Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011

H.R. 721 / S. 672 and H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; (continued) authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011". H.R. 5972/S. 2322/PL 112-175 and successor legislation (no bill number) for the balance of FY2013: Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2013.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 721 / S. 672 and H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.49 - 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; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 110-432 the PRIIA rail safety bill; Post-enactment and implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in S.1813 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); S. 2322/S.Rept.112-157/ H.R.5972/H.Rept.112-541- Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2013 appropriations bills; Transportation policy issues in S.326 the Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011 and S.371 the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2011; Post-enactment issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in P.L. 112-141

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

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

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit - and the same issue in: H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306)

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

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

S. 672/H.R. 721, H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

S. 628/H.R. 2347 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska, and Delta Junction, Alaska, to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1813/H.R. 7/H.R.4348/P.L. 112-141 Post-enactment MAP-21 issues on computation of FTA formula funds. No bill number-support railroad industry efforts for more time to meet the positive train control mandate. S. 672/H.R. 721, H.R. 8 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

HR 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011; all provisions relating to the 45G short line tax credit. HR 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012; Title III - Business Tax Extenders, Sec. 306. Extension of railroad track maintenance credit.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4251 -- Port Security Act 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 services in the United States Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 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 services in the United States Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short-Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 412/H.R. 104 -- Use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbor maintenance

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. (Rail-Highway Grade Crossing) H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Developement, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S.158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S.301 A bill to amend Title 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the bus security assistance) S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metra's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organizaiton as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. H.R.1 Amendment No. 3384 - Amendment to restrict Amtrak Funding.

Client expense: $362,270 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. (Rail-Highway Grade Crossing) H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Developement, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S.158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S.301 A bill to amend Title 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the bus security assistance) S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metra's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organizaiton as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. H.R.1 Amendment No. 3384 - Amendment to restrict Amtrak Funding.

Client expense: $362,270 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S. 672/H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Act of 2011; all provisions regarding the 45G shortline tax credit.

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

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

H.R. 721/S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 Corporate Tax Rate Reduction H.R. 4196/S. 2240 - To extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets. H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Extension of the wind energy production tax credit

Client expense: $1,503,998 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: 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. 2091. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. No bill. Corporate tax reform. Supported reduction in corporate tax rate. Monitored, H.R. 721 and S. 672. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 306 of H.R. 8, "Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012" (PL112-240). Supported.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 721/S 672: Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 -- support passage Surface Transportation Board approval of Santa Cruz Branch Line purchase

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 S. 2322/H.R. 5972 -- FY 2013 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4251 -- Port Security Act H.J. Res. 117 -- Continuing Resolution 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short-Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 412/H.R. 104 -- Use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for harbor maintenance

Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 721/S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 Corporate Tax Rate Reduction H.R. 4196/S. 2240 - To extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets. H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and job Creation Act of 2012 Reducing Corporate Tax Rate Extension of the wind energy production tax credit

Client expense: $1,166,726 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011; all provisions relating to the 45G short line tax credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R . 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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 H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs H.R. 721/S. 100/S. 672 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit H.R. 825 - The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (Rail-Highway Grade Crossings) H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 - Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. H.R. 5972/S.2322 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) (Federal Railroad Administration Funding) (Funding for California High Speed Rail) S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 162- a bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011 (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S. 301 A bill to amend 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201. S. 628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation S. 1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the-bus security assistance) S.1596 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtrak Funding) S. 1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weights impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metras MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 - To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a repesentative, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $454,213 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 2091. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported. H.R. 721, S. 672, and S. 100. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011. Supported. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports reduction in the corporate tax rate.

Client expense: $1,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.49 - 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; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 110-432 the PRIIA rail safety bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in S.1813 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, H.R.7, H.R.4348, and P.L. 112-141 regarding the reauthorization of surface transportation law; S. 2322/S.Rept.112-157/ H.R.5972/H.Rept.112-541- Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in appropriations bills; H. Rept. 112-421 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the House FY2013 budget and the US DOT FY2013 Budget Proposal; Transportation policy issues in S.326 the Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011 and S.371 the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2011; Issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in H.R.7, S.1813, S.112, H.R.763, H.R.801, H.R.1574, H.R.4348, and P.L. 112-141

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

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

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

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

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

Support for extension of the railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) in H.R. 721 and S. 672

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

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

House and Senate: H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit; H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R. 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail (continued) grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation; TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2013. House, Senate, and Federal Railroad Administration: Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in authorization and appropriations bills listed above.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 672/H.R. 721 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

S. 628/H.R. 2347 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska, and Delta Junction, Alaska, to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1813/H.R. 7/H.R.4348 (1) Post-enactment S.1813 issues on computation of FTA formula funds and (2) support railroad industry efforts for more time to meet the positive train control mandate. S. 672/H.R. 721 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

HR 721/S 672: Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 -- support passage S 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act -- funding for federal highway, transit, and railroad improvement programs; enhance suballocation of highway funds to metro areas; preserve current MPO structure and transportation enhancements Surface Transportation Board approval of Santa Cruz Branch Line purchase

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

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

S. 672/H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Act of 2011; all provisions regarding the 45G shortline tax credit.

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

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

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - 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. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R. 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation; TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2013; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in authorization and appropriations bills listed above.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for extension of the railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) in H.R. 721 and S. 672; Support for Commuter Tax Incentives in the context of S. 1813/H.R. 7/H.R. 4348 MAP-21.

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

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

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - 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. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R. 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; H.R. 304 - 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; Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program

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

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

H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.49 - 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; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 110-432 the PRIIA rail safety bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in S.1813 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, H.R.7, H.R.4348, and P.L. 112-141 regarding the reauthorization of surface transportation law; S. 2322/S.Rept.112-157/ H.R.5972/H.Rept.112-541- Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in appropriations bills; H. Rept. 112-421 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the House FY2013 budget and the US DOT FY2013 Budget Proposal; Transportation policy issues in S.326 the Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011 and S.371 the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2011; Issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in H.R.7, S.1813, S.112, H.R.763, H.R.801, H.R.1574, H.R.4348, and P.L. 112-141

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

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

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

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

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

S. 672/H.R. 721 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

S. 628/H.R. 2347 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska, and Delta Junction, Alaska, to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1813/H.R. 7/H.R.4348 (1) Preserve certain Alaska Railroad-related FTA funding provisions currently in P.L. 109-59 and (2) support railroad industry efforts for more time to meet the positive train control mandate. S. 672/H.R. 721 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety H.R. 304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of Title 49, U.S.C., and for other purposes. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (Rail-Highway Grade Crossings). H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airlines and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services), (Amtrak Funding), (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak). S.301 A bill to amend 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the-bus security assistance). S.1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtrak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP 21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association), (Coal Ash), (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure), (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy). METRA's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application. H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $469,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office