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Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
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Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (Sec. 4) This bill requires the Coast Guard to establish and implement enforceable uniform national standards and requirements for the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel into navigable waters. Those standards and requirements must: (1) be based on the best available technology economically achievable, and (2) supersede any permitting requirement or prohibition on discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel under any other provision of law. States may enforce the uniform national standards and requirements. (Sec. 5) The Coast Guard's existing rule for ballast water discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel are adopted until those performance standards are revised or a more stringent state standard is adopted. Ballast water is water taken aboard a vessel to control stability or during the operation of a vessel's ballast water treatment technology. "Treatment technology" means any mechanical, physical, chemical, or biological process used to remove, render harmless, or avoid the uptake or discharge of aquatic nuisance species within ballast water. Within two years, the Coast Guard must establish best management practices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel other than ballast water. By January 1, 2020, the Coast Guard must complete a feasibility review to determine whether revising ballast water performance standards will result in a scientifically demonstrable and substantial reduction in the risk of introduction or establishment of aquatic nuisance species. By January 1, 2022, the Coast Guard must issue a final rule that adopts a more stringent ballast water performance standard with certain numeric discharge limits, unless the feasibility review determines that the more stringent standard is not attainable. Further revisions to the performance standards are to be considered every 10 years. A revised ballast water performance standard applies to a vessel beginning on the date of the first dry-docking of the vessel on or after January 1, 2022, but not later than December 31, 2024. If the Coast Guard determines on the basis of the feasibility review and after an opportunity for a public hearing that no ballast water treatment technology can be certified to comply with that revised performance standard, the Coast Guard must require the use of the treatment technology that achieves the performance levels of the best treatment technology available. If ballast water treatment technology exists that exceeds the revised performance standard with respect to a class of vessels, the Coast Guard must revise the standard for that class to incorporate the higher performance standard. The Coast Guard may establish a deadline for a vessel (or a class, type, or size of vessel) to comply with a revised performance standard. The bill establishes a process for owners or operators of vessels to petition the Coast Guard for an extension of compliance deadlines. In the case of a vessel that enters the Great Lakes through the St. Lawrence River after operating outside the exclusive economic zone of the United States, the Coast Guard must establish a requirement that the vessel conduct saltwater flushing of all ballast water tanks onboard prior to entry. (Sec 6) The bill establishes a certification requirement for ballast water treatment technology. Beginning one year after the issuance of the requirements for protocols for certifying those technologies, a manufacturer of a treatment technology may only sell, deliver, or import treatment technology that is certified by the Coast Guard, unless: (1) the technology is being evaluated under the Coast Guard Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program, or (2) the technology has been certified by a foreign entity and the certification demonstrates performance and safety of the treatment technology equivalent to the requirements of this bill. The Coast Guard may not approve a technology if it uses a biocide or generates a biocide that is a pesticide. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue requirements for land-based and shipboard testing protocols or criteria for certifying the performance of each ballast water treatment technology, and certifying laboratories to evaluate such treatment technologies. (Sec. 7) The bill makes permanent the current permit moratorium for small vessels that is due to expire in December 2017. Exemptions from the performance standards are established, including vessels that operate in limited areas, such as the Great Lakes. (Sec. 8) The Coast Guard may promulgate regulations establishing compliance programs as alternatives to ballast water management regulations for small vessels with maximum ballast water capacities of less than eight cubic meters, vessels with less than three years of remaining useful life, or vessels that discharge ballast water into a facility that meet certain standards promulgated by EPA. Within a year, the EPA must promulgate standards for facilities that receive ballast water. (Sec. 9) The bill allows an interested person to file a petition for review of a final regulation promulgated under this Act. A petition must be filed not later than 120 days after notice of promulgation appears in the Federal Register, with an exception for petitions based solely on grounds arising after the filing deadline. (Sec. 10) The bill establishes a petition process for a state seeking to enforce a state or local statute or regulation related to ballast water discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel that is more stringent than federal performance standards. (Sec. 11) The bill, if enacted, is given exclusive statutory authority for federal regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel to which the bill applies.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 171.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-96.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2017 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - ballast water amendments; S. 2816, DERA reauthorization - port emissions issues
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980 / S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 5303 / S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act, legislation on water infrastructure; Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: S. 373, H.R. 980
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 373/H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act / S.1611 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Development and deployment of technology to meet or exceed rules established by Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships for the North American Emissions Control Area; Establishment of a federal standard governing the use of water onboard vessels engaged in interstate commerce, S.373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| David Vitter | Republican | LA |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | PA |
| Richard C. Shelby | Republican | AL |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 373, H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). Matters pertaining to coastwise laws and military sealift provisions (no specific legislation). Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. Issues related to Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program (no legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848, H.R. 5303) Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation (WIIN) Act National Defense Authorization Act - Ballast Water Treatment Harmonization (S. 373) 34 Hour Restart Rule for Truck Drivers Timber Innovation Act (S. 2892, H.R. 5628) Highway Trust Fund Deficiency Fix Buy America Act
Client expense: $97,675 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Defense
H.R.5303/S.2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016, Army Corp of Engineers issues H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, generally H.R.980/S.373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, generally S.612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation or its inclusion in H.R. 4909/S. 2814 National Defense Authorization Act or H.R. 2028 Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act. H.R. 1248/S. 1717 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 870/S. 1774/S. 2676/S.3044 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act (and related legislation) - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation; advocacy in support of reserving some portion of U.S. crude exports for U.S.-Flag carriers. H.R. 2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of adding H.R. 980/S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act language to the bill; advocacy in support of appropriating the fully authorized funding level for the Maritime Security Program. H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act - Advocacy to ensure that modifications or studies of the Jones Act were not considered as part of this legislation. H.R. 4909/S. 2814 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 - Advocacy in support of the House version of the bill, which included H.R. 980/S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act language, and advocacy in support of its being included in the final conference report. H.R. 1567/S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act - Advocacy in support of the PL 480 Food for Peace Program; advocacy to ensure that no changes to PL 480 or to cargo preference laws were included within the Act. H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of an increase in the appropriation for the PL 480 Food for Peace Program. H.R. 5303/S. 612 - Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act - Advocacy in support of on-going waterways improvements to improve navigation on inland waterways and to support port dredging programs H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of funding for Maritime Administration related programs, including training vessels for the state maritime academies and Title XI shipbuilding grants. H.R. 5531/H.R. 5978 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016 - Advocacy in support of technical corrections included in this legislation. DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 - Discussions with House committee staff in regards to priorities to be included in the 2017 authorization when it is finalized. Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas: Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff about support for the Jones Act and providing rebuttals to anti-Jones Act related lobbying from various non-maritime groups. LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals - Discussions with staff regarding the potential of reserving certain cargos of LNG and crude oil exports on U.S.-Flag vessels. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at the fully authorized level in FY 2017. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet, including increases in authorization and appropriation in future years between FY 18 and FY 23. King's Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) sexual harassment issues - Discussion and participation in meetings with staff regarding the allegations of sexual harassment at the USMMA and potential plans to address it, as well as educating staff on current practices at union affiliated training schools. Tonnage Tax reform - Discussion with staff regarding future tonnage tax reform to expand the program and ensure that IRS guidance and practice reflects Congressional intent in the on-going implementation of the tonnage tax. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with staff regarding potential reforms possible to increase the speed and decrease concerns with U.S.-Flag shipping of foreign food aid, as well as discussion about increases in PL-480 appropriations. Cargo Preference - Discussion with staff regarding increases to the cargo preference percentages required under the law, as well as on-going efforts to protect cargo preference in regards to foreign aid and Ex-Im Bank financed cargos. National Maritime Strategy - Discussion with staff over the Maritime Administration's national maritime strategy plan. Maritime regulatory issues - Discussions with staff over regulatory reform issues, particularly those that impact U.S.-Flag carriers but are not present in the foreign sailing international fleet.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging, WRDA, S2845, HR5303; Boating access to National Parks, S3099; Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, S373, HR980; U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan, Vessel Anchorage Regulations USCG-2016-0132
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 525, Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015 HR 563, Honoring Our WW II Merchant Mariners Act of 2015 HR 597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act HR 1987 and S 1611 - Coast Guard Authorizations Act for 2015 S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act HR 1567 and S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act HR 4909 and S. 2814 - National Defense Authorizations Act for FY'17 HR 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2016 S.2829 - Maritime Administration Authorizations and Enhancement Act for FY'17 HR 5394 - Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017 FY'17 Continuing Resolution (no bill number assigned at this time)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act/S. 612 - The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909)
Client expense: $198,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.1611, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015; S. 373, The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; Amendments included in National Defense Authorization Act 2017, H.R. 4909; Ballast Water; S. 2816 DERA reauthorization; Port emissions issues
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2808, Further Continuing Resolution and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, VIDA Amendment 20173, H.R. 4909, S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2017: VIDA amendments. H.R. 4199, Puerto Rico Financial Stability and Debt Restructuring Act, H.R. 4900, H.R. 5278, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act: provisions relating to the Jones Act. H.R. 980, S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), entire bill. Regulation of ballast water by the Environmental Protection Agency. Regulation of vessel ballast water by the government of Canada. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Acts of 2016: harbor maintenance funding. Oversight of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' economic review of Soo Locks project. Oversight of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking on the Great Lakes. Oversight of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration national marine sanctuaries.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $190,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
P.L. 114-322 WIIN Act (all sections of full text) Implementation of P.L. 113-121 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 H.R. 980 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) Monitored Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2017; discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure Monitored discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 373, H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). Matters pertaining to coastwise laws and military sealift provisions (no specific legislation). Issues related to military sealift and the maritime security fleet. Issues related to Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program (no legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4909, S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2017: VIDA amendments. H.R. 4199, Puerto Rico Financial Stability and Debt Restructuring Act, H.R. 4900, H.R. 5278, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act: provisions relating to the Jones Act. S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), entire bill. Regulation of ballast water by the Environmental Protection Agency. Regulation of vessel ballast water by the government of Canada. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Acts of 2016: harbor maintenance funding. Oversight of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' economic review of Soo Locks project. Oversight of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking on the Great Lakes. Oversight of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration national marine sanctuaries.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $190,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980 / S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 5303 / S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act, legislation on water infrastructure; Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: S. 373, H.R. 980
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848, H.R. 5303) National Defense Authorization Act - Ballast Water Treatment Harmonization (S. 373) Surface Transportation Board Review of Commodity Exemptions Rule (STB Doc. No. EP 704-1) 34 Hour Restart Rule for Truck Drivers Highway Trust Fund Deficiency Fix Buy America Act
Client expense: $181,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 525, Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015 HR 563, Honoring Our WW II Merchant Mariners Act of 2015 HR 597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act HR 1987 and S 1611 - Coast Guard Authorizations Act for 2015 S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act HR 1567 and S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act HR 4909 and S. 2814 - National Defense Authorizations Act for FY'17 HR 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2016 S.2829 - Maritime Administration Authorizations and Enhancement Act for FY'17
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 680, Update, Promote, and Develop Americas Transportation Essentials Act of 2015 H.R. 980/S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1846, Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2410, Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America (GROW AMERICA) Act H.R. 2716/S. 1541, Transportation Empowerment Act H.R. 3038, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 5303/S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 1298, Port Performance Act S. 1519. Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act S. 1589, Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Various issues relating to implementation and reauthorization of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141), including funding levels; implementation of Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94); use of tax policy to pay for transportation including mandatory repatriation, repatriation holidays; implementation of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-121); movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; National Freight Advisory Council; revenue sources for the Highway Trust Fund; funding and financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean and drinking water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, infrastructure investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; water resources; public-private partnerships for public infrastructure; Buy America provisions; commercial trucking hours of service; truck productivity, specifically twin-33s; railroad tank car operational controls; positive train control (PTC) implementation; federal preemption of state meal and rest break laws (F4A)
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 373/H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act / S.1611 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R.5303/S.2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016, Army Corp of Engineers issues H.R.4909/S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, generally H.R.980/S.373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging, WRDA, S2845, HR5303; Boating access to National Parks, S3099; Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, S373, HR980; U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909)
Client expense: $130,778 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation S. 1774 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act H.R. 5303 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 H.R. 5325 - FY 17 Continuing Resolution to December 2016 H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act H.R. 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016 H.R. 5978 - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016 DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas: LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017 Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 King's Point (US Merchant Marine Academy) sexual harassment issues Tonnage Tax reform PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference National Maritime Strategy Maritime regulatory issues
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of P.L. 113-121 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (all sections of full text) S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (all sections of full text) H.R. 980 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) H.R. 1735 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (all sections of full text) Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2017; discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure, discussions involving the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) H.R. 5278 PROMESA - discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Education
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Retirement
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Global Steel Overcapacity H.Res. 848 - Market Economy Status Resolution S. 2848/H.R. 5303 - The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) H.R. 980/S. 373 - The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) included in House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4909) H.R. 4955/S. 3240 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 (PBIA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Department of Commerce (DOC) trade enforcement funding in FY 2017 CJS Appropriations legislation Trade enforcement legislation EPAs Clean Power Plan H.R. 5587 - The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 373, The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; Amendments included in National Defense Authorization Act 2017, H.R. 4909; Ballast Water; S. 2816 DERA reauthorization; Port emissions issues
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline safety, PHMSA re-authorization: S.B. 2276, H.R. 4937 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: S. 373, H.R. 980
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 525, Food for Peace Reform Act of 2015 HR 563, Honoring Our WW II Merchant Mariners Act of 2015 HR 597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act HR 1987 and S 1611 - Coast Guard Authorizations Act for 2015 S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act HR 1567 and S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act HR 4909 and S. 2814 - National Defense Authorizations Act for FY'17 HR 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2016 S.2829 - Maritime Administration Authorizations and Enhancement Act for FY'17
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980 / S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions on ballast water; H.R. 5303 / S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act, legislation on water infrastructure; Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline safety, PHMSA re-authorization: S.B. 2276, H.R. 4937 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: S. 373, H.R. 980
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 373/H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act / S.1611 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges. Title XXXVI of H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions relating to the establishment and implementation of uniform national standards and requirements for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 373/H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act / S.1611 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015, provisions relating to standards for ballast water and other vessel discharges.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 4909, S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2017: VIDA amendments. H.R. 636. Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016, VIDA amendments. H.R. 4199, Puerto Rico Financial Stability and Debt Restructuring Act, H.R. 4900, H.R. 5278, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act: provisions relating to the Jones Act. S. 373, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), entire bill. Regulation of vessel ballast water by the government of Canada. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Acts, FY2017: harbor maintenance funding. Oversight of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' economic review of Soo Locks project. Oversight of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking on the Great Lakes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Dredging, WRDA, S2845, HR5303; Boating access to National Parks, S3099; Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, S373, HR980; U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), AIRR Act (H.R. 4441) Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848, H.R. 5303) National Defense Authorization Act - Ballast Water Treatment Harmonization (S. 373) Surface Transportation Board Review of Commodity Exemptions Rule THUD Appropriations - 34 Hour Restart Rule for Truck Drivers (S. 2844) Buy America Act Highway Trust Fund Financing
Client expense: $192,150 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of P.L. 113-121 Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 H.R. 980 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) S. 373 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (all sections of full text)(support) Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2017; discussions involving provisions to fund inland waterways infrastructure, discussions involving the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016, discussions involving possible changes to the Jones Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (all sections of full text) H.R. 5278 PROMESA - discussions involving proposed changes to the Jones Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 980/S. 373 - Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1248 - Delta Queen exemption legislation S. 1774 - Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 S. 1252 - Global Food Security Act H.R. 5054/S. 2956 - FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations Act H.R. 5394/S. 2844 - FY 2017 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act H.R. 5531 - Miscellaneous Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016 DRAFT - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 Legislative Proposals and General Issue Areas: LNG and oil exports using US-flag shipping proposals Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 2017 Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 18-23 Tonnage Tax reform PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues Cargo Preference National Maritime Strategy Maritime regulatory issues
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE