Safe Freight Act

Monitor the following: Freight rail issues generally Positive Train Control Streamlining project delivery issues Rail safety issues, Crude by Rail Railroad construction project H.R.3040, Safe Freight Act, Mandated crew size and Rail safety issues

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

S.638 Railroad Anti-Trust Enforcement Act (oppose) Issues related to the Reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL110-432) (Monitor) Various issues associated w/ the transportation of crude oil by rail (monitor) Various issues associated w/ the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandates incorporated in PL 110-432 (monitor) Change the implementation date for positive train control (support) S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (support) H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) Various issues associated with tank car safety (monitor) Various issues associated w/ FCC approval of antennaes for positive train control (monitor) H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 (monitor) S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (oppose) S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (oppose) Various issues relating to Rail Service (monitor)

Client expense: $1,614,116 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; H.R.5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014; S.683 - To amend Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exceptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R.612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; H.R.3040 - Safe Freight Act; S.1462 - The Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control(PTC) Extension Act; Issues related to the Virginia Avenue Tunnel; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to environmental streamlining; RAPID Act environmental streamlining; S.1397 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act

Client expense: $687,774 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HR 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Rail Safety Reauthorization High-Speed Rail S 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act Reauthorization Amtrak Funding HR 3040 - Safe Freight Act HR 3634 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act Hr 4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan HR 5638 - Related to on duty time and the blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings HR 1544 - National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013 Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Rail Labor Protections Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Worker Security Training Rail Apprenticeships Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Nominations

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

H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act. H.R. 1906, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2013. Drone Safety, security, privacy and job creation issues.

Client expense: $341,600 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act" and Sec.21 of S. 2784, "Rail Safety Improvement Act" requiring 2-person locomotive crews.Opposed.

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 638 - 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.721 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. H.R.2066 - Pets on Trains Act of 2013 - To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act. H.R.4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. H.R.5449 - To reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. S. 2478 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to partner with industry to strengthen the safety culture and safety practices of short line and regional freight railroads. S. 2547 - A bill to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness Operational Needs and Safety Evaluation Subcommittee. S.2777 - Latest Title: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Inward and Outward Facing Cameras in Locomotives and Cab Cars. HR 5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Amtrak 2015 Budget Request Budget Control Act of 2011. (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits) H.J.RES.59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits)

Client expense: $186,052 · Firm income: Not reported

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

-Freight rail issues, including S.1462, The Rail & Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act and general issues surrounding "Crude by Rail". -Issues related to S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; Truck Size and Weight provisions; S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 (proposed Maritime Goods Movement User Fee) S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulation) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (transportation of hazardous materials) H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 (truck size and weight limits) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure investments) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of passenger rail service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulations) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure policy and investment) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3040 Safe Freight Act (all sections of full text)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, entire bill. H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions. P.L. 113-164, Continuing Resolution: rail safety and truck size and weight provisions. BNSF-SMART crew consist agreement (no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed. S.618, "Railroad Antirust Enforcement Act." Monitored.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor Sale of DM&E line west of Tracy, Minnesota--Support S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141): Post-enactment issues impacting 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.S. 638 Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Issues affecting implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill with respect to grants to high speed rail corridors. Provisions impacting freight rail, truck size and weight. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act. Contacted the House and Senate about H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013.

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

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

H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- Bill in its entirety; H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes; H.R. 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5101, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5122, the Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5345, the RESPONSE Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5638, a bill to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. __, to amend title 49 of the U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material and for other purposes; S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2858, the Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2784, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); *Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate Lobbying.

Client expense: $1,398,924 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- Bill in its entirety; H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes; H.R. 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5101, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5122, the Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5345, the RESPONSE Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5638, a bill to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. __, to amend title 49 of the U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material and for other purposes; S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2858, the Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2784, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); *Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate Lobbying.

Client expense: $1,398,924 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act. H.R. 1906, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2013. School Bus Safety Legislation.

Client expense: $341,600 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Freight rail issues generally Positive Train Control Streamlining project delivery issues Monitor the following: Rail safety issues, Crude by Rail Railroad construction project H.R.3040, Safe Freight Act, Mandated crew size and Rail safety issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PL 112-141 Post-enactment issues including truck size and weight study by US DOT, and Positive Train Control deadlines and implementation issues. S. 638 Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Provisions impacting freight rail in FY 2015 appropriations bills. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act. Hill Meetings to Discuss S.1509/H.R. 4105 Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638 - 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.721 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 H.R.2066 - Pets on Trains Act of 2013 - To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act H.R.4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. H.R.5449 - To reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. S. 2478 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to partner with industry to strengthen the safety culture and safety practices of short line and regional freight railroads. S. 2547 - A bill to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness Operational Needs and Safety Evaluation Subcommittee S.2777 Latest Title: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (Inward and Outward Facing Cameras in Locomotives and Cab Cars) Amtrak 2015 Budget Request Metra and Positive Train Control/TIGER Grant Budget Control Act of 2011 - (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits) H.J.RES.59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits Re-Nomination of Walt Barrows to the Railroad Retirement Board

Client expense: $262,676 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Rail Safety Reauthorization High-Speed Rail S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act Reauthorization Amtrak Funding H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act H.R. 3634 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R. 4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to Establish and Implement a Fatigue Management Plan H.R. 5638 - Related to on duty time and the blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings H.R. 1544 - National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013 Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Rail Labor Protections Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Worker Security Training Rail Apprenticeships Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Nominations

Client expense: $210,000 · 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

Issues related to S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Freight rail issues, specifically to secure cosponsors to S.1462, The Rail & Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act. Issues related to Truck Size and Weight provision of H.R.612, The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013,and pending rail safety legislation to be introduced in the U.S. Senate; S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act and consideration of a companion bill in the House of Representatives; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act.Issues related to railroad focused hearings, including "Freight Rail Services: Improving the Performance of America's Rail System" and ongoing issues surrounding "Crude by Rail".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No Bill No.: 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; 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.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget 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. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

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

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

S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014; S. 683 - To amend 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. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act;S. 1462 - The Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act; Issues related to the Virginia Avenue Tunnel; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to environmental streamlining; RAPID Act environmental streamlining; S. 1397 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act

Client expense: $689,929 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed requiring 2-person locomotive crews.

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.638 Railroad Anti-trust Enforcement Act (oppose) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the transportation of crude oil by rail (monitor)Various issues associated with the reauthorization of the Rail Passenger Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandateas incorporated in PL 110-432 (monitor) Change the implementation date for positive train control (support) S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (support) H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) Various issues associated with tank car safety (monitor) Various issues associated with FCC approval of antennaes for positive train control (monitor) H.R. 2610 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor; oppose provision increasing truck weights in Idaho) S.1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor) H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 (monitor) S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (oppose) S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (oppose) Various issues relating to Rail Service (monitor)

Client expense: $1,406,891 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, entire bill. H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions. P.L. 113-164, Continuing Resolution: rail safety and truck size and weight provisions. BNSF-SMART crew consist agreement (no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Acxt S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safety transportation by rail of crude oil

Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 4745/S. 2438 -- FY 2015 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil

Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor Sale of DM&E line west of Tracy, Minnesota--Support S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3040 Safe Freight Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4439, A bill to ensure that minority-owned and women-owned businesses have a full and fair opportunity to compete in covered rail projects and contracts, and that the Federal Government does not subsidize discrimination in covered rail projects -- bill in its entirety; S.2241, Equity in Law Enforcement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4738, Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, the Railroad Safety and Positive Tran Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues relate to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Activity related to a nominee to the United State Railroad Retirement Board Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); * Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.

Client expense: $2,088,676 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act. H.R. 1906, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2013. School Bus Safety Legislation.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141): Post-enactment issues impacting 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.S. 638 Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Issues affecting implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill with respect to grants to high speed rail corridors. Provisions impacting freight rail, truck size and weight. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act. Contacted the House and Senate about H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013.

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

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

PL 112-141 Post-enactment issues including truck size and weight study by US DOT, and Positive Train Control deadlines and implementation issues. S. 638 Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Provisions impacting freight rail in S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 and H.R. 3080- Water Resources Reform and Development Act 2013. Provisions impacting freight rail in FY 2014 appropriations bills. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act.Hill Meetings to Discuss S.1509/H.R. 4105 Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No Bill No.: 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; 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.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget 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. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

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

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

Freight rail issues generally Rail safety issues, Crude by Rail Railroad construction project H.R.3040, Safe Freight Act, Mandated crew size and Rail safety issues Positive Train Control

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. [CONT. NEXT PAGE]S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation and regulations dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE