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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) contracts to procure three National Security Cutters, and (4)the Coast Guard Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard advisory committees, numbering for undocumented barges, aids to navigation, requirements for personal flotation devices, the alternate safety compliance program, vessel certification, the installation and use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels, visual distress signals for recreational boats, auxiliary craft requirements, the Coast Guard's inland waterway and river tenders fleet, arctic planning, maritime security, acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority, drawbridges, incentive contracts for Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishments, Coast Guard health care professionals, land exchanges, shipyards, and waivers for certain contracts.
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An errata sheet on written report No. 115-89 was printed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-89.
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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2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Transportation
FY21 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY21 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY21 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY21 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY21 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · second_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · first_quarter · Transportation
FY20 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY20 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY20 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY20 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY20 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 H.R. 4423 - North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Acts. 3303 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act S. 3021 - Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 914 - Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act S. 3492 - Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Final Rule; 83 FR 5200 (February 6, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Justice, Discussions about regulation for Port emissions. Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Client expense: $74,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, Title VIII. S. 168, H.R. 1154, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. H.S. 2086, S. 1308 - Soo Locks Modernization Act - entire bill. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers economic review of project to construct a navigation lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking resources on the Great Lakes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $260,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Biscayne National Park GMP, Magnuson Stevens Act (HR 200), Modern Fish Act (HR 2023 and S 1520), USCG authorization bill of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), engine cut off devices, certificates of documentation, hands on skills training, waterways dredging in the Intra-coastal Waterway and low tonnage ports. Everglades restoration projects (CERP appropriations request and Herbert Hoover Dike) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. NPS concessionaire and public private partnership issues, boat ramps and broadband. Appointment at DOC/DOI for NOAA, NPS, USFWS positions. Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from BEA. Brandon Road Locks and aquatic invasive species.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Magnusson Stevens Re-authorization, S.1129/hr 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, Fisheries Management, FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Reauthorization of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; scallop fishery management, including optimum yield, bycatch including yellowtail flounder, surveys and observers, essential fish habitat, protected species, and regional fishery management council governance; S.1129, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, provisions relating to incidental vessel discharge and ports and harbor safety.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to infrastructure investment, including the Highway Trust Fund, surface transportation, rail programs, water infrastructure and domestic preference Issues related to inland waterways and Great Lakes transportation, including dredging, icebreaking and locks Issues related to the new Soo Lock project Issues related to ballast water requirements, including S.168 & H.R.1154, the "Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act", S.1129, the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017", and S.140, the "Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018" Issues related to automobile fuel economy (CAFE)/greenhouse gas standards, including lifecycle assessment S.3021, "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018" Support confirmation of Surface Transportation Board nominees
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Issues related to automobile fuel economy(CAFE)/greenhouse gas standards, including lifecycle assessment Water resource issues, including dredging Issues related to ballast water requirements, including S.168 & H.R.1154, the "Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act", S.1129, the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017", and S.140, the "Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018" S.2602, the USE IT Act, "Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act"
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Issues related to vessel classification). S. 1129, H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 (Issues related to vessel classification). Issues related to FY19 Appropriations. Issues related to IMO Polar Code. Issues related to polar icebreakers. S.140, Substitute Coast Guard Authorization Legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 619/S. 89, Legislation to provide exemption to the vessel Delta Queen from passenger vessel fire safety law. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. S. 140 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to a Congressional waiver of U.S. build requirements for U.S. Flag certification. Coast Guard Authorization bill. H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. H.R.5515, FY 2019 NDAA related to maritime issues. S.140, Coast Guard Reauthorization amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to Magnuson Stevens Reauthorization, H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; Issues related to Infrastructure Related Legislation; Boating Safety Legislation, and Workforce Development Legislation; Issues related to trade; Issues related to S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, all provisions; Issues related to S.1520/H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, FY 2019 Appropriations, Renewable Fuel Standards; Issues related to H.R.5855, Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues related to Magnuson Stevens Reauthorization, H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; Issues related to Infrastructure Related Legislation; Boating Safety Legislation, and Workforce Development Legislation; Issues related to trade; Issues related to S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, all provisions; Issues related to S.1520/H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, FY 2019 Appropriations, Renewable Fuel Standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to Magnuson Stevens Reauthorization, H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; Issues related to Infrastructure Related Legislation; Boating Safety Legislation, and Workforce Development Legislation; Issues related to trade; Issues related to S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, all provisions; Issues related to S.1520/H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, FY 2019 Appropriations, Renewable Fuel Standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to Magnuson Stevens Reauthorization, H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; Issues related to Infrastructure Related Legislation; Boating Safety Legislation, and Workforce Development Legislation; Issues related to trade; Issues related to S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, all provisions; Issues related to S.1520/H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, FY 2019 Appropriations, Renewable Fuel Standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to Magnuson Stevens Reauthorization, H.R. 200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; Issues related to Infrastructure Related Legislation; Boating Safety Legislation, and Workforce Development Legislation; Issues related to trade; Issues related to S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, all provisions; Issues related to S.1520/H.R. 2023, Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, FY 2019 Appropriations, Renewable Fuel Standards; Issues related to Sections 232 and 301 tariffs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the Farm Bill. H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of final passage of the WRDA bill. H.R. 154/No Senate Companion - Honoring our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of its addition to the Coast Guard bill. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of adding the language to the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization of 2018. H.R. 2518/S. 1129/S. 140 (final vehicle) - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 - Advocacy for inclusion of H.R. 619/S. 89, the Voluntary Incidental Discharge Act and final passage of the legislation. H.R. 5061/S. DRAFT - Aquaculture Improvement Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation and discussions with House and Senate staff about potential impacts to Jones Act qualified seamen. H.R. 5789/S.2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act - Discussions with staff regarding co-sponsorships and advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. H.R. 5893/S. 2916 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act - Discussions with staff regarding the crafting of the bill, and advocacy in support of passage. HOUSE DRAFT - Maritime Trade Act - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill regarding mariner documentation. Legislative Initiatives 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. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 19-23 - 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 19 and FY 23. Maritime Security Program Upgrades - Discussions with staff regarding future of the MSP program, including expansions of the program and potential authorization and appropriation levels. PL-480 Food Aid funding levels and reform issues - Discussion with Ag and Foreign Affairs committee 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. 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: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 1103, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act S. 1129, Coast Guard Reauthorization Act H.R. 4, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 Senate Unnumbered, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client expense: $20,562 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1726 (Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017); amends title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title. S. 1129/H.R. 2518 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R. 2810 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. General lobbying with regard to liability in civil actions arising from maritime incidents. General lobbying with regard to contracts of adhesion in cruise line passenger contracts. General lobbying with regard to arbitration provisions in employment contracts for maritime service.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FY19 National Defense Authorization Act(H.R.5515 & S.2987)-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY19 Energy and Water Appropriations Act(H.R.58895 & S.2975)-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.6157 & S.3159)-funding for defense ports and programs FY19 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act(H.R.6072 & S.3023)-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure FY19 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act(S.3109)-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure Water Resources Development Act of 2018(H.R.8)-Corps of Engineers policy issues Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), provisions related to the Maritime Administration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 H.R. 4423 - North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Acts. 3303 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act S. 3021 - Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 914 - Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act S. 3492 - Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Final Rule; 83 FR 5200 (February 6, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Justice, Discussions about regulation for Port emissions. Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Client expense: $77,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Efforts related to natural gas exports projects, energy policy, energy security, energy independence, and energy infrastructure. H.R.2518/S.1129/S.140, Coast Guard Authorization Act. H.R.4239, SECURE American Energy Act. H.R.5904/S.3214, NOPEC. General discussions regarding Russia sanctions and the energy industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Policy issues with respect to the marine transportation system: full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, marine terminal operations as covered by Shipping Act amendments (HR2593 and S.1129) and FMC action detention and demurrage practices and Fact Finding #28 investigation; policy with respect to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; and the National Maritime Transportation Strategy; and USDOC Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitoring Congressional action on amendments to the Shipping Act and the FMC authorization (HR2593 and S.1129)and the FMC action on the detention and demurrage petition and Fact Finding #28 investigation. In support of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act legislation (S.168) as proposed in the Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bill (S.140) and signed into law.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.2593/S.1119, Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017 and H.R.2518/S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax, WRDA, Port Metrics and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Reauthorization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA). S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (entire bill). General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers (no specific bill). S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. S.140 - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018: Sec. 835.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Sec. 512. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017: Issues related to coastwise laws. H.R. 2825, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act: Sec. 5512. S. 1894, A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act") (entire bill). Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws. S. 1561, Open America's Waters Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3852, Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017 (entire bill). H.R. 3966, Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act (entire bill). S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019: JADE funding. S.140 - Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018: Sec. 835.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, supporting the legislation to provide addition resources to address non-point water pollution. HR. 5895, four-bill minibus: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019, opposing riders that undermine the Clean Water Rule. HR. 6147 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing numerous riders the undermine protection of water quality and air quality. Supporting adding provisions that would block offshore drilling, and opposing the overall legislation. S. 3073 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing provisions that treat biomass as carbon neutral, and opposing adding provisions that would undermine water quality and air quality. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act, opposing the inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge language, which threatens water quality. H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing many provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections, as well as providing inadequate funding. H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 , opposing provisions that weaken clean water protections. H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 3303, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018", opposing the legislation as weakening section 401 of the Clean Water Act. H.R. 2, House Farm Bill/Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing provisions that weaken pesticide and clean water protections. S. 3564, Low Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018, supporting the legislation in its entirety. S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act, supporting provisions on drinking water infrastructure and monitoring, and natural infrastructure S. 2461, BRICK Act of 2018,. Opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, opposing provisions that weaken stormwater protections. Support S.3564, the "Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018," for improvements to water infrastructure. Oppose H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, for anti-environment riders.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Monitor S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, NOAA research and development issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Animals
H.R. 2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. S. 1129: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 Draft Legislation by Senator Barrasso relating to the Endangered Species Act
Client expense: $108,535 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 168 / H.R. 1154 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, provisions related to ballast water regulation. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to ballast water regulation. S. 140 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, provisions related to ballast water regulation, joint negotiation for towing vessel services, Alternative Planning Criteria, mariner training requirements, and Coast Guard user fees.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 1894 A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act"), provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 3852 Humanitarian Disaster Relief Act of 2017; provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. S. 1561 Open America's Waters Act of 2017, provisions related to coastwise endorsements for tugboat, towboats, and barges. H.R. 2593 / S. 1119 Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017, provisions relating to negotiations between port service providers and ocean carrier alliances. S. 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 140 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, provisions related to ballast water regulation, joint negotiation for towing vessel services, Alternative Planning Criteria, mariner training requirements, and Coast Guard user fees.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, Fishery Regulation, Maritime Regulation, and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Federal legislative and regulatory matters related to fisheries, including Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, seafood certification and Coast Guard Authorization; H.R.200, Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act; S.1129/H.R.2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.5515, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L.115-232).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 1447 and H.R. 3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) reauthorization legislation; S. 1129, Coast Guard Act of 2017 - to support the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) provision on ballast water and to set a single regulatory authority; Streamlining environmental review processes and permitting for timely implementation of port infrastructure projects under NEPA
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act, which includes WRDA; S. 3273, PORT Act, to provide funding for intermodal connectors to ports; S. 1488 and H.R. 3152, Harbor Maintenance Tax reform; S. 1129 and H.R. 2518, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017, authorizing appropriations for USCG including regulatory authority on ballast water; H.R. 2593, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Authorization Act of 2017 to authorize funding for FMC; President Trump's plan to rebuild America's infrastructure; Infrastructure funding in general
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Biscayne National Park GMP-- no fishing zone and personal watercraft access along ICW, Magnuson Stevens Act (HR 200), Modern Fish Act (HR 2023/S. 1520), USCG authorization bill of 2017 (HR 2518 and S 1129), engine cut off devices, certificates of documentation, hands on skills training, alternative distress signal carriage requirements for recreational craft, waterways dredging in the Intra-coastal Waterway and low tonnage ports. Everglades restoration projects (CERP appropriations request and Herbert Hoover Dike) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. NPS concessionaire and P3 issues, boat ramps and broadband. Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from BEA. Brandon Road Locks and aquatic invasive species. Boating and Fishing Week resolution (H.Res. 871)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)