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Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
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2015 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 S. 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 Harbor Maintenance Tax Surveying and Mapping Services H.R. 3202 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act H.R. 3753 - Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 H.R. 1149 - Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 H.R. 3464 - Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 S. 1509, H.R. 4105 - Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Jones Act Passenger Vessels Services Act Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Cargo Preference Port Security
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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
Issues relating to legislation to convey federal lands at Port Clarence, AK to Bering Straits Native Corporation, the State of Alaska and U.S. Coast Guard (H.R.4668); Coast Guard Reauthorization bills with regard to Port Clarence disposition and LORAN C station disposition (H.R.4005/S.2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; S. 488 (Stabenow): Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization; Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits; H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013; Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package; S. 2260-Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector; National Defense Authorization Act HR 3979 and issues related to natural gas vehicles.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to increased use of natural gas in federal agencies and commercial military fleets; Issues related to the use of natural gas as a fuel source in maritime vessels on U.S. and international waterways; Issues related to the emissions control area (ECA) regulations; Issues related to regulatory authority of the U.S. Coast Guard;H.R. 4005-Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4435, S. 2410, National Defense Authorization Act FY2015: matters relating to coastwise laws. H.R. 4005, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014; S. 2444, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY2015 and FY2016: matters relating to coastwise laws. Any proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States. Implementation and enforcement of 19 C.F.R. 4.80b(a).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Reauthorization of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, HR 4742 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, HR 4005 - Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Act, provisions relating to federal fishery management policy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
P.L. 113-121, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014: Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund provisions and Great Lakes needs. H.R. 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014: provisions related to ballast water. H.R. 4005, Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, provisions relating to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and amendments relating to ballast water. S. 2556, H.R. 5713, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014, entire bill. S. 2094, H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. S. 2444. Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2015 and 2016: vessel discharge amendments; proposed expansion of the Thunder Bay Sanctuary (no specific bill). Regulation of vessel ballast water by the Government of Canada.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Took position in support of: HJRES78-113 HJRES88-113 HJRES91-113 HR1014-113 HR1132-113 HR1134-113 HR1171-113 HR1223-113 HR1236-113 HR1238-113 HR1251-113 HR1284-113 HR1305-113 HR1316-113 HR1333-113 HR1344-113 HR1357-113 HR1402-113 HR1405-113 HR1412-113 HR1438-113 HR1443-113 HR1453-113 HR1463-113 HR1464-113 HR1490-113 HR1497-113 HR1521-113 HR152-113 HR153-113 HR154-113 HR1593-113 HR1620-113 HR1623-113 HR1631-113 HR164-113 HR1702-113 HR1725-113 HR1729-113 HR1742-113 HR1759-113 HR1770-113 HR1774-113 HR179-113 HR1792-113 HR1796-113 HR1804-113 HR1805-113 HR1809-113 HR1824-113 HR183-113 HR1842-113 HR1864-113 HR1938-113 HR1957-113 HR1980-113 HR1987-113 HR2001-113 HR2002-113 HR2011-113 HR2016-113 HR2038-113 HR2039-113 HR2055-113 HR2056-113 HR2059-113 HR2065-113 HR2072-113 HR2079-113 HR2086-113 HR2088-113 HR2118-113 HR2119-113 HR2150-113 HR2151-113 HR2153-113 HR2157-113 HR2169-113 HR2185-113 HR2187-113 HR2189-113 HR2209-113 HR2210-113 HR2216-113 HR2227-113 HR2230-113 HR2272-113 HR2284-113 HR2327-113 HR235-113 HR241-113 HR2423-113 HR2481-113 HR2485-113 HR2510-113 HR2527-113 HR2528-113 HR2540-113 HR258-113 HR274-113 HR288-113 HR2882-113 HR2942-113 HR2974-113 HR303-113 HR3045-113 HR3056-113 HR3210-113 HR32-113 HR3230-113 HR3232-113 HR3237-113 HR3241-113 HR3246-113 HR3274-113 HR331-113 HR333-113 HR3337-113 HR3384-113 HR3387-113 HR340-113 HR3456-113 HR357-113 HR3593-113 HR3600-113 HR368-113 HR369-113 HR3790-113 HR385-113 HR401-113 HR4031-113 HR4037-113 HR4038-113 HR4085-113 HR411-113 HR4147-113 HR4150-113 HR4151-113 HR42-113 HR4261-113 HR430-113 HR4305-113 HR4435-113 HR4446-113 HR4486-113 HR449-113 HR4504-113 HR4594-113 HR4628-113 HR4977-113 HR5059-113 HR5589-113 HR562-113 HR569-113 HR570-113 HR577-113 HR602-113 HR631-113 HR635-113 HR671-113 HR679-113 HR683-113 HR697-113 HR733-113 HR806-113 HR813-113 HR821-113 HR833-113 HR834-113 HR844-113 HR894-113 HR897-113 HR921-113 HR933-113 HR958-113 HR975-113 HR984-113 HRES104-113 HRES32-113 S1015-113 S1034-113 S1039-113 S1042-113 S1046-113 S1050-113 S1058-113 S1060-113 S1061-113 S1076-113 S1081-113 S1089-113 S1092-113 S1148-113 S1255-113 S131-113 S1387-113 S1399-113 S1411-113 S153-113 S1558-113 S1578-113 S1581-113 S1582-113 S1583-113 S1585-113 S1586-113 S1588-113 S1589-113 S1591-113 S162-113 S1637-113 S1643-113 S1662-113 S1668-113 S1717-113 S1728-113 S1752-113 S1755-113 S1956-113 S1963-113 S1982-113 S1985-113 S1993-113 S1999-113 S2013-113 S2035-113 S2075-113 S2091-113 S2095-113 S210-113 S2190-113 S2231-113 S2300-113 S234-113 S2424-113 S2450-113 S25-113 S257-113 S2730-113 S2834-113 S2837-113 S287-113 S2930-113 S373-113 S412-113 S422-113 S430-113 S444-113 S46-113 S49-113 S492-113 S495-113 S515-113 S522-113 S529-113 S543-113 S572-113 S573-113 S6-113 S62-113 S629-113 S674-113 S695-113 S700-113 S734-113 S735-113 S748-113 S759-113 S778-113 S800-113 S810-113 S819-113 S825-113 S832-113 S851-113 S852-113 S863-113 S871-113 S875-113 S877-113 S889-113 S893-113 S894-113 S928-113 S932-113 S935-113 S938-113 S939-113 S964-113 S967-113 S990-113 S992-113 S995-113 Reviewed and/or monitored the following: HJRES72-113 HR1288-113 HR1492-113 HR1494-113 HR1605-113 HR1714-113 HR1816-113 HR1832-113 HR1855-113 HR1867-113 HR1885-113 HR1898-113 HR1904-113 HR1960-113 HR1988-113 HR2138-113 HR2207-113 HR2237-113 HR2249-113 HR2257-113 HR2310-113 HR2319-113 HR2341-113 HR2354-113 HR2358-113 HR2362-113 HR2377-113 HR2382-113 HR2397-113 HR2412-113 HR2470-113 HR247-113 HR2519-113 HR2522-113 HR2590-113 HR2642-113 HR2654-113 HR2661-113 HR2693-113 HR2704-113 HR2726-113 HR2743-113 HR2749-113 HR2785-113 HR2797-113 HR2841-113 HR2859-113 HR2876-113 HR2906-113 HR2907-113 HR2913-113 HR2941-113 HR2953-113 HR3007-113 HR3053-113 HR3087-113 HR3098-113 HR3106-113 HR3120-113 HR3145-113 HR3152-113 HR3164-113 HR3180-113 HR3181-113 HR3207-113 HR3214-113 HR3225-113 HR3276-113 HR3287-113 HR3310-113 HR3330-113 HR3352-113 HR3368-113 HR3369-113 HR3383-113 HR3395-113 HR3396-113 HR3397-113 HR3399-113 HR3405-113 HR3408-113 HR3418-113 HR3422-113 HR3441-113 HR3442-113 HR3443-113 HR3451-113 HR3453-113 HR3459-113 HR3469113 HR3474-113 HR3477-113 HR3493-113 HR3499-113 HR3506-113 HR3507-113 HR3508-113 HR3514-113 HR3515-113 HR3516-113 HR3521-113 HR3569-113 HR3576-113 HR3615-113 HR3646-113 HR3647-113 HR3671-113 HR3672-113 HR3725-113 HR3743-113 HR3775-113 HR3788-113 HR3789-113 HR3792-113 HR3794-113 HR3797-113 HR3798-113 HR3801-113 HR3804-113 HR3807-113 HR3808-113 HR3810-113 HR3831-113 HR3843-113 HR3852-113 HR3858-113 HR3876-113 HR3958-113 HR3974-113 HR4004-113 HR4005-113 HR4023-113 HR4050-113 HR4068-113 HR4095-113 HR4096-113 HR4101-113 HR4102-113 HR4110-113 HR4134-113 HR4141-113 HR4149-113 HR4184-113 HR4191-113 HR4198-113 HR4217-113 HR4232-113 HR4234-113 HR4235-113 HR4247-113 HR4248-113 HR4274-113 HR4276-113 HR4314-113 HR4335-113 HR4344-113 HR4356-113 HR4359-113 HR4370-113 HR4374-113 HR4394-113 HR4399-113 HR4408-113 HR4422-113 HR4485-113 HR4488-113 HR4489-113 HR4492-113 HR4516-113 HR4517-113 HR4561-113 HR4574-113 HR4580-113 HR4616-113 HR4629-113 HR4630-113 HR4656-113 HR4669-113 HR4674-113 HR4682-113 HR4688-113 HR4712-113 HR4720-113 HR4723-113 HR4725-113 HR4730-113 HR4741-113 HR4760-113 HR4766-113 HR4774-113 HR4778-113 HR4779-113 HR4793-113 HR4807-113 HR4810-113 HR4816-113 HR4818-113 HR4841-113 HR4852-113 HR4861-113 HR4862-113 HR4863-113 HR4875-113 HR4887-113 HR4892-113 HR4898-113 HR4900-113 HR4942-113 HR4971-113 HR4974-113 HR4999-113 HR5007-113 HR5009-113 HR5022-113 HR5023-113 HR5032-113 HR5042-113 HR5045-113 HR5046-113 HR5047-113 HR5048-113 HR5054-113 HR5061-113 HR5088-113 HR5094-113 HR5097-113 HR5112-113 HR5131-113 HR5157-113 HR5172-113 HR5193-113 HR5195-113 HR5229-113 HR5254-113 HR5273-113 HR5286-113 HR5290-113 HR5323-113 HR5332-113 HR5333-113 HR5336-113 HR5342-113 HR5349-113 HR5351-113 HR5369-113 HR5375-113 HR5391-113 HR5398-113 HR5432-113 HR5441-113 HR5475-113 HR5480-113 HR5484-113 HR5500-113 HR55-113 HR5518-113 HR5524-113 HR5618-113 HR5686-113 HR5708-113 HR5730-113 HR5731-113 HR5740-113 HR5762-113 HR604-113 HR748-113 HR883-113 HRES13-113 S1032-113 S1041-113 S1078-113 S1119-113 S1174-113 S1190-113 S1197-113 S1211-113 S1216-113 S1246-113 S1262-113 S1281-113 S1295-113 S1296-113 S1320-113 S1361-113 S1367-113 S140-113 S1403-113 S1434-113 S1471-113 S1486-113 S1540-113 S1547-113 S1556-113 S1559-113 S1580-113 S1593-113 S1624-113 S1644-113 S1659-113 S1669-113 S1682-113 S1684-113 S1688-113 S1703-113 S1736-113 S1740-113 S1741-113 S1751-113 S1760-113 S1775-113 S1844-113 S1856-113 S1863-113 S1869-113 S1892-113 S1917-113 S1919-113 S1950-113 S1977-113 S1987-113 S2009-113 S2014-113 S2053-113 S2138-113 S2145-113 S2179-113 S2243-113 S2258-113 S2259-113 S2264-113 S2281-113 S2296-113 S2298-113 S2312-113 S2316-113 S2333-113 S2341-113 S2350-113 S2357-113 S2358-113 S2362-113 S2368-113 S2393-113 S2395-113 S2396-113 S2410-113 S2413-113 S2419-113 S2422-113 S2423-113 S2425-113 S2428-113 S2448-113 S2467-113 S2468-113 S2507-113 S2545-113 S2606-113 S2639-113 S2654-113 S2687-113 S2700-113 S2707-113 S2738-113 S2740-113 S2782-113 S2810-113 S2822-113 S2843-113 S2950-113 S2951-113 S2958-113 S2965-113 S922-113 S927-113 S930-113 S944-113 SRES323-113 Took position in opposition to: HR1739-113 HR3614-113 HR595-113 HR803-113 S262-113
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard authorization bill (H.R.4005/S.2444); Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization (H.R.1399)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
House and Senate Water Resources Development Act (P.L.113-121 and H.R.3080/S.601) relative to use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund -- O&M funds/authority for dredging; monitoring Coast Guard Reauthorization legislation (H.R.4005/S.2444), provisions relating to cruise industry forum selection and penalty wage, safety, and compliance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
Issues relating to legislation to convey federal lands at Port Clarence, AK to Bering Straits Native Corporation, the State of Alaska and U.S. Coast Guard (H.R.4668); Coast Guard Reauthorization bills with regard to Port Clarence disposition and LORAN C station disposition (H.R.4005/S.2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4005, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014: Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to increased use of natural gas in federal agencies and commercial military fleets; Issues related to the use of natural gas as a fuel source in maritime vessels on U.S. and international waterways; Issues related to the emissions control area (ECA) regulations; Issues related to regulatory authority of the U.S. Coast Guard;H.R. 4005-Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; S. 488 (Stabenow): Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization; Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits; H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013; Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package; S. 2260-Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector; National Defense Authorization Act HR 3979 and issues related to natural gas vehicles.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Maritime Security Program, Food for Peace Program (P.L. 480); Restoration of U.S. -flag Cargo Preference Levels for Food Aid; EXIM Bank Reauthorization; Coast Guard Authorization (H.R. 4005/S.2444), particularly provisions related to food aid
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels. South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation. Fishing vessel safety issues. H.R.4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to responder immunity legislation; Issues relating to reforming provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) H.R. 4005 and S. 244, Coast Guard Authorization Acts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues pertaining to overnight passenger cruise vessels H.R. 1961, S. 1022 , and S. 2924 H.R. 4005, the Coast Guard Authorization Act / S.2444, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 HR 3896 - Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2014 S 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 Harbor Maintenance Tax HR 5769, S 2444 - Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (issues related to transportation) Surveying and Mapping Services HR 3202 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act HR 3753 - Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 HR 1149 - Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 HR 3464 - Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013 HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices S 1509, HR 4105 - Maritime Goods Movement Act of 21st Century Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Jones Act Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security
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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1936 - Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2013 HR 4435 - National Defense Authorizations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 HR 5270 - Growing American Shipping Act of 2014 HR 1288 - World War II Merchant Marine Service Act HR 1678 - Saving Essential American Sailors Act S.2421 - Food for Peace Reform Act of 2014 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4950 - Protecting American Jobs and Exports Act HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring HR 4005, S 2444, Coastal Guard Authorization Act for impact on fisheries. Steller Sea Lion BIOP; Enviornment Protection Act. HR 4742 Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization legislation. National Ocean Policy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Martitime Hazardous Cargo Security Act; port security provisions. Improving America's Security, port security provisions. HR 4005, S 2444, Coast Guard Authorization Act, vessel funding and port security provisions. Martime Administration Authorization, vessel funding and port security provisions. Foreign Flag Cruise Ships; Deepwater Survivors; POWER Act; Short Sea Shipping Act; S 218, Harbor Mainteance Act of 2013. Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Martitime provisons. S 601, HR 3080, Water Resources Development.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 4005, S 2444, Coast Guard Authorization; monitoring for impact on fisheries. Tax clarification of provisions in Manguson Stevens Act Steller Sea Lion BIOP. HR 4742, Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization legislation; National Ocean Policy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard re-authorization - supporting provisions therein; U.S. Coast Guard NVIC 01-13 (Feb. 2013).
Client expense: $117,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP; support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Advise client RE: comments on proposed national marine sanctuary off NE coast of FL Inquire with NOAA on client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force & Recommendations; published 12/14 Advise/Lobby for client to testify before House Natural Resources Commitee on H.R. 3099 (client did not testify)Inquire with NOAA on status of Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed 11/14 Assist FL Hill staff with support for new Hill postion
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
NOAA Legislation Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization (WRDA) HR 4005 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act Labor Issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.2444: Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.4005: Coast Guard Authorization; polar issues; USCG vessels; classification services; Naval vessels (MSC).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S2444: Coast Guard Authorization; HR4005: Coast Guard Authorization; Homeland Security Appropriations; polar and arctic issues; USCG vessels; classification services; Naval vessels.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S.2444: Coast Guard Authorization Act; HR 4005: Coast Guard Act; DHS Appropriations; USCG vessels; classification services
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 335 - RAMP Act HR 1678 Saving Essential American Sailors Act HR 1960/S. Draft FY 14 National Defense Authorization ActHR 2610 FY 14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act HR 4005/Senate Companion - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill HR 4745 - FY 15 Transportation Appropriations Bill HR 4800 - Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations HR 4923 - Fiscal 2015 Energy-Water Appropriations S. 2709 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization HR 2263 - Export-Import Bank Termination Act - OPPOSE H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resultion, 2015 Legislative Proposals: Maritime Security Program full funding Maritime Security Program authorized funding level review Jones Act Ballast Water regulation Tonnage Tax PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference National Maritime Strategy
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 -- "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire to NOAA on client nomination to IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Assist Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: support H.R. 4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire to NOAA about client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 -- "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 Assist NJ staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14 Inquire with NOAA on Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed 11/14
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) comments provided to House staff in FL-13th District as requested by client EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force recommendations; published 12/14
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP: support H.R.4005/S.444; Congress passed and Prez signed (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force recommendations; published 12/14 Inquire with NOAA on status of Queen Conch proposed ESA lsiting; species not listed (11/14) Advise client RE: comments on proposed national marine sanctuary off NE coast of FL
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Activity on EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: advise Tribe regarding H.R.4005; respond to WA-6th House staff inquiry (no formal position) Secure letters of support from WA Senate Delegation for Makah nomination to the CEQ National Ocean Policy (NOP) Governance Coordinating Commitee (GCC) Participate on EPA NPDES conference call with Tribal officials to discuss NPDES permit requirementsHelped draft formal written submission to NOAA/NOS staff on Tribal recommendations for permit-approval protocols for activities in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. (*Letter was dated 9/30/14 but NOAA received during 1st week of 4th Qtr 2014)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP: support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA about client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 USFWS squid import/export program for domestic squid; House letter sent to FWS; waiting on response
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
ESA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R. 4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14) Inqurie with NOAA on Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed (11/14)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP: support H.R. 4005/S.2444; Congress passed and Prez signed (12/14) Inquire to NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14 Inquire to NOAA on status of Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed (11/14)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Inquire with NOAA about client nomination to AP for the National IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force and recommendations; published 12/14. Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress, signed by the Prez (12/14) Discuss USCG AIS requirements with House staff; AIS provision included in S.2444Assist NJ Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
ESA NPDES VGP/sVGP issue -- Support H.R.4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez in 12/14 Inquire with NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Executive Order Recommendations (published 12/14) Inquire with NOAA on status of proposed Queen Conch ESA listing, species was not listed (11/14) Lobby House Congressional staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15Assist FL Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Supporting FY2015 Senate Energy & Water bill and set-aside for Environmental Infrastructure Account (no activity in Q4) EPA NPDES sVGP -- assist client with analysis and effort to seek exemption from permit requirements -- contact with USACE EPA NPDES sVGP-- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez in 12/14 Begin to identify federal lobby priorities for FY2015 -- no federal contacts made in 4th Qtr
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,815
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- active support for H.R.4005/S.2444 -- Congress passed and Prez signed into law in 12/14 USFWS import/export program for domestic squid; House letter sent to USFWS; waiting on response
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clarification of responder immunity under the Clean Water Act/OPA 90 (H.R. 4005 & S. 2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Clarification of responder immunity under the Clean Water Act/OPA 90 (H.R. 4005 & S. 2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE