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Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to address the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel into navigable waters, including ballast water discharges and aquatic nuisance species contained in the discharges. (Sec. 2) An aquatic nuisance species means a nonindigenous species (including a pathogen) that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of navigable waters of the United States, or commercial, agricultural, aquacultural, or recreational activities dependent on those waters. Ballast water is water and suspended matter taken on board a commercial vessel to control or maintain trim, draught, stability, or stresses of the commercial vessel, regardless of how it is carried. (Sec. 3) Any regulation issued pursuant to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 that is in effect before this bill's enactment must remain in effect until it is superseded by a new regulation issued under this bill. The bill applies the sanctions under that Act relating to violations of a regulation issued under this bill. (Sec. 4) Commercial vessels must meet ballast water discharge standards established by the Coast Guard by applying the best available technology that is economically achievable, unless they are a type of vessel exempted from the standards. Additional requirements are established for commercial vessels that enter the Great Lakes through the Saint Lawrence River after operating outside the exclusive economic zone of the United States or Canada. The bill establishes safety exemptions from the discharge requirements. Specifically, commercial vessels may discharge ballast water into navigable waters of the United States if: the ballast water is discharged solely to ensure the safety of life at sea; accidentally as the result of damage to the commercial vessel or its equipment and all reasonable precautions to prevent or minimize the discharge have been taken, and the owner or operator did not willfully or recklessly cause such damage; or solely for avoiding or minimizing a discharge from the vessel of a pollutant that would violate an applicable federal or State law. The Coast Guard may not require the installation of a ballast water management system on a commercial vessel that: (1) carries all of its ballast water in sealed tanks that are not subject to discharge, or (2) discharges ballast water solely into a reception facility that meets certain standards. The Coast Guard must publish a draft policy letter for describing type approval testing methods capable of measuring the concentration of organisms in ballast water that are capable of reproduction. (Sec. 5) By 2022, the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), must complete an effectiveness review to determine whether revising ballast water discharge standards will result in reducing the risk of introducing or establishing aquatic nuisance species. Further revisions to the standards must be considered every 10 years. States may petition the Coast Guard to conduct an effectiveness review if there is significant new information that could reasonably indicate the ballast water discharge standard could be revised to result in a reduction in the risk of the introduction or establishment of aquatic nuisance species. However, states may not submit a petition during the year following the completion of an effectiveness review. If the standard would result in reducing the risk of introducing or establishing aquatic nuisance species, then the Coast Guard must conduct a practicability review, in consultation with the EPA, to determine whether: (1) a ballast water management system that is capable of achieving the proposed standard is economically achievable and operationally practicable, and (2) testing protocols can accurately measure compliance. The Coast Guard must revise the standard if it meets practicability criteria. The Coast Guard must establish a process for an owner or operator to request an extension of a compliance deadline. The bill deems an extension request to be approved if the Coast Guard does not approve or deny an extension request within 90 days. The bill considers a commercial vessel to be in compliance with the standard if: (1) the ballast water management system installed on the vessel complies with the standard in effect at the time of installation, notwithstanding any revisions to the ballast water discharge standard occurring after the installation; (2) the system is maintained in proper working condition; and (3) the system continues to meet the standard applicable to the vessel at the time of installation. A vessel will no longer be deemed to be in compliance with the standard after: (1) the expiration of the service life of the vessel's ballast water management system, (2) the expiration of the service life of the vessel, or (3) the completion of a major conversion of the vessel. (Sec. 6) The Coast Guard, in consultation with the EPA, may issue a rule establishing alternative compliance programs for a commercial vessel that: (1) has a maximum ballast water capacity of less than eight cubic meters, or (2) is less than three years from the end of the vessel's service life. (Sec. 7) The EPA, in consultation with the Coast Guard, must also issue a rule establishing reasonable and practicable standards for reception facilities to mitigate adverse effects of aquatic nuisance species on navigable waters. Commercial vessels may discharge ballast water into an onshore or offshore facility for the reception of ballast water that meets those standards. (Sec. 8) The Coast Guard, in consultation with the EPA, must establish best management practices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel for commercial vessels that are at least 79 feet in length and are not fishing vessels. Any practice, limitation, or concentration applicable to any discharge incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel that is required by the existing General Permit (the 2013 Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel issued under the Clean Water Act) must remain in effect until the best management practices are established. If a vessel is under 79 feet or a fishing vessel, it is exempted from requirements for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a commercial vessel, the best management practices, and the requirements under the general permit. (Sec. 9) The bill allows the filing of a petition for review of a final rule issued under this bill in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The petition must be filed not later than 120 days after the date on which the rule to be reviewed is published in the Federal Register. (Sec. 10) The Coast Guard may enter into an agreement with a state to authorize the state to enforce the bill. (Sec. 11) The bill preempts applicable state laws, unless the state has an enforcement agreement with the Coast Guard. However, states may regulate water or other substance discharged or emitted from a vessel in preparation for transport of the vessel by land from one body of water to another body of water. (Sec. 12) The bill does not affect federal authorities under specified Acts relating to pollution from ships or any anti-fouling system covered under a specified International Convention. Actions taken under the bill must be in accordance with international law.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-16.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 Permits CWA, Section 401 Certs. CAA, Clean Power Plan/ ACE Rule Good Samaritan Permit Programs S.3727/ HR 7226 - Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018, All Titles HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA), Title 1 Sec. 110 S. 2800 & S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, Title 1 Sec. 1039 S.168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA), All Titles HR 3128 - To amend section III of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification, All Titles S. 2760 & S. 2761 - To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification, All Titles HR 3117 - Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017, All Titles S. 3303 & HR 6889 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, All Titles
Client expense: $439,241 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.168/HR.1154. Preserve application of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to commerce between non-contiguous states, territories, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Support the Hamm Maritime Safety Act of 2018 H.R.6175
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 5879/S 2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 HR 5893/S 2916 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 6175 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018 HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act FY'2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2019 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act HR 5515 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 HR 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| DE |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Marco Rubio | Republican | FL |
| Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | PA |
| Richard C. Shelby | Republican | AL |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Corps of Engineering Funding, Appropriations issues, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2019, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (HR 1154, S. 168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Funding of the Civil Works Budget of the US Army Corps of Engineers; Potential changes to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920; Vessel Incidental Act (HR 1154, S.168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Funding of the Civil Works Budget of the US Army Corps of Engineers; Potential changes to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920; Vessel Incidental Act (HR 1154, S.168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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
H.R. 1154/S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, issues related to ballast water; Issues related to the transportation of vessel equipment.
Client expense: $1,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1154 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; CBP General Notice 19 CFR Part 177 "Proposed Modification and Revocation of Ruling Letters Relating to Customs Application of the Jones Act to the Transportation of Certain Merchandise and Equipment Between Coastwise Points."
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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 · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 Permits CWA, Section 401 Certs. CAA, Clean Power Plan/ ACE Rule Good Samaritan Permit Programs S.3727/ HR 7226 - Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018, All Titles HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA), Title 1 Sec. 110 S. 2800 & S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, Title 1 Sec. 1039 S.168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA), All Titles HR 3128 - To amend section III of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification, All Titles S. 2760 & S. 2761 - To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification, All Titles HR 3117 - Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017, All Titles S. 3303 & HR 6889 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, All Titles
Client expense: $439,241 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.1154, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 168, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 S.518, Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act S. 692, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act of 2017 H.R. 1971, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 S. 1700, Water Efficiency Improvement Act of 2017 S.1137, Clean Safe Reliable Water Infrastructure Act H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 H.R. 3387, Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act of 2017 Senate Unnumbered, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance legislation S. 3015, Water Affordability Act S.2000, National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 S. 1996, Environmental Justice Act of 2017 H.R. 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act Senate Unnumbered, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2017 S.2346, A bill to establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program, and for other purposes H.R. 3248, Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2018 S.2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act of 2018 Senate Unnumbered, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 5596, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2018 House Unnumbered, Great Lakes Water Protection Act S. 3192, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2018 s. 3021 An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to provide for water pollution control, and for other purposes Unnumbered House integrated planning legislation H.R. 2133/S. 3192 Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2018 (CLEARR Act) S. 3303 Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018 S. 3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act
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 · 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 · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Generally, monitoring Great Lakes maritime issues and advocating for full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Implementation of WRDA 2018 (S.2800 and HR8 now law) with respect to the duration of Dredged Material Management Plan development. Addressing concerns about Great Lakes pilotage rate setting by the US Coast Guard. Monitoring the drafting of a National Maritime Transportation Strategy and its potential relevance to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act legislation (S.168) as proposed to be in the Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bill (S.140) and specifically with respect to Great Lakes related provisions .
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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. 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
S. 140 - A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund - Amendment 4054, the Cost Guard Authorization Act of 2018 - Vessel Incidental Charge Act (Title IX). S. 168, H.R. 1154, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. H.R. 2086, S. 1308 - Soo Locks Modernization Act - entire bill. S. 3021 - America Water Infrasturcture Act of 2018 - entire bill. Canadian regulation of U.S. vessel Ballast water - no specific legislation. Maritime Administration funding of vessel research - no specific legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $240,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1154 / S.168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Ballast water discharge permitting issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Soo Locks modernization project - authorization and funding VIDA/Ballast Water - S.168/H.R. 1154 Buy America policy WRDA legislation - H.R. 8
Client expense: $168,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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
H.R.1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, S.168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Vessel Discharge Management - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA) - S 168; need for alignment between current differing regulation of ballast water discharges by US Coast Guard and EPA. Cargo Preference - Energizing American Maritime Act - HR 12 40; monitoring developments only as relates to mandated carriage of crude oil and LNG on set percentage of US flag vessels in the future.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.1154, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 168, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 S.518, Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act S. 692, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act of 2017 H.R. 1971, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 S. 1700, Water Efficiency Improvement Act of 2017 S.1137, Clean Safe Reliable Water Infrastructure Act H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 H.R. 3387, Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act of 2017 Senate Unnumbered, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance legislation S. 3015, Water Affordability Act S.2000, National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 S. 1996, Environmental Justice Act of 2017 H.R. 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act Senate Unnumbered, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2017 S.2346, A bill to establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program, and for other purposes H.R. 3248, Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2018 S.2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act of 2018 Senate Unnumbered, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 5596, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2018 House Unnumbered, Great Lakes Water Protection Act S. 3192, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2018 s. 3021 An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to provide for water pollution control, and for other purposes Unnumbered House integrated planning legislation H.R. 2133/S. 3192 Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2018 (CLEARR Act) S. 3303 Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: $25,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.168/HR.1154. Preserve application of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to commerce between non-contiguous states, territories, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Support the Maritime Safety Act of 2018 H.R.6175
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1154/S. 168, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, issues related to ballast water; Issues related to maritime cybersecurity; Issues related to the transportation of vessel equipment.
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Commercial Vehicle Incidental Discharge Act - S. 168, H.R. 1154 Infrastructure package (no bill)
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 1154 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; S 1129 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017; S 168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; S 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018; CBP General Notice 19 CFR Part 177 "Proposed Modification and Revocation of Ruling Letters Relating to Customs Application of the Jones Act to the Transportation of Certain Merchandise and Equipment Between Coastwise Points"; Efforts related to crewmember visas.
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.1154, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 168, The Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 S.518, Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act S. 692, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act of 2017 H.R. 1971, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 H.R. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017 S. 1700, Water Efficiency Improvement Act of 2017 S.1137, Clean Safe Reliable Water Infrastructure Act H.R. 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 H.R. 3387, Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act of 2017 Senate Unnumbered, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance legislation S. 3015, Water Affordability Act S.2000, National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 S. 1996, Environmental Justice Act of 2017 H.R. 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act Senate Unnumbered, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2017 S.2346, A bill to establish an innovative water infrastructure workforce development program, and for other purposes H.R. 3248, Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2018 S.2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act of 2018 Senate Unnumbered, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2017 H.R. 5596, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2018 House Unnumbered, Great Lakes Water Protection Act S. 3192, Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Drinking Water Act of 2018 s. 3021 An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to provide for water pollution control, and for other purposes Unnumbered House integrated planning legislation H.R. 2133/S. 3192 Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2018 (CLEARR Act) S. 3303 Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: $25,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
HR 154 - Honoring our World War II Merchant Mariners Act of 2017 HR 5879/S 2127 - Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018 HR 5893/S 2916 - Energizing American Maritime Act HR 6175 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018 HR 1726 - Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 S.168/HR 1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S.763 - Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act FY'2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations FY'2019 Agriculture Appropriations FY'2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations S.1984 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Coastwise Laws of the United States HR 3966 Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act HR 4425 Food and Farm Act S. 1894 To Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act HR 5515 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 HR 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 Permits CWA, Section 401 Certs. CAA, Clean Power Plan Good Samaritan Permit Programs HR 8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA) S. 2800 & S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 S.584 & HR 33 - The Small Business Regulatory Flexability Improvement Act of 2017, All Titles S.168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA), All Titles HR 2917 & S. 3009 - Regulatory Certainty Act, All Titles HR 3128 - To amend section III of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification, All Titles S. 2760 & S. 2761 - To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification. HR 3117 - Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017, All Titles S. 3303 & HR 6889 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018
Client expense: $365,947 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Legislation and Congressional Action: H.R. 2/S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - General advocacy and discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and foreign aid in the Farm Bill. Advocacy in opposition to potential amendments that would exempt the Food for Peace program from cargo preference requirements. H.R. 8/S. 3021 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. 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. 302/H.R. 5869 - FAA Reauthorization Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which was amended to include the Maritime Border Security Review Act. H.R. 619/S. 89 - Delta Queen exemption legislation - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, which would allow the Delta Queen to resume operations on the Mississippi River. H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, or its inclusion in the FY 2019 spending bills or other germane legislation. H.R. 2518/S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding timing of legislative action. H.R. 5276/S. 2551 - Food for Peace Reform Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation, which would negatively impact cargo preference for the U.S. maritime industry. H.R. 5515/S. 2987 - John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation. 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. H.R. 6147/S. 3023 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - Advocacy in support of passage of the vehicle for moving the Transportation Appropriations that include MSP funding. H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 - Advocacy in support of passage of the legislation, including maritime related appropriations for Military Sealift Command. H.R. 6175/S. 3508 - Maritime Safety Act of 2018/Save Our Seas Act - Discussions with staff regarding the impact of reforms included within the bill and impact on training, advocacy in support of passage. No House Companion/S. 2717 - Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Discussions with staff regarding new version of the bill as amended. 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: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 1873, the Electric Reliability and Forest Protection Act, opposing the legislation as it cuts public input out of forest management decisions. HR 210 Native American Energy Act; opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 424 Gray World State Management Act of 2017; opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 717 Listing Reform Act; opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 1274 State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act; opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 2603 Saving Americas Endangered Species Act (SAVES Act); opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 3131 Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; opposing the legislation as weakening the Endangered Species Act. HR 3668, Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, opposing weakening changes to the Wilderness Act. HR 2936, Resilient Forests Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening forestry protections. S. 1975, Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2017, supporting the legislation in its entirety S. 973/ HR 2218, Tennessee Wilderness Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety. S. ___, 2018 Farm Bill, opposing provisions that weaken forest management protections. Oppose HR. 1154/S. 168 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VISA) as inadequately addressing concerns with ballast water. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken forest management provisions. HR. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, opposing the legislation as it dramatically weakened protections for national forests. S. 3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing the addition of any amendments that would weaken national forest protection, supporting the inclusion of wilderness protection language for Tennessee and Virginia. HR 3916, Federally Integrated Species Health Act, opposing the legislation as it weakens the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act. H.R. 3281 "Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act", opposing provisions that dont protect wildlife. H.R. 2, House Farm Bill/Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing provisions that weaken forest management protections. S. 3042, Senate Farm Bill, expressing concern about forest management provisions that were not adopted in the bill, and expressing support for VA and TN Wilderness provisions that were.
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 · third_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" and S.1129, the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017" S.2602, the USE IT Act, "Utilizing Significant Emmissions with Innovative Technologies Act"
Client expense: $340,000 · 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. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_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" and S.1129, the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017" Issues related to automobile fuel economy (CAFE)/greenhouse gas standards, including lifecycle assessment S.3021, "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018"
Client expense: $340,000 · 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. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S.168 and H.R.1154, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA); S.1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act - Section VIII; Issues related to California and Louisiana dredging projects and levee construction
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R.1154 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, S.168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Generally, monitoring Great Lakes maritime issues and advocating for full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Implementation of WRDA 2016 (PL-114-322) including provisions with implications for dredged material management in Cleveland, such as s.1189 with respect to the Federal Standard. WRDA 2018 (S.2800 and HR8) with respect to the duration of Dredged Material Management Plan development. Addressing concerns about Great Lakes pilotage rate setting by the US Coast Guard. Monitoring the drafting of a National Maritime Transportation Strategy and its potential relevance to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act legislation (S.168) as proposed to be in the Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bill (S.140) and specifically with respect to Great Lakes related provisions .
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_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 to be in the Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bill (S.140).
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 · third_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.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_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. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations: Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program Account. H.R. 5515 and S. 2987, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Issues related to Maritime Administration programs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Funding of the Civil Works Budget of the US Army Corps of Engineers; Potential changes to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920; Vessel Incidental Act (HR 1154, S.168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Funding of the Civil Works Budget of the US Army Corps of Engineers; Potential changes to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920; Vessel Incidental Act (HR 1154, S.168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Corps of Engineering Funding, Appropriations issues, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY2019, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (HR 1154, S. 168)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_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) 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: $100,495 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), 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 · third_quarter · Transportation
Soo Locks modernization project - authorization and funding VIDA/Ballast Water - S.168/H.R. 1154 Buy America policy WRDA legislation - H.R. 8
Client expense: $141,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 140 - A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund - amendment 2232, the Cost Guard Authorization Act of 2018. S. 168, H.R. 1154, Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, entire bill. H.R. 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. H.R. 8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 - entire bill. S. 3021 and S. 2800 - America Water Infrasturcture Act of 2018 - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $180,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 1154 / S.168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Ballast water discharge permitting issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES