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Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
Issues relating to legislation to convey federal lands at Port Clarence, AK to Bering Straits Native Corporation, the State of Alaska and U.S. Coast Guard (H.R.4668); Coast Guard Reauthorization bills with regard to Port Clarence disposition and LORAN C station disposition (H.R.4005/S.2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Federal policy regarding decontamination efforts in Formerly Used Defense Sites and role of US Army Corps of Engineers. Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016 (S.2444) provisions relating to amendment Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (S 2094)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Federal policy regarding decontamination efforts in Formerly Used Defense Sites and role of US Army Corps of Engineers. Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016 (S.2444) provisions relating to amendment Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (S 2094)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4435, S. 2410, National Defense Authorization Act FY2015: matters relating to coastwise laws. H.R. 4005, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014; S. 2444, Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY2015 and FY2016: matters relating to coastwise laws. Any proposal to amend or waive the maritime cabotage laws of the United States. Implementation and enforcement of 19 C.F.R. 4.80b(a).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $210,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
P.L. 113-121, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014: Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund provisions and Great Lakes needs. H.R. 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014: provisions related to ballast water. H.R. 4005, Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, provisions relating to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and amendments relating to ballast water. S. 2556, H.R. 5713, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014, entire bill. S. 2094, H.R. 5609, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. S. 2444. Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2015 and 2016: vessel discharge amendments; proposed expansion of the Thunder Bay Sanctuary (no specific bill). Regulation of vessel ballast water by the Government of Canada.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 83 HR 4745 S2438 FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: support funding for the marine highways program and for the Port Infrastructure Development Fund. S. 2444 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act: support for reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the Missouri River. S. 2322 MAP-21 Reauthorization (EPW): support marine highways and port eligibility in Projects of National and Regional Significance and other grant programs. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard authorization bill (H.R.4005/S.2444); Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization (H.R.1399)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
House and Senate Water Resources Development Act (P.L.113-121 and H.R.3080/S.601) relative to use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund -- O&M funds/authority for dredging; monitoring Coast Guard Reauthorization legislation (H.R.4005/S.2444), provisions relating to cruise industry forum selection and penalty wage, safety, and compliance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Indian/Native American Affairs
Issues relating to legislation to convey federal lands at Port Clarence, AK to Bering Straits Native Corporation, the State of Alaska and U.S. Coast Guard (H.R.4668); Coast Guard Reauthorization bills with regard to Port Clarence disposition and LORAN C station disposition (H.R.4005/S.2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging; Water Resources Development Act H.R. 3080; Coast Guard Reauthorization S. 2444; Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund H.R. 5021; Drawbridge Operations over Navigable Waterways
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 328 "Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 637, "Preserving American Privacy Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 695, "Civilian Property Realignment Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 1398, "Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 1715 "Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA) of 2013; All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 916, "Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 972, "Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 1016, "Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 1057, "Safeguarding Privacy and Fostering Aerospace Innovation Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 983 "Online Communication and Geolocation Protection Act (OCGPA);" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1072, "Freedom From Government Competition Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 523, "Freedom From Government Competition Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1312, "Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 639, "Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 2171, "Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1382, "Digital Coast Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 2890, "Digital Coast Act of 2014;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1399, "Hydrographic Services Improvement Amendments Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1417, "Border Security Results Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 3846, "United States Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1604, "Map It Once, Use It Many Times Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1877, "Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 1960, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 2084, "Partnership to Build America Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 1716 "Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 2098, "Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 2612, "Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 3080, "Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 601 "Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2013;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 4435, "Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 2410, "Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R.3979, "Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 83, "FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. S. 2444, "Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 4870, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 4923, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 5016, "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms. H.R. 5171, "House Fiscal Year 2015 Interior and Environment Bill;" All provisions affecting geospatial firms.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Maritime Security Program, Food for Peace Program (P.L. 480); Restoration of U.S. -flag Cargo Preference Levels for Food Aid; EXIM Bank Reauthorization; Coast Guard Authorization (H.R. 4005/S.2444), particularly provisions related to food aid
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues pertaining to overnight passenger cruise vessels H.R. 1961, S. 1022 , and S. 2924 H.R. 4005, the Coast Guard Authorization Act / S.2444, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 HR 3896 - Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act of 2014 S 218 - Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013 Harbor Maintenance Tax HR 5769, S 2444 - Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 HR 1983 - Food Aid Reform Act HR 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (issues related to transportation) Surveying and Mapping Services HR 3202 - Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act HR 3753 - Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 HR 1149 - Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 HR 3464 - Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013 HR 4005 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices S 1509, HR 4105 - Maritime Goods Movement Act of 21st Century Exclusion of Maritime Services in TTIP Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Jones Act Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 2444 Coast Guard Authorization Act for FY 2015 and 2016.
Client expense: $2,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring HR 4005, S 2444, Coastal Guard Authorization Act for impact on fisheries. Steller Sea Lion BIOP; Enviornment Protection Act. HR 4742 Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization legislation. National Ocean Policy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Martitime Hazardous Cargo Security Act; port security provisions. Improving America's Security, port security provisions. HR 4005, S 2444, Coast Guard Authorization Act, vessel funding and port security provisions. Martime Administration Authorization, vessel funding and port security provisions. Foreign Flag Cruise Ships; Deepwater Survivors; POWER Act; Short Sea Shipping Act; S 218, Harbor Mainteance Act of 2013. Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Martitime provisons. S 601, HR 3080, Water Resources Development.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 4005, S 2444, Coast Guard Authorization; monitoring for impact on fisheries. Tax clarification of provisions in Manguson Stevens Act Steller Sea Lion BIOP. HR 4742, Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization legislation; National Ocean Policy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues associated with the Jones Act, vessel certification, and icebreakers. The Coast Guard Authorization Act, S. 2444
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP; support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Advise client RE: comments on proposed national marine sanctuary off NE coast of FL Inquire with NOAA on client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force & Recommendations; published 12/14 Advise/Lobby for client to testify before House Natural Resources Commitee on H.R. 3099 (client did not testify)Inquire with NOAA on status of Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed 11/14 Assist FL Hill staff with support for new Hill postion
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) Implementation - H.R. 5769; Coast Guard/FMC Reauthorization - S. 2444
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $250,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.2444: Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.4005: Coast Guard Authorization; polar issues; USCG vessels; classification services; Naval vessels (MSC).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S2444: Coast Guard Authorization; HR4005: Coast Guard Authorization; Homeland Security Appropriations; polar and arctic issues; USCG vessels; classification services; Naval vessels.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S.2444: Coast Guard Authorization Act; HR 4005: Coast Guard Act; DHS Appropriations; USCG vessels; classification services
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 2444 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. A Bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Full funding was restored to the Maritime Security Program Appropriations (HR 4745). Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Prefence requirements, Piracy, Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. Attended "AOTOS" - Admiral of the Sea Award Ceremony in New York honoring a member of Congress for their support of the U.S. maritime industry. There were non-active periods in October, November and December (Election year Members spent most of the time in their Districts).
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 -- "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire to NOAA on client nomination to IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Assist Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Lobby to prevent Newport, OR helo base closure (in context of SA3970 to S.2410 FY15 National Defense Authorization); closure prevented for 2015 (also discussed in the context of S.2444 in 4th Qtr 2014)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Work on submitted FY15 CJS appropriation request for NOAA FFP funding; meet with NOAA/Hill staff to discuss possible programmatic changes for FY16 (also discussed in the context of S.2444 in the 4th Qtr 2014)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: support H.R. 4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire to NOAA about client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 -- "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 Assist NJ staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14 Inquire with NOAA on Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed 11/14
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) comments provided to House staff in FL-13th District as requested by client EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force recommendations; published 12/14
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Continue work on submitted FY15 CJS appropriations request for NOAA FFP funding; meet with Hill & NOAA staff on FFP programmatic changes to expand FFP to allow financing of limited access privilege fishing permits (also discussed as part of USCG reform bill S.2444 in 4th Qtr 2014)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP: support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by the Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA about client nomination to AP for IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force; recommendations published 12/14 Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 USFWS squid import/export program for domestic squid; House letter sent to FWS; waiting on response
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,950
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
ESA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- support H.R. 4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez (12/14) Inquire with NOAA on IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14) Inqurie with NOAA on Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed (11/14)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP: support H.R. 4005/S.2444; Congress passed and Prez signed (12/14) Inquire to NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Recommendations; published 12/14 Inquire to NOAA on status of Queen Conch proposed ESA listing; species not listed (11/14)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Continue to work on submitted FY15 CJS appropriations request for NOAA FFP funding; also in context of S.2444 Meet with Hill & NOAA staff to begin discussions on FFP programmatic changes for FY16
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Inquire with NOAA about client nomination to AP for the National IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force and recommendations; published 12/14. Lobby House staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15 EPA NPDES sVGP/VGP: support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress, signed by the Prez (12/14) Discuss USCG AIS requirements with House staff; AIS provision included in S.2444Assist NJ Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
ESA NPDES VGP/sVGP issue -- Support H.R.4005/S. 2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez in 12/14 Inquire with NOAA on status of IUU/Seafood Fraud Task Force Executive Order Recommendations (published 12/14) Inquire with NOAA on status of proposed Queen Conch ESA listing, species was not listed (11/14) Lobby House Congressional staff on H.R. 69 - "Port State Measures Agreement"; new version expected 1/15Assist FL Hill staff with support for new Hill position
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Supporting FY2015 Senate Energy & Water bill and set-aside for Environmental Infrastructure Account (no activity in Q4) EPA NPDES sVGP -- assist client with analysis and effort to seek exemption from permit requirements -- contact with USACE EPA NPDES sVGP-- support H.R.4005/S.2444; passed by Congress and signed by Prez in 12/14 Begin to identify federal lobby priorities for FY2015 -- no federal contacts made in 4th Qtr
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,815
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
EPA NPDES VGP/sVGP -- active support for H.R.4005/S.2444 -- Congress passed and Prez signed into law in 12/14 USFWS import/export program for domestic squid; House letter sent to USFWS; waiting on response
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Intelligence
Use of satellite surveillance technology for maritime domain awareness, mapping, and environmental cleanup, including the Coast Guard Authorization legislation (s. 2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clarification of responder immunity under the Clean Water Act/OPA 90 (H.R. 4005 & S. 2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Clarification of responder immunity under the Clean Water Act/OPA 90 (H.R. 4005 & S. 2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal acquisition and regulation of diesel engines, esp. Coast Guard reauthorization legislation (H.R. 4005 & S.2444)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H. R. 5460, S 2762 - Propane Supply and Security Act, U.S. House of Representatives (Jones Act issue related thereto); HR 5769, S2444 - The Howard Coble Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, maritime issues related to U.S. shipping - U.S. House and U.S. Senate; appropriations for Maritime Security Program and P. L. 480 in FY 15, U.S. House and U.S. Senate; The Jones Act, U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 2444, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016: section 406.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Coast Guard Authorization, S. 2444/HR 4005/HR 5769; Coast Guard Coin, HR 2932/S. 2303.
Client expense: $162,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 2444 and H.R. 5769, Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014: issues relating to fishing vessel operations, including vessel safety, crew visas, and customs requirements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 2444, H.R. 5769 Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014: issues relating to fishing vessel operations, including vessel safety, crew visas, and customs requirements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard authorization bill (H.R.4005/S.2444); Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization (H.R.1399); the disposition of former U.S. Naval vessel sold to the New Zealand Government, HMSNZ RESOLUTION; the disposition of former U.S. Naval vessel, USNS BOLD
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)