Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2014

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)

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

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

Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [S.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1275];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization language in both the House and Senate (Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management [H.R.4742]); National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]; National Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to various appropriations packages (Commerce-Justice-Science [H.R.4660], Interior & EPA [H.R.5171], Energy & Water Development [H.R.4923]) and other bills (Water Resources Reform and Devlopment Act of 2014 [H.R.3080], Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014 [H.R.4899])

Client expense: $114,678 · Firm income: Not reported

Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [S.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1275];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization discussion drafts in both the House and Senate; National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]; National Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]; Ratificiation of the Port State Measures Agreement

Client expense: $53,303 · Firm income: Not reported

Fisheries issues (NOAA and its relevant fisheries councils; Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]

Client expense: $54,338 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276]; Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521])National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]

Client expense: $29,118 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization discussion draft)National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]

Client expense: $56,549 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Implementation of food safety legislation; Front of package labeling implementation; Implementation of menu labeling for standard menu items; FDA funding issues; S. 269 - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act; H.R. 69 - Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

"International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act," S. 269, H.R. 69.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and appropriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8, others) Implementing the National Ocean Policy Protecting and strengthening the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013H.R. 1012 and A.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act S.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act

Client expense: $50,118 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521])National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]

Client expense: $29,118 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

"International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act," S. 269, H.R. 69.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and appropriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8, others) Implementing the National Ocean Policy Protecting and strengthening the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013H.R.1012 and S.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act S.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act

Client expense: $26,255 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of food safety legislation; Front of package labeling implementation; Implementation of menu labeling for standard menu items; FDA funding issues; S. 269 -- International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act; H.R. 69 -- Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

1. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing bills (S. 267, S. 269, HR 69) 2. Appropriations (at NOAA: Marine Debris Program, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Program, Protected Resources-Hawaiian Monk Seal, Pacific National Marine Monuments, Office of Law Enforcement, Ocean Acidification Research, Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 267, S269, H.R.69 NOAA Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fisheries issues (NOAA and its relevant fisheries councils; Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681];National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642]

Client expense: $77,221 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and apprpriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8) Implementing the National Ocean Policy H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 H.R.1012 and S.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) ActS.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act

Client expense: $36,714 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Fisheries issues (NOAA and its relevant fisheries councils; Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]

Client expense: $54,338 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 267 Pirate Fishing Elimination Act S. 269 International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act H.R. 69 Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 H.R. 1459 Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation (EPIC) of National Monuments ActH.R. 1384 Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

1) Keeping anti-oceans riders off budget and appropriations bills (H.R.933, S.Con.Res.8) 2) Implementing the National Ocean Policy 3) H.R.69, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 4) H.R.1012 and S.520, Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act55) S.267, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act 6) S.269, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act

Client expense: $21,291 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)