Railway Safety Act of 2023

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Stop CARB Act of 2024 Issues related to locomotive emissions Issues related to CARB regulations for locomotive emissions and EPA waiver Issues related to non-attainment. HR 9747.Fiscal Year 2025 Energy & Water Development Appropriations HR 10545 - American Relief Act 2025 HR 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S.576/HR 1674 - Rail Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act HR 1633 - RAIL Act S.1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act and H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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

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

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Stop CARB Act of 2024 Issues related to locomotive emissions Issues related to CARB regulations for locomotive emissions and EPA waiver Issues related to non-attainment. HR 9747.Fiscal Year 2025 Energy & Water Development Appropriations HR 10545 - American Relief Act 2025 HR 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S.576/HR 1674 - Rail Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act HR 1633 - RAIL Act S.1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act and H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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

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

Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Stop CARB Act of 2024 Issues related to locomotive emissions Issues related to CARB regulations for locomotive emissions and EPA waiver Issues related to non-attainment. HR 9747.Fiscal Year 2025 Energy & Water Development Appropriations HR 10545 - American Relief Act 2025 HR 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S.576/HR 1674 - Rail Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act HR 1633 - RAIL Act S.1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act and H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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

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

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to preserving economic balance regarding regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to 2-man crew site; Issues related to infrastructure and transportation; Issues related to H.R. 1674/S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674).

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Stop CARB Act of 2024 Issues related to locomotive emissions Issues related to CARB regulations for locomotive emissions and EPA waiver Issues related to the Waters of the United States Rule HR 9747.Fiscal Year 2025 Energy & Water Development Appropriations HR 10545 - American Relief Act 2025 HR 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S.576/HR 1674 - Rail Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act HR 1633 - RAIL Act S.1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act.

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

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

Implementation of PL 117-58 Monitor Safety Related legislation: S.576 & H.R. 1674

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of PL 117-58 Monitor safety related legislation: S.576 & H.R.1674

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization National Freight Rail Labor Negotiations H.R.1674/S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act H.R.2785/S.1274, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act H.R. 5871-the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act HR 3893 Freights First Act H.R.7600 - American High-Speed Rail Act Surface Transportation Board nominations Railroad Retirement Board nominations H.J. Res 130-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements" H.R.8996 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.4492 - A bill to improve the transparency of Amtrak operations, and for other purposes S.4954 - Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act H.R.8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 S.5569 - All Aboard Act

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues related to autonomous and remotely operated vehicles. Issues related to Roadside safety and traffic incident management Funding and administration of hazardous materials response training. Issues related to crew staffing on trains Issues related to electronic shipping manifests Issues related to the NHTSA National EMS Advisory Committee Issues related to fire department responses to train derailments Issues related to fees and penalties for hazardous materials shippers H.R. 1797/S. 1008, Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act S. 576/H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023 S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 1674, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of HR 2785, REEF Act, to shield Railroad Retirement-related unemployment benefits from impacts of sequestration. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 1674, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of HR 2785, REEF Act, to shield Railroad Retirement-related unemployment benefits from impacts of sequestration. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R.1674/ S.476; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Automated Track Inspection - S.2071: Reliable Rail Service Act - H.R.2785/ S.1274: Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF) - H.R.5871 -Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - S.4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - H.R.8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

Client expense: $254,347 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to rail safety: The Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576 & H.R. 1674); Reducing Accidents in Locomotives Act (RAIL Act) (H.R. 1633); Railway Accountability Act (S. 1044); and Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act (S. 844). Surface Transportation Board NPRM on Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service, Docket No. EP 711 (Sub-No. 2), which focuses on providing rail customers with access to reciprocal switching as a remedy for poor service. Reliable Rail Service Act (S. 2071), To amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements. Issues related to Railroad/Shipper Liability. Prioritization of Colorado River Army Corps Dredging in Bay City, TX.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2402, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5009, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 5134, Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1069, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Senate amendment to the NDAA to modify section 48D regarding those eligible for the tax credit; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced Legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; Unintroduced Plastics Health Research Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations

Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 471, Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP-IT) Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3013, LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R. 3318, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; H.R. 3372, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes; H.R. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 5871, Rail Workers and Community Safety Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2071, A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements; S. 2437. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4792, Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act; Unintroduced FY2024 THUD Report Language; Unintroduced FY2025 DOT Appropriations; Unintroduced permitting reform legislation; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Railroad competition; Rail Policy, Infrastructure

Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R. 8996, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

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

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

Issues related to rail transportation, rail safety, rail labor issues, rail tank cars, rail-shipper matters, rail competition and/or competitive switching, and shipping issues. Monitor rail safety legislation, including: S. 844 - Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; H.R. 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act; S. 1044 - Railway Accountability Act; H.R. 1674 - Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1633 - Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act. Monitor rail service legislation, including S. 2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative and regulatory issues affecting the railroad industry including rail antitrust, rail operations, rail safety, and infrastructure; S.576/H.R.1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R.1633, RAIL Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Railway Safety Act S. 576, H.R. 1674 Support Railroad Safety Enhancement Act H.R. 8996 Green Locomotive Legislation (No Bill Number) Support REEF Act H.R. 2785, S. 1274 Support Contract Talks with Keiois and IAM at MBTA Commuter Rail System (No Bill Number) Support High-Speed Rail Procurement Brightline West (No Bill Number) Support CA High-Speed Rail Procurment (No Bill Number)

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to modal equity, transportation funding and user fees that subsidize trucks by funding HTF through General Revenue Fund transfers; Issues related to safety technology- including air brake testing, automated track inspection, trip optimizer, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain concerns; Issues related to rail crossings, rail title, Section 130 funding. Issues related to automation; Issues related to Amtrak, passenger rail and high speed rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to rail economic regulation; Railroad Right of Way issues; Issues before the STB; Amtrak, Forced Switching, Rail Service, Additional Service Reports, MNBR purchases; HR 1347 - D-BLOC Act; S. 576/ HR 1674 - Railway Safety Act; S. 844 / HR 2999- Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 1633 - RAIL Act; HR 1238 - DERAIL Act; HR 471 - SHIP IT Act; Issues related to STB jurisdiction over rail storage fees; HR 3372 - 10-year pilot to allow 91k lb. trucks on federal highways; S 2071 - Changes Freight Rail Common Carrier Obligations; S 1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act; S. 2437/ HR 4820 - THUD Appropriations 2024 HR 5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act; HR 4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act; HR 3893 - Freights First Act; HR 2807 - Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act; HR 3869 - Trucker Bathroom Access Act; HR 4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act - THUD; HR 7496 MOVE Act to waive truck weight limits; Issues related to 200th Anniversary of B&O Railroad; HR 8834 - Establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force; H.Res. 1519/S.Res. 864 See Tracks? Think Train Week; S 4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act; HR 9074 Safe Freight Act; HR 8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act; S 4638 National Defense Authorization Act - lobbied in support of inclusion of REEF Act in managers amendment; HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations FY25;

Client expense: $19,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office

Freight issues, including the movement of hazardous cargo Permitting issues Rail safety issues H.R. 1674, S.576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 Cargo theft issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail safety issues Rail competition issues Rail regulatory issues Labor issues H.R. 1674, S.576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 Rail issues associated with border crossings Locomotive emissions issues Cargo theft issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad issues associated with safety and security H.R. 1674, S.576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 Railroad issues associated with border crossings Locomotive emissions issues FY25 appropriations Cargo theft issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2071, Reliable Rail Service Act, including provisions related to the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board and rail service oversight. Issues related to Federal Railroad Administrations regulation of tank car construction approvals. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing, Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety (Jan. 18, 2024), request for comments to be submitted to the record related to tank car construction approvals. S.576 & H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act, including provisions related to shippers rights, rail safety programs, and the shipment of chemicals by rail.

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

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

Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Tax credits; Freight RAILCAR tax credit; HR 1633, Legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials; HR 1674, Legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials; S.576, Railway Safety Act; HR 8996; Rail Safety Enhancement Act; Telematics

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE

Surface Transportation Board Reform; H.R. 1674/S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

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

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

Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations. Issues related to international railway crossings and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to security and rail freight transportation at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders. S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1347, D-BLOC Act, To amend title 49, United States Code, to limitrailroad carriers from blocking railway-highway crossings, and for other purposes, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.1238, Decreasing EmergencyRailroadAccident Instances Locally Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Issues related to right of way/drones S. 2071, Reliable Rail Service Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 5871, Rail Worker and Community Safety Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7600, American High-Speed Rail Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7348, Connect the Grid Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3855, Connect the Grid Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.4954, Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.9074, Safe Freight Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, Issues related to drones S.5008, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.9522, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5009, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, Issues related to drones

Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: 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)

H.R.1674 / S.576, Railway Safety At of 2023, all provisions related to blocked highway-rail grade crossings.

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

H.R. 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S. 576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023 H.R. 1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes H.R. 1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes S. 1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes H.R. 3255 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes H.R. 3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes S. 2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements H.R. 4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act of 2023 H.R. 5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act H.R. 3893 - Freights First Act H.R. 7600 - The American High Speed Rail Act S. 4954 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule setting minimum structural standards for railroad bridges, and for other purposes H.R. 8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 S. 5569 - All Abroad Act of 2024 H.R. 1560 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Railroad Retirement) US Mexico Border The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act) H.R. 2785 / S. 1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 H.R. 3255 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes (Payne)

Client expense: $405,663 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail Operations; Reciprocal Switching. Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576, H.R. 1674, & H.R. 8996); Transportation of Commodities; Tank Cars; Impact on Shippers; Fees; Reporting Requirements. FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939 & H.R. 3935); Aviation fuels. Seaports and commercial cargo operations. Supply chain issues, constraints, and opportunities.

Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to preserving economic balance regarding regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to 2-man crew site; Issues related to infrastructure and transportation; Issues related to S. 576/H.R. 1674 - Railway Safety Act of 2023.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Lobbied for reclassifications of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Safety Inspectors to be competitive with private industry in the Railway Safety Act (H.R. 1674/S. 576) and in the Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill. Lobbied for taking action on that legislation before the Congress adjourned. Lobbied for additional Railroad Safety Inspectors at the FRA to be able to keep up with significant demands during a time of increased derailments, hazardous materials release and other safety threats. Lobbied for inclusion in the Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (H.R. 9028/ S. 4796) and in the Railway Safety Act. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 to continue to fund the federal government through December 20, 2024 and for an additional continuing resolution through March 14, 2025 to prevent government shutdown.

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE