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Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 18, 2013
Latest Action
September 18, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican(AK)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
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vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
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2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
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Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing; Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]); Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1275]; Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization language in both the House and Senate (Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management [H.R.4742]); National Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to various appropriations packages (Commerce-Justice-Science [H.R.4660], Interior & EPA [H.R.5171], Energy & Water Development [H.R.4923], Continuing Appropriations Resolution [H.J.Res 124])
Client expense: $65,349 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $211,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [S.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1275];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization language in both the House and Senate (Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management [H.R.4742]); National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]; National Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to various appropriations packages (Commerce-Justice-Science [H.R.4660], Interior & EPA [H.R.5171], Energy & Water Development [H.R.4923]) and other bills (Water Resources Reform and Devlopment Act of 2014 [H.R.3080], Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014 [H.R.4899])
Client expense: $114,678 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act reauthorization, HR 4742; Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act, HR 3464 and S. 2094; Seafood Traceability Act, HR 1012 & S. 520); Federal Seafood Sourcing Guidelines, S. 1521; Senate Commerce amendment on Amendment 80 allocations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [S.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1275];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization discussion drafts in both the House and Senate; National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601]; National Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]; Ratificiation of the Port State Measures Agreement
Client expense: $53,303 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorization (no bills); Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act (HR 3464, and Senate companion measure); Seafood Traceability (HR 1012; S. 520); Federal Seafood Sourcing Guidelines, S. 1521; Cargo Container Tax, S. 1509
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276]; Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521])National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]
Client expense: $29,118 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521]; Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization discussion draft)National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]
Client expense: $56,549 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act. S. 267 and S. 269 and associated treaties.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act reauthorization (no bills); Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act, HR 3464; Seafood traceability, HR 1012 & S. 520; Federal seafood sourcing guidelines, S. 1521; Cargo Container Tax, S. 1509
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorization (no bills); Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act, HR 3464; Seafood Traceability, HR 1012 & S. 520; Federal seafood sourcing guidelines, S. 1521; Cargo Container Tax, S. 1509
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Fisheries issues (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013 [H.R.69]; Saving Fishing Jobs Act of 2013 [S.221]; International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act [S.269]; Fisheries Disaster Relief and Research Investment Act [H.R.799], Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Conservation Act of 2013 [H.R.3099, S.1161]) Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act [H.R.96]; Offshore Fairness Act [H.R.1430, S.681]; REFI Pacific Act [H.R.2646, S.1276];Healthy Fisheries through Better Science Act [H.R.3063]; Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act [S.1521])National Endowment for the Oceans Act [S.646] and corresponding amendment to Water Resources Development Act [S.601] ; Nationa Ocean Policy provisions / amendments to the Farm Bill [H.R.1947, H.R.2642] and Water Resources Reform & Development Act [H.R.3080]
Client expense: $29,118 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FDA budget and user fee issues; and food safety issues related to country of origin labeling, user fees, third-party certification, traceability, international regulatory issues, inspection issues of imported and domestic seafood products, and Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. H.R. 1012 & S. 520, the Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act. S. 1521, Responsible Seafood Certification and Labeling Act.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) House/Senate reform hearings; staff communications; legislation (ongoing) Contine to engage NOAA/MAFAC for support on MSA-based seafood sustainability issues/NOAA mtg Activity on EPA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; congressional staff to seek legislative fix Include client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySeafood Traceability legislation (H.R. 6200) & Seafood marketing legislation (S.3615) -- track/feedback to staff Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S.1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS Assist client with preparation to testify before House Natural Resources Commitee on MSA oversight in 3rd Qtr
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reform legislation: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption (ongoing) MSA reform hearings in House/Senate; meetings with staff on client issues Activity on EPA VGP: Communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Inform client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySupport federalseafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S.1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) legislative reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ programs/referendum vote (ongoing) MSA reform hearings in House/Senate; Meetings with staff on client issues Inform client on red snapper legislative efforts (HR 1219/1430; S.681/747/1161 & 2013 Cong. Sportsmen's Caucus legis. pkg) Activity on ESA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fixInclude client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentiality Support NOAA MSA-based sustainability seafood label/meeting with NOAA staff Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S. 1521 and industy letter to DOI/NPS
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reform legislation: IFQ programs referendum; Spiny Lobster exemption (ongoing) MSA reform hearings in House/Senate; meetings with staff on client issues Activity on ESA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Include client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySupport NOAA MSA-based sustainability seafood label/mtg with NOAA staff Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S. 1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act House/Senate reform hearings/staff communications & legislation (ongoing) Activity on EPA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Inform clienton letter to Congress on MSA data confidentiality USFWS issues related to permit requirements for import/export procedures - Congressional mtg requiredContinue to engage NOAA/MAFAC staff regarding sustainable seafood label initiative/NOAA mtg Seafood Traceability legislation (H.R. 6200) & Seafood Marketing legislation (S.3615) -- continue to monitor Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S.1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reform legislation: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption (ongoing) MSA reform hearings in House/Senate; meetings with staff on client issues Activity on ESA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Inform client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySupport federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S. 1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reform legislation: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption (ongoing) MSA reform hearings in House/Senate; meetings with staff on client issues Activity on ESA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Inform client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySupport federal sefood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S.1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS Visit client during 3rd Qtr -- provide strategic advice/plan re: federal ocean closures pending for the region
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) House/Senate reform hearings; staff mtgs on all client issues/language drafting continues. Attend/participate on webinar for client on National Ocean Policy during 3rd QTR Include client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentiality Engage NOAA/MAFAC on support for MSA-based seafood sustainability label/NOAA mtgSeafood Traceability legislation (H.R. 6200) & Seafood Marketing legislation (S.3615) - continue to track Activity on EPA VGP:communications with EPA Office of Water; congressional staff on legislative fix and assistign client's members with preparations to deal with EPA on VGP permits Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S. 1521 and industry letter to DOI/NPS Work to oppose House-wide Resolution on shark fishing in the U.S. during 3rd Qtr Assist client with MMPA comments on Atlantic Large Whale Plan & review 2013 List of Fisheries Assit client with comments on Atlantic Mackerel FMP Am#16 comments to the MAFMC
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) reform legislation: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption (ongoing) MSA refomm hearings in House/Senate; meetings with staff on client issues Activity on ESA VGP: communications with EPA Office of Water; Congressional staff to seek legislative fix Include client on letter to Congress on MSA data confidentialitySupport NOAA MSA-based sustainability seafood label/meeting with NOAA staff Work with client on messaging for red snapper legislation (H.R. 1219/1430; S.681/747/1161 and 2013 Congressionla Sportsmen's Caucus legislative package dealing with red snapper) Support federal seafood procurement changes for GSA/HHS/NPS via S.1521 & industry letter to DOI/NPS Visit client during 3rd Qtr - provide strategic advice/plan re: federal ocean closures pending for the region
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson Stevens Act reauthorization Seafood traceability--HR 1012; S. 520 Federal Seafood Guidelines, S. 1521 Cargo Container Tax, S. 1509
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE