Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act

S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; H.R.5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014; S.683 - To amend Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exceptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R.612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; H.R.3040 - Safe Freight Act; S.1462 - The Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control(PTC) Extension Act; Issues related to the Virginia Avenue Tunnel; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to environmental streamlining; RAPID Act environmental streamlining; S.1397 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act

Client expense: $687,774 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.2777, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Opposed. S. 1462, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act." Supported. H.R.5449, "Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act" Monitored. S.2784, "Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014." Opposed.Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) notice of proposed rulemaking on "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Liquids" and advance notice of proposed rulemaking for "Oil Response Plans for High-Hazard Flammable Trains" (79 FR 45079). Monitored. Surface Transportation Board's "Petition of Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules,(EP-711)" and "Railroad Revenue Adequacy,"(EP-722). Monitored. Also held Hill discussions on moving crude oil by rail.

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

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

-Freight rail issues, including S.1462, The Rail & Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act and general issues surrounding "Crude by Rail". -Issues related to S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; Truck Size and Weight provisions; S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 (proposed Maritime Goods Movement User Fee) S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulation) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (transportation of hazardous materials) H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 (truck size and weight limits) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure investments) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of passenger rail service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulations) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure policy and investment) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 2806, Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act; S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Re-authorization Act of 2013 (Residue in Cargo Containers); S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Re-authorization Act of 2014; Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies FY 2015; Hazmat Transportation; Rail Competitiveness; Rail Safety; Surface Transportation Board

Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Rail, transportation, positive train control and truck size and weight; H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; S. 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, entire bill. H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions. P.L. 113-164, Continuing Resolution: rail safety and truck size and weight provisions. BNSF-SMART crew consist agreement (no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 Matters related to rail safety and operations

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor Sale of DM&E line west of Tracy, Minnesota--Support S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail and Amtrak. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to MAP-21 / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to the expansion of coal shipping capacity. Issues pertaining to railroad safety. Issues pertaining to telecommunications, related to Positive Train Control.

Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2806, Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act; S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Re-authorization Act of 2013 (Residue in Cargo Containers); S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Re-authorization Act of 2014; Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies FY 2015; Hazmat Transportation; Rail Competitiveness; Rail Safety; Surface Transportation Board

Client expense: $3,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

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

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

H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, issues relating to Highway Trust Fund extension and positive train control (PTC); S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, issues relating to Highway Trust Fund extension and positive train control (PTC);S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, issues relating to rail regulation; Issues related to positive train control (PTC); Nomination of Deb Miller, Surface Transportation Board.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, issues related to truck size and weight; H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014, issues related to Positive Train Control (PTC); H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, issues related to truck size and weight; S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, issues related to transportation of flammable liquids;S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, issues related to truck size and weight; S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; Federal regulatory and legislative issues relating to the railroad industry, including transportation of flammable liquids.

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

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

S.638 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 Matters related to rail safety.

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

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

Issues related to S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. Freight rail issues, specifically to secure cosponsors to S.1462, The Rail & Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act. Issues related to Truck Size and Weight provision of H.R.612, The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013,and pending rail safety legislation to be introduced in the U.S. Senate; S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act and consideration of a companion bill in the House of Representatives; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act.Issues related to railroad focused hearings, including "Freight Rail Services: Improving the Performance of America's Rail System" and ongoing issues surrounding "Crude by Rail".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014; S. 683 - To amend Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act;S. 1462 - The Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act; Issues related to the Virginia Avenue Tunnel; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to environmental streamlining; RAPID Act environmental streamlining; S. 1397 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act

Client expense: $689,929 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (all sections of full text)

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

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

S.2777. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Opposed. S. 1462, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act." Supports extension of implementation date for PTC. H.R.5449 "Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act" Monitored. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014." Opposed.Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) notice of proposed rulemaking on "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Liquids" and advance notice of proposed rulemaking for "Oil Response Plans for High-Hazard Flammable Trains" (79 FR 45079). Also, held Hill discussion on moving crude-oil-by rail. Surface Transportation Board's "Petition of Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules, EP-711" and "Railroad Revenue Adequacy," (EP-722). Monitored. Expedite Federal Communication Commission's approval of wireless towers to enable the implementation of Positive Train Control required by PL110-432. Monitored

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.638 Railroad Anti-trust Enforcement Act (oppose) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the transportation of crude oil by rail (monitor)Various issues associated with the reauthorization of the Rail Passenger Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandateas incorporated in PL 110-432 (monitor) Change the implementation date for positive train control (support) S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (support) H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) Various issues associated with tank car safety (monitor) Various issues associated with FCC approval of antennaes for positive train control (monitor) H.R. 2610 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor; oppose provision increasing truck weights in Idaho) S.1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor) H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 (monitor) S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (oppose) S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (oppose) Various issues relating to Rail Service (monitor)

Client expense: $1,406,891 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (MAP-21)-FTA Formula Grants (S.2322, no bill number in House); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411); issues related to implementation of positive train control (P.T.C.) (S.1462)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail, transportation, positive train control and truck size and weight; H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; S. 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, entire bill. H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions. P.L. 113-164, Continuing Resolution: rail safety and truck size and weight provisions. BNSF-SMART crew consist agreement (no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE

S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Acxt S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safety transportation by rail of crude oil

Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 4745/S. 2438 -- FY 2015 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil

Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor Sale of DM&E line west of Tracy, Minnesota--Support S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail and Amtrak. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to MAP-21 / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to the expansion of coal shipping capacity. Issues pertaining to railroad safety. Issues pertaining to telecommunications, related to Positive Train Control.

Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4439, A bill to ensure that minority-owned and women-owned businesses have a full and fair opportunity to compete in covered rail projects and contracts, and that the Federal Government does not subsidize discrimination in covered rail projects -- bill in its entirety; S.2241, Equity in Law Enforcement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4738, Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, the Railroad Safety and Positive Tran Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues relate to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Activity related to a nominee to the United State Railroad Retirement Board Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); * Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.

Client expense: $2,088,676 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

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

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

H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, issues relating to Highway Trust Fund extension and positive train control (PTC); S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act;S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, issues relating to Highway Trust Fund extension and positive train control (PTC); Rail transportation and regulation, including U.S.and Mexico rail agreements; Issues related to positive train control (PTC); Nomination of Deb Miller, Surface Transportation Board.

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

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

H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, issues related to truck size and weight; H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014, issues related to Positive Train Control (PTC); H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, issues related to truck size and weight; S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act;S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, issues related to truck size and weight; Federal regulatory and legislative issues relating to the railroad industry, including antitrust.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (MAP-21)-FTA Formula Grants (S.2322, no bill number in House); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411); issues related to implementation of positive train control (P.T.C.) (S.1462)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. [CONT. NEXT PAGE]S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation and regulations dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions.

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

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

S.638 Railroad Anti-trust Enforcement Act (oppose) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the transportation of crude oil by rail (monitor)Various issues associated with the reauthorization of the Rail Passenger Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432) (monitor) Various issues associated with the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandateas incorporated in PL 110-432 (monitor) Change the implementation date for positive train control (support) S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (support) H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) Various issues associated with tank car safety (monitor) Various issues associated with FCC approval of antennaes for positive train control (monitor) H.R. 2610 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor; oppose provision increasing truck weights in Idaho) S.1243 - Transportation/HUD Appropriations bill (monitor)

Client expense: $1,567,201 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.638 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act H.R.612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 Matters related to rail safety.Matters related to Power Plant Carbon Pollution Standards.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to S.1462, The Rail & Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act. Issues related to Truck Size and Weight provision of H.R.612, The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013,and pending rail safety legislation to be introduced in the U.S. Senate; S.638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act and consideration of a companion bill in the House of Representatives; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act. Issues related to railroad focused hearings.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (all sections of full text) HR 3040 Safe Freight Act (all sections of full text)

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

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