 Directs the FAA Administrator to establish and carry out a program to safely and feasibly address piston engine emissions, and for other purposes. S. 385 To include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits. HR 12 American Jobs Act of 2011--Section 421: General Aviation Treated as 7-year property S 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011--Section 421: General Aviation Treated as 7-year property S 1956 The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 HR 2594 The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Other issues: General aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation safety Part 135 aircraft charter National airspace system modernization Airport operational changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST-2007-27057, Consumer information regarding on-demand air taxi operations, and regarding air charter brokers Federal excise tax applicability Part 91/135 letters of authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501-reimbursement FAA safety management systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB appeal process FAA Docket: FAA-2008-0938--Pilot in Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certifications Rules Fuel tax revenue from general aviation providers being diverted into the Highway Trust Fund FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-0012; Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification for the Registration of Aircraft to the U.S. Citizen Trustees in Situations Involving Non-U.S. Citizen Trustors and Beneficiaries
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 2594/S 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. S. 3542, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. H.R. 5322, To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes. H.R. 6124, Families Flying Together Act of 2012. H.R. 6356, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6369, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6449, Air Travelers' Bill of Rights Act of 2012. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (NextGen). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Alternative Aviation Fuels. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Route Application for service to Haneda Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to the promotion of a National Airline Policy.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
UAL/Continental merger implementation H.R. 658- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2011; DCA slots; Lithium batteries H.R. 2594, EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, all sections S.1956, EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, all sections TSA legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Climate Change - opposing aviation fuel taxes; S.1956/H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011; S. 1079 - Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act; S 1254 - Advanced Biofuel Procurement; S. 1598 - The Anti-Excessive Speculation Act of 2011.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
See attached. H.R. 3450, S. 3263 Pilot Flight & Duty legislation S. 1956 EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2594 European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Legislative and regulatory monitoring for any changes to the Pilot Flight & Duty Time Rules Legislative and regulatory monitoring regarding transporting lithium batteries
Client expense: $2,875,880 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum. European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
- S 3263 / HR 4350 Pilot Flight & Duty Time - S 1956 / HR 2594 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 - Aviation Liberalization / Regulatory Policy - Noise and Night Flight Issues in European Union- US-Russia Aviation Negotiations
Client expense: $1,401,414 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 2594/S 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 2594/S 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2594- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, S. 1956- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 2594/S 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 S 652 - The BUILD Act with respect to eligibility of air traffic control systems AMR Chapter 11 Bankruptcy financial assistance for NextGen avionics equipage global distribution systems air traffic control and airport modernization airline economic and safety issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Reauthorization of airport and airway taxes; proposals relating to Emissions Trading Schemes; HR 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011; and Tax Reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. S. 3524, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. H.R. 5322, To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes. H.R. 6124, Families Flying Together Act of 2012. H.R. 6356, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6369, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6449, Air Travelers' Bill of Rights Act of 2012. H.R. 6055, Facilitating Access of Services and Trade Act of 2012. S. 3279, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012. Monitor the implementation of the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV, (P.L. 112-27). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (NextGen). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Alternative Aviation Fuels. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Civil Aviation Security Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Passenger Protection Regulations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Route Application for service to Haneda Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Flight & Duty Time Rule. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre Check, Known Crewmember, and Known Shipper Programs. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues related to the FAA block aircraft registration program (BARR) GA Caucus Issues H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 4199 - Closing Corporate Jet Tax Loopholes to Employ Veterans Act of 2012 S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 658 - FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 H.R. 970 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 12 - American Jobs Act of 2011 - Section 421: GA Aircraft Treated as 7-Year Property S. 1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011 - Section 421: GA Aircraft Treated as 7-Year Property
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1956, H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, Commercial Aviation. S. 2233, Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act, Visa Waiver Reform H.R. 3855, S. 2046 Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act, Visa Waiver Reforn Aviation Safety. Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Spectrum. Foreign Repair Stations. Certification. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. European Union Emissions Trading System. Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Sequestration.
Client expense: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 H.R.1447 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2012 H.R.2594 & S.1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R.3309, the Federal Communications Commission Reform Act of 2012 H.R.3800 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 H.R. 3816 & S.1335 Pilots Bill of Rights HR 4199 Closing Corporate Jet Tax Loopholes to Employ Veterans Act of 2012 HR 4348 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II H.R.5855 & S.3216 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 5972 & S.2333 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R.5872 Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 H.R.6159 Flight School Security Act H.Con.Res.112 House Budget Resolution FY 13 S.1813 MAP 21 AvGas NextGen ADS-B FCC decision on Lightsquared and GPS User Fees Unmanned Aerial Systems - Airspace Use Charitable flights General Aviation aircraft depreciation Digital Charts Contract Tower Program Grand Canyon Over flights St. Clair Regional Airport Blue Ash Airport Allentown/Queen City Airport Air Tour Operations Fuel Fraud Pearson Field Gillespie Filed Devils Lake
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 50 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthroization Act of 2011- support reauthorization of the Great Ape and Marine Turtle Conservation Funds H.R. 1760 - Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2011 support H.R. 1761 - Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011 support, advocating for changes H.R. 2594 / S. 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 oppose, and advocate in support of a U.S. position in support of a global mechanism to regulate GHG emissions from international shipping and aviation H.R. 3210 - Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness - oppose H.R. 3510 / S. 3208 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act support H.R. 4089 Sportmens Heritage Act of 2012 oppose opening public lands to unregulated hunting and fishing, allowing importation of polar bear trophies, and reversing regulations to limit use of lead ammunition on public lands H.R. 4122 / S. 3547 - Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act support ban on private ownership of big cats as pets" S. 1000 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 - support S. 1881 Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act - support establishing a climate adaptation framework for federal agencies Trans-Pacific Partnership - support a strong environmental chapter U.S. Policy Regarding Burma - support considering the role of natural resource management in determination of next steps
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 959 / S. 497, Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 H.R. 2042 / S. 1487, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2146 / S. 1222, DATA Act H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 3039, Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act of 2011 H.R. 3312, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 H.R. 3120, Student Visa Reform Act H.R. 3341 / S. 1746, Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America Act H.R. 3632 / S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act H.R. 3855 / S. 2046, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 4006, To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to devise and submit a plan to Congress to ensure that the top ten airports with the largest volume of international travelers are sufficiently staffed by CBP officers H.R. 5741 / S. 3199, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2012 H.R. 5850, Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2012 H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, including provisions related to the Visa Waiver Program and Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry H.R. 5968, Services to Allow New Destinations (STAND) for Tourism Act H.R. 6055, Facilitating Access of Services and Trade (FAST) Act of 2012 H.R. 6130, National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012 S. 1601, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012, including provisions related to the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas S. 1653, International Tourism Facilitation Act S. 1746 / H.R. 3341, Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States of America (VISIT USA) Act S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012, including a provision to limit government conference spending, increase reporting requirements for federal agencies holding or participating in conferences, and place restrictions on government employees attending meetings and conferences S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 2233, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act S.3199, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2012 S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 Various issues relating to the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P. L. 112-074); Executive Order 13597; expansion of DHS trusted traveler programs including Customs and Border Protections Global Entry program and the Transportation Security Administrations PreCheck; a proposed change in the calculation of per diem rates by the U.S. General Services Administration; the importance of travel and reform and tourism (B-Visa Issues); the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-074); the issuance of B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas for international travelers, including provisions relating to staffing at U.S. Consulates and a visa videoconferencing pilot program; expansion of the Visa Waiver Program
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy American policy H.R. 12, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 104, RAMP Act H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011, including issues related to Hours of Service H.R. 1802 / S. 939, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011 H.R. 2594 / S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, including S.AMDT.2859 to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay taxes and penalties imposed on United States air carriers pursuant to the European Union emissions trading scheme and S.AMDT.2860 to provide for the reassessment by the Secretary of Transportation of a determination that it is in the public interest to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme H.R. 2971 / S. 1300, Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3145, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3259 / S. 1550, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 H.R. 3096 / S. 1400, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 H.R. 3632, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act H.R. 3864 / S. 1913, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) H.R. 4350 / S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2012 H.R. 5325 / S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 including issues related to water infrastructure H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, including issues related to agreements for reimbursements to the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner H.R. 5972 / S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6051, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012 S. 412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development S. 1813, MAP-21, provisions relating to surface transportation/Buy America policy S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 S. 2132, Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 H.RES. 697, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes H.J. RES. 117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 Various issues relating to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141); highway and transit reauthorization, financing, and funding; commuter parking and transit benefits; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; water resource development; pilot flight and duty; financing of large infrastructure projects, including surface transportation, aviation, waterways, and clean water through alternative mechanisms including an infrastructure bank, public/private partnerships, and bonding programs such as Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects (TRIP); Department of Transportation lithium-ion battery transportation rule; fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards; Transportation Security Administration authorization for Fiscal 2012 and 2013; Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program and funding for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs); clean and drinking water funding and financing; expanding Buy America requirements; Public Private Partnerships; National Freight Program; potential labor strike in East and Gulf Coast ports
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 970 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2011 HR 549 Directs the FAA Administrator to establish and carry out a program to safely and feasibly address piston engine emissions, and for other purposes. S. 385 To include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits. HR 12 American Jobs Act of 2011--Section 421: General Aviation Aircraft Treated as 7-year Property S 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011--Section 421: General Aviation Aircraft Treated as 7-year Property S 1335 Pilots Bill of Rights HR 3816 Pilots Bill of Rights HR 2594 The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 S 1956 The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Other issues: General Aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation safety Part 135 aircraft charter National airspace system modernization Airport operational changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST-2007-27057, Consumer information regarding on-demand air taxi operations, and regarding air charter brokers Federal excise tax applicability Part 91/135 letters of authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501-reimbursement FAA safety management systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB appeal process FAA Docket: FAA-2008-0938--Pilot in Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certification Rules Fuel tax revenue from general aviation providers being diverted into the Highway Trust Fund FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-0012; Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification for the Registration of Aircraft to the U.S. Citizen Trustees in Situations Involving Non-U.S. Citizen Trustors and Beneficiaries
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 2594 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 S 1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Other Issues: Aviation Gas and Jet Fuel Climate Change/Emissions EPA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Piston-engine Aircraft Using Leaded Fuel
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Airline service issues. Flight applications for US to Tokyo Haneda route - Executive Branch action re this issue. Aviation security fees - Proposed legislation re this issue. Impact of pending "fiscal cliff" of taxes and sequestration on aviation issues. Payment of European Union tax on aviation carbon emissions - HR 2594 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011; S 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 2594/S 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
See attached. H.R. 3450, S. 3263 Pilot Flight & Duty legislation S. 1956 EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 H.R. 2594 European Union Emission Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 Legislative and regulatory monitoring for any changes to the Pilot Flight & Duty Time Rules Legislative and regulatory monitoring regarding transporting lithium batteries
Client expense: $3,085,989 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
UAL/Continental merger implementation H.R. 658- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2011; DCA slots; Lithium batteries H.R. 2594, EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, all sections S.1956, EU Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, all sections TSA legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum. European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues TSA Authorization: HR3011 - met with House Homeland Security Committee, Senate Commerce Committee, and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on provisions in the bill and industry priorities Flight Duty Periods: S3263 - met with Senate offices on bill to include cargo carriers in flight duty period regulations
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 0010-The Reins Act-(Oppose - undermines EPA authority to issue clean air and water standards) H.R. 0872-Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 -(All Sections) H.R. 0960-Mining Jobs Protection Act-(All Sections) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 1084-Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011-(All Sections) H.R. 1204-To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources, and for other purposes.-(All Sections) H.R. 1375-Clean Water Protection Act-(All Sections) H.R. 1633-Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011-(All Sections) H.R. 2250-EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011-(Oppose-All) H.R. 2273-Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose-All) H.R. 2401-Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011-(Oppose-All) H.R. 2594-European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011-(Oppose) H.R. 2681-Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011-(Oppose-All) H.R. 3010-Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011-(Oppose) H.R. 3158-Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act-(Oppose) H.R. 3409-Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012-(Oppose) H.R. 3630-Payroll Tax Extension Bill-(oppose provision on boilers and KXL) H.R. 4406-Stop Invasive Species Act-(Support) H.R. 4471-Gasoline Regulations Act-(Oppose) H.R. 4480-Domestic Energy and Jobs Act-(Opens new areas for offshore and onshore drilling; weakens the Clean Air Act) H.R. 4965-To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.-(Oppose-All) H.R. 5325-Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013-(Supported Moran WOTUS Amendment, anti-environmental riders) H.R. 5959-ACHE Act-(Support) H.R. 5961-Farmers Privacy Act of 2012-(Oppose) H.R. 6223-Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012-(Oppose) SENATE S. 0847-Safe Chemicals Act-(Support) S. 1369-Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act-(All Sections) S. 1392-EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011-(Oppose) S. 1400-Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011-(Oppose) S. 1502-Clean Rivers Act of 2011-(Support) S. 1720-McCain Amendment - Jobs Through Growth Act-(Oppose) S. 1751-Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose) S. 1815-Cross State Air Pollution Act-(Oppose) S. 1833-Fair Compliance Act-(Oppose) S. 1960-Jobs Creation Act-(Oppose) S. 2107-Social Security Preservation through Individual Choice Enhancement Act-(oppose provision on boilers and KXL) S. 2109-Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012-(Oppose) S. 2245-Preserve the Waters of the United States Act-(Oppose) S. 3240-Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012-(Opposed Water Amendments, Oppose HFRA provision) S. 3512-Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012-(Oppose) S. 3558-Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act-(Oppose) S.J. Res. 27-Joint Resolution Disapproving of EPA CSAPR-(Oppose) S.J. Res. 37-Mercury Air Toxics CRA-(Oppose) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Appropriations Bill-(Interior) Bill to place moratorium on export of Natural Gas-(All Sections) Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) bill to delay air toxics rule for utlities-(Oppose delay of mercury air toxics safegaurds) Sen. Cardin resolution on Clean Water Act anniversary-(Support) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI - Continued) Coal Tar Sealants-(All Sections) NSPS delay bill-(Oppose-All)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, H.R. 2594.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Climate Change - opposing aviation fuel taxes; S.1956/H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011; S. 1079 - Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act; S 1254 - Advanced Biofuel Procurement; S. 1598 - The Anti-Excessive Speculation Act of 2011
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)