Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization (SPECTRUM) Act (S. 911); Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (H.R. 2482); RADIOS Act (S. 455); Spectrum Optimization Act (S. 415); Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (S. 522); Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011 (H.R. 911); Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (S. 74); House Resolution (H.J. Res. 37) regarding Network Neutrality Rules and Issues Related to Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform, including the Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 and Spectrum and Telecommunications Provisions in the American Jobs Act (S. 1660, H.R. 12); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630, P.L. 112-96) and issues related to the passage of this law; Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (H.R. 3523); Federal Information Security Amendments Act (FISMA) (H.R. 4257); Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3674); Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 2096); Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act (H.R. 3834); SECURE IT Act (H.R. 4263; S. 2151); Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 2105) and other cybersecurity related issues.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization (SPECTRUM) Act (S. 911); The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (H.R. 2482); The RADIOS Act (S. 455); The Spectrum Optimization Act (S. 415); The Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (S. 522); The Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011 (H.R. 911); The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (S. 74); House Resolution (H.J. Res. 37) Regarding Network Neutrality Rules and Issues Related to Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform, including the Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 and Spectrum and Telecommunications Provisions within the American Jobs Act (S. 1660, H.R. 12).

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act S. 2996, The Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act of 2010

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 2336, the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 or the GREEN Act of 2009 Green Building issues S 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Graham/Kerry/Lieberman climate change bill S 2877, The Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S 2729, A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes SJ Res 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act S 3072, A bill to suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any EPA action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes S 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Various issues surrounding plastic shipping pallets: Chemical safety standards, regulations, including S.3209, S. 1660, H.R.5820, H.R.4805. Fire safety standards and regulations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 320 - CJ's Home Protection Act-Requires all manufactured homes produced and sold in the U.S. to have weather radios. S. 2724 CJ's Home Protection Act- Requires all MH homes not on permanent foundations produced and sold to have weather radios, Senate bill is expected to be re-introduced in 2009. H. R. 3045 - Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - facilitiates the use of vouchers for full cost of purchasing manufactured homes sited on leased land. A Senate bill expected to be introduced in 2009 FS. 3261: Y10 Transportation, Treasury and HUD Appropriations - Advocating for funding for the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) Program. FY10 Agriculture Appropriations-Rural housing/development initiatives. H.R. 3028 - Health and Safety Emergency Housing Act-Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require temporary housing units provided to assist disaster victims to comply with certain formaldehyde emissions requirements Bill expected to be re-introduced in 2009 S. 713- FEMA Accountablity Act- Requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored by the Federal Government around the country at taxpayers expense. House bill expected to be re-introduced in 2009 H.Res. 584 Manufactured Housing Week- Recognizes the role manufactured housing plays in the housing market. H.R. 1661-Travel Trailer Residents' Registry Act - Establishes a health registery to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde in a travel trailer have an opportunity to register for such registry and receive medical treatment for such exposure. Contains an overly broad definition of travel trailers that would include manufactured housing. 24 CFR 3280, 3285 -HUD Model Manufactured Installation Standards Final Rule-Sets forth minimum requirements for the installation of manufactured homes as required by the MHIA. 24 CFR 3282, 3285-HUD On-Site Completion of Construction of Manufactured homes-Will set forth provisions under a new subpart allowing for the on-site completion of innovative homes components/construction practices that are essentially extensions of home construction elements currently covered by the HUD-Code but not expressly provided for and therefore require Alternative Construction letters. 24 CRF 3280.402-HUD-Code Truss Testing Protocol-The proposed rul would amend Sec.3280.402 to provide more stringent initial qualification of truss design. HUD-Code 3282 Subpart E & H- HUD has initiated a new effort directed at revising the regulations covering manufacturer inspection and certification requirements, and primary inspection agencies. FEMA 85 - Manufactured Homes in Flood Hazard Areas-FEMA 85 provides guidance on the installation of manufactured homes in flood hazard areas that in compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program requirements. While a non-mandatory guide, the provisions become mandatory if a local jurisdiction adopts it as there requirement. H.R. 2892 - Makes Appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. Amendment: None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to sell or transfer travel trailers considered unsuitable for habitation. S. 412 - A bill to establish FEMA as an independent Agency. S. 1660 - A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act to reduce the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products. Residential Fire Sprinklers - The number of jurisdictions requiring the installation of fire sprinklers in single family home is likely to grow because of new residential fire sprinkler requirements in the International Code Council's 2009 edition of the International Residential Code. Fiscal 2011 Appropriations - Federal Housing Administration - HUD

Client expense: $110,172 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 3547, Price Gouging Act of 2010, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, provisions relating to formaldehyde

Client expense: $2,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Federal Initiatives on Formaldehyde regulations S.1660 and H.R. 4805, USDA Biomass Crop Assistance Program

Client expense: $6,400 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

See attached page Product Safety * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

See attached page Trade (MTBs in separate section) * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) * Discussion with House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees, Commerce and International Trade Commission on Misc. Tariff Bill (MTB) process. *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). * Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences * Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) * Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) * The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Bill of 2009 (HR 4380) * Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) * Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. * Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) * Omnibus Trade Act of 2010 (HR 6517) * Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4853). Product Safety * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) continued next page... Product Safety cont'd. * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209) Other * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, and other labor initiatives. * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) * Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804) * Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees * Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) * Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) * Issues relating to CIT Group * Travel Promotion Act (H.R. 1035/S. 1023) * Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) * Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) * Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872) * A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes (S. 3839) * Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (HR 5297) * Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (green building) HR 232: Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (entire bill) HR 594: Save our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 695: Providing a green building certification program as a part of the Energy Star Program (entire bill) HR 1337: America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1666: Safe Markets Development Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1683: Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act (entire bill) HR 1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2187: The 21st Century High Performing Public Schools Facilities Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (entire bill) HR 2336: GREEN Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4805 / S1660 / PL 111-169: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (entire bills) H Res 81: Importance and Sustainability of U.S. Hardwood Industry (entire resolution) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (building codes) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (entire bill) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) HR 1329 / HR 5019 / S.3177: Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) SJRes 26: Joint Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding of the cause or continued finding for greenhouse gas emissions under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Draft Bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman framework for climate & energy legislation Issues: Section 10 of River and Harbors Act, Climate Change, EPA Re-registration Eligibility Decision for Soil Fumigants, definition of green jobs and wood products industry, green building & forest certification issues; EPA final PSD GHG tailoring rule, EPA proposed rule on Boiler MACT

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 3547, Price Gouging Act of 2010, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, provisions relating to formaldehyde

Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010, IST, MSTA, CFATS reauthorization S. 3209, Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, entire bill S.1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 3547, Price Gouging Act of 2010, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, provisions relating to formaldehyde Issues: legislative proposals related to price controls on energy products

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, Formaldehyde Issues: legislative proposals related to price controls on energy products

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, entire bill S.1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Promote passage of H.R. 4805 and S. 1660 Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Discuss impacts of Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act on furniture industry, promote enhancements to legislation.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Work to achieve a national formaldehyde standard, H.R. 4805 and S. 1660 The Formaldehyde Standards in Composite Wood Products Act. Monitor emerging Boiler MACT Rule being published by EPA, promote impacts on furniture industry. Monitor implementation of national formaldehyde standard being developed by EPA.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act S. 2996, The Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act of 2010

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Lobbied to support passage of S1660 and HR4805 that would limit and regulate the formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Lobbied to support passage of HR 5320, the "Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2010" (AQUA) with specific support for "Section 17 - Reducing lead in drinking water." Masco advocated for national legislation to reduce the amount of allowable lead content in faucets and other plumbing products.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Various issues surrounding plastic shipping pallets: Chemical safety standards, regulations, including S.3209, S. 1660, H.R.5820, H.R.4805. Fire safety standards and regulations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (green building) HR 232: Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (entire bill) HR 594: Save our Climate Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 695: Providing a green building certification program as a part of the Energy Star Program (entire bill) HR 1337: America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1666: Safe Markets Development Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1683: Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act (entire bill) HR 1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act (entire bill) HR 1862: Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 2187: The 21st Century High Performing Public Schools Facilities Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (entire bill) HR 2336: GREEN Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4805 / S1660 / PL 111-169: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (entire bills) H Res 81: Importance and Sustainability of U.S. Hardwood Industry (entire resolution) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (building codes) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (entire bill) S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (entire bill) HR 1329 / HR 5019 / S.3177: Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) SJRes 26: Joint Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding of the cause or continued finding for greenhouse gas emissions under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act Draft Bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman framework for climate & energy legislation Issues: Section 10 of River and Harbors Act, Climate Change, EPA Re-registration Eligibility Decision for Soil Fumigants, definition of green jobs and wood products industry, green building & forest certification issues; EPA final PSD GHG tailoring rule, EPA proposed rule on Boiler MACT

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Formaldehyde legislation, S.1660 & H.R.4805

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See additional page * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 3547, Price Gouging Act of 2010, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, provisions relating to formaldehyde

Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

See additional page * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

See attached page Trade * To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 4284) * New Partnership for Trade Development Act of 2009 (H.R. 4101) *Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.496) *TRADE Act of 2009 (S.1141) *Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) *Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 (S.496) *Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act (H.R.1318) *PEACE Act of 2009 (H.R.1886) *Discussions with Congress and Administration officials, including USTR and Commerce on pending FTAs with Korea, Panama, and Colombia. *Discussion with ITC, Customs, USTR, and Commerce on implementation of various trade agreements and trade initiatives, such as travel goods, Andean, Colombia, Haiti, CAFTA-DR, Thailand, NAFTA, Jordan, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Doha Round, Korea and China. *Discussion with USTR, Commerce, and ITC on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement *Discussion with Customs on First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, Uniform Rules of Origin and related initiatives. *Discussion with USDA and CBP on Lacey Act. *Discussion with Commerce on China, Vietnam, trade remedy laws and Customs proposal on Uniform Rules of Origin. *Possible legislation related to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) *FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill (HR 2847) *MOVEMENT Act of 2009 (H.R.2355) * ON TIME Act of 2009 (H.R. 947) * Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). * Hearing on Americas Highway and Transit Investment Needs * House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Trade Preferences * Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S.1631) * Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3134/S. 1254) * Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378/S 1027) * Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2010 (HR 5393) * Foreign Manufacturers Liability Act (HR 4678/S. 1606) * Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. * Shipping Act of 2010 (H.R. 6167) Product Safety * Hearing on Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) * Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (HR 4040) * Children's Product Safety Enhancement and Clarification Act of 2009 (H.R.1046) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses(S.374) * Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act of 2009 (H.R.1815) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.968) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses. (H.R.1465) * Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R.1027) * Common Sense in Consumer Product Safety Act of 2009 (S.608) * To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. (H.R.1692) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1587) * To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain all-terrain vehicles, and for other purposes. (H.R.1510) Product Safety issues, continued * To establish a conditional stay of the ban on lead in children's products, and for other purposes. (S.389) * Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.1105) * Monitoring issues relating to product safety and product labeling. * Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) draft legislation * Discussions with CPSC and CBP on implementation of CPSIA. * Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (S. 1660) * Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (H.R.5820) * Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 (S.3209) Other * Discussions with Departments of Labor and State in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton and other labor initiatives. * Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (S.560/HR 1409) * Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R.2196) * Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (S. 3728) * Issues relating to CIT Group * Travel Promotion Act (H.R. 1035/S. 1023) * Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act (HR 4849) * Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) * Implementation of Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872) * Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (HR 2847) * Provisions relating to conflict minerals and interchange fees in Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (HR 4173/S. 3217). * Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees * A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes (S. 3839) * Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (HR 5297) * Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

S.1660-Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act; provisions related to toxic substances H.R.4805-Formaldehyde Standards for Composit Wood Products Act; provisions related to toxic substances

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Promote passage of H.R. 4805 and S. 1660 Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Discuss impacts of Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act on furniture industry, promote enhancements to legislation.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Provide legislative and regulatory tracking services on issues of potential concern to the AHFA, and help foster and strengthen AHFA's relationships within Congress, regulatory bodies and the executive branch. Work to achieve a national formaldehyde standard, H.R. 4805 and S. 1660 The Formaldehyde Standards in Composite Wood Products Act. Monitor emerging Boiler MACT Rule being published by EPA. Monitor implementation of national formaldehyde standard being developed by EPA.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act S. 2996, The Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act of 2010

Client expense: $615,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Federal Initiatives on formaldehyde regulation S.1660 and H.R. 4805, USDA Biomass Crop Assistance Program

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

P.L. 111-5 (H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), Sec. 1121 "extension and modification of credit for nonbusiness energy property" 25(c) H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Issues related to 25(c) tax credit S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010; Issues related to 25 (c) Sec. 304 of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4112 and S. 1792, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property H.R. 4805 and S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act H.R. 5019 and S. 3177 (updated S. 3434), Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; Issues related to Silver Star Program

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

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

H.R. 4112 and S. 1792, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property. H.R. 4805 and S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Issues related to 25(c) tax credit H.R. 5019 and S. 3177 (updated S. 3434), Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; Issues related to Silver Star Program S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010; Issues related to 25 (c)

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

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

P.L. 111-5 (H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), Sec. 1121 "extension and modification of credit for nonbusiness energy property" 25(c) Sec. 304 of H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 4112 and S. 1792, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligible for the credit for nonbusiness energy property. H.R. 4805 and S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Issues related to 25(c) tax credit H.R. 5019 and S. 3177 (updated S. 3434), Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; Issues related to Silver Star Program

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

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

H.R. 320 - CJ's Home Protection Act-Requires all manufactured homes produced and sold in the U.S. to have weather radios. S. 2724 CJ's Home Protection Act- Requires all MH homes not on permanent foundations produced and sold to have weather radios, Senate bill is expected to be re-introduced in 2009. H. R. 3045 - Section 8 Voucher Reform Act - facilitiates the use of vouchers for full cost of purchasing manufactured homes sited on leased land. A Senate bill expected to be introduced in 2009 FS. 3261: Y10 Transportation, Treasury and HUD Appropriations - Advocating for funding for the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) Program. FY10 Agriculture Appropriations-Rural housing/development initiatives. H.R. 3028 - Health and Safety Emergency Housing Act-Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require temporary housing units provided to assist disaster victims to comply with certain formaldehyde emissions requirements Bill expected to be re-introduced in 2009 S. 713- FEMA Accountablity Act- Requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to quickly and fairly address the abundance of surplus manufactured housing units stored by the Federal Government around the country at taxpayers expense. House bill expected to be re-introduced in 2009 H.Res. 584 Manufactured Housing Week- Recognizes the role manufactured housing plays in the housing market. H.R. 1661-Travel Trailer Residents' Registry Act - Establishes a health registery to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde in a travel trailer have an opportunity to register for such registry and receive medical treatment for such exposure. Contains an overly broad definition of travel trailers that would include manufactured housing. 24 CFR 3280, 3285 -HUD Model Manufactured Installation Standards Final Rule-Sets forth minimum requirements for the installation of manufactured homes as required by the MHIA. 24 CFR 3282, 3285-HUD On-Site Completion of Construction of Manufactured homes-Will set forth provisions under a new subpart allowing for the on-site completion of innovative homes components/construction practices that are essentially extensions of home construction elements currently covered by the HUD-Code but not expressly provided for and therefore require Alternative Construction letters. 24 CRF 3280.402-HUD-Code Truss Testing Protocol-The proposed rul would amend Sec.3280.402 to provide more stringent initial qualification of truss design. HUD-Code 3282 Subpart E & H- HUD has initiated a new effort directed at revising the regulations covering manufacturer inspection and certification requirements, and primary inspection agencies. FEMA 85 - Manufactured Homes in Flood Hazard Areas-FEMA 85 provides guidance on the installation of manufactured homes in flood hazard areas that in compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program requirements. While a non-mandatory guide, the provisions become mandatory if a local jurisdiction adopts it as there requirement. H.R. 2892 - Makes Appropriation for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. Amendment: None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to sell or transfer travel trailers considered unsuitable for habitation. S. 412 - A bill to establish FEMA as an independent Agency. S. 1660 - A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act to reduce the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products. Residential Fire Sprinklers - The number of jurisdictions requiring the installation of fire sprinklers in single family home is likely to grow because of new residential fire sprinkler requirements in the International Code Council's 2009 edition of the International Residential Code. Fiscal 2011 Appropriations - Federal Housing Administration - HUD

Client expense: $95,626 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

Provide legislative and regulatory tracking services on issues of potential concern to the AHFA, and help foster and strengthen AHFA's relationships within Congress, regulatory bodies and the executive branch. Work to achieve a national formaldehyde standard, HR 4805 and S1660 The Formaldehyde Standards in Composite Wood Products Act. Monitor emerging Boiler MACT Rule being published by EPA.

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

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

Promote passage of H.R. 4805 Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act and S. 1660 Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Discuss impacts of Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act on furniture industry, promote enhancements to legislation.

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

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

Various issues surrounding plastic shipping pallets: Chemical safety standards, regulations, including S.3209, S. 1660, H.R.5820, H.R.4805. Fire safety standards and regulations.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Initiatives on formaldehyde regulation S.1660 adn H.R. 4805, USDA Biomass Crop Assistance Program

Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Supported S. 1660 and H.R.4805, legislation to make California's formaldehyde rule (the "CARB Rule") for composite wood products nationwide. Passed both the Senate and House. Encouraged common sense implementation of USDA Biomass Program which threatens the US wood fiber supply for makers of composite panels and other products. Supported exemption for existing industries.

Client expense: $11,784 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2129, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, entire bill S. 3547, Price Gouging Act of 2010, entire bill S. 1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, provisions relating to formaldehyde Issues: legislative proposals related to price controls on energy products

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, entire bill S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010, IST, MSTA, CFATS reauthorization S. 3209, Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, entire bill H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, entire bill S.1660, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, entire bill S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, entire bill

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Issues related to implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act; the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009; S. 1660, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act; S. 1361, Import Safety Provisions; Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act, H.R. 4809; issues related to reform of the topic substance control act; Foreign manufacturers legal accountability act (H.R. 4678) (S 1606)

Client expense: $684,940 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office