To require a plan approved by the Surface Transportation Board for the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks.

Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.853, Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.749, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to MAP-21 / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to railroad safety. S.532, H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.797, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.844, To require a plan approved by the Surface Transportation Board for the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1006, Positive Train Control Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 354, To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.808, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored. S.853, "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Oppose. S.650, "Railroad Safety & Positive Control Extension Act." Incorporated into Sections 35501-07of H.R. 22,"DRIVE Act." Supported. S.769,"Track,Railroad,and Infrastructure Act." Incorporated into Sections 35501-07 of H.R. 22. Supported. H.R. 749, "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015." Supported. H.R. 22,"Drive Act." Also supported following sections:35432 ECP Brake Study;35432 Thermal Blankets;35436 Recording Devices;&35411,Railroad Police. DOT Rulemaking on Flammable Materials and Operating Practices. Supported enhanced tank car standards & opposed additional speed limitations & requiring ECP brakes(PHMSA -2012-0082). H.R.1763,"Safe Freight Act" and Train Crew Staffing(FRA-2014-0033). Oppose legislation and FRA regulations to require 2-person crews. H.R. 844,S.443, "To require a plan approved by the STB for the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks." Monitored. "Railroad Revenue Adequacy" proceeding(EP 722) at Surface Transportation Board. Monitored.

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.853, Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.749, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to MAP-21 / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to railroad safety. S.532, H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.797, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.844, To require a plan approved by the Surface Transportation Board for the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.443 - A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1006, A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)