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Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or the RAILS Act This bill seeks to promote alternative approaches to railroad safety through self-regulation. Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) shall: before proposing or adopting a rule, consider an approach that specifies performance objectives rather than identifies or requires the specific manner of compliance that a regulated entity must adopt; before issuing a proposed rule, publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking unless the proposed rule is not likely to result in a "significant rule" (i.e., a rule that has an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or meets other specified criteria); before issuing any proposed rule or final rule, conduct a regulatory impact analysis to evaluate the proposed rule or final rule; by June 1, 2019, and at least every five years thereafter, complete a comprehensive review of the regulations, orders, and guidance documents issued; and include, in each significant rule prescribed on or after December 31, 2017, a framework for assessing the rule's effects. DOT may waive compliance with any part of a regulation prescribed or order issued if the waiver: (1) is in the public interest; (2) requires the recipient to adopt an alternative technology, practice, or system that could achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than that which would be obtained in the absence of the waiver; and (3) includes a DOT-approved evaluation framework.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions. Provisions impacting railroads in FY20 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3163) and the Safe Freight Act (H.R. 1748, S. 1979). Monitored for potential re-introduction of the RAILS Act (S. 1451/115th).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Railroads
Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions. Provisions impacting railroads in FY20 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3163) and the Safe Freight Act (H.R. 1748). Monitored for potential re-introduction of the RAILS Act (S. 1451/115th).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2020 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3163, no Senate bill); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · second_quarter · Railroads
Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions. Introductions to Members of Congress. Local educational events with Members of Congress and their staffs. Provisions impacting railroads in FY20 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3163) and the Safe Freight Act (H.R. 1748). Monitored for potential re-introduction of the RAILS Act (S. 1451/115th).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, S.3023); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H.R. 7076, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,169,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Rail issues before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Senate Commerce Committee, and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. S.1451 the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act. H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) HR 7076 - The Oil & Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act bill to reinstate ECP brake requirements on high-hazard flammable unit trains operating over 30 MPH (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control (monitor) Issues regarding cross border rail traffic between the US and Mexico (monitor)
Client expense: $1,032,966 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,148,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control (monitor) Issues regarding cross border rail traffic between the US and Mexico (monitor)
Client expense: $1,059,888 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $755,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,205,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control
Client expense: $985,181 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2018 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3353, H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 406. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,214,592 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff. RAILS Act (S. 1451) and Safety Regulation - TCU met with staff in both the House and Senate to discuss current and future railroad safety regulations, as well as the regulatory process and any reforms that may or may not be appropriate. TCU was consulted by Senate Commerce staff on their draft RAILS Act that would make a number of changes to the rail safety regulatory process. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak which we believe to be severely underfunded. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. 13(c) labor protections - TCU met with House staff to discuss whether and if Amtrak is exempt from 13(c) labor protections when they are the contractor of an FTA grant recipient. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233 - The Safe Freight Act/S. 2360. H.R. 721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE)Act. H.R. 1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R. 3148 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - RAILS ACT (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act) - To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. S.1883/H.R. 3882 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. Bill Number Not Known: To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains) Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Federal Railroad Administrator Nomination. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 18 Funding.
Client expense: $426,239 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations. Issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities. S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control
Client expense: $1,031,328 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) Various issues relating to the 1875 Railway Right of Way
Client expense: $1,281,201 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Reform and Permitting. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aerial systems; tower marking issues. Discussions surrounding Federal Railroad Administrator nomination. Discussions surrounding National Mediation Board nominations.
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Reform and Permitting. Issues pertaining to Railroad Rights-of-Way. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act, all matters pertaining to unmanned aerial systems; tower marking issues. S.1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aerial systems; tower marking issues.
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,202,527 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Regulations affecting rail contractors such as Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 and FY 2017 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation. Support for funding in FY2018 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3353, H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138) for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 406. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)