FISHES Act

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA & MMC positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan; provide Client with information related to NOAAs Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign & quote for press release ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client; track offshore wind issues for Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process; also provide opportunity for Client to engage with GAO staff directly ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign; support national letter for seafood provision in the Farm bill ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions; assist Client with Hill staff feedback on House red snapper letter ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign; support national letter for seafood provision in the Farm bill ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign; support national letter for seafood provision in the Farm bill ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continued in 4th Qtr

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process; also provide opportunity for Client to engage with GAO staff directly ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign; support national letter for seafood provision in the Farm bill ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions; provide feedback to Hill staff on octopus-related legislation ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan; track Chumash Sanctuary nomination process ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client; track offshore wind issues for Client ● Provide Client with information/strategic advice on federal port infrastructure grants

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, White House Office

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client; track offshore wind issues for Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), White House Office

● Lobbying efforts to improve and secure final passage of the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the MSA federal fishery disaster processes; provide feedback to Hill staff on related H.R. 10010; Provide feedback/recommendations to the GAO on improvements to the MSA fishery disaster assistance process ● Help develop national seafood industry letter opposing marine monument designations; provide opportunity for Client to sign ● Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; review MSA stock assessment prioritization language; nominations for NOAA positions ● Attend/report to Client on NOAAs October 2024 CCC meeting; engage with NOAA staff on fisheries-related issues ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAAs 2023 MMPA SARs; monitor status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule; provide information on NOAAs MSA data confidentiality final rule & Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for any ocean-related issues and report to Client; track offshore wind issues for Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,000

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), White House Office

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule Development of written comments for submission on draft Environmental Assessment on M/V Selendany Ayu oil spill recovery

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,999

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024; submit white paper to Hill staff on alternative fishery disaster assistance models ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on the Whale Charts Act. ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition, Russia seafood import ban and NOAAs NSG proposed rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,900

● Handle Hill communications and provide strategic advice for Client related to CGOA salmon bycatch event; have Client inquire with NOAA re: DNA testing schedule ● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the ESA listing of AK salmon, Hill staff changes; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to staff on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction ● Monitor ongoing offshore wind issues for Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Communications with Client re: ongoing marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, legislation, MSA/bycatch, the ESA listing of AK salmon, Hill staff changes; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor MMPA issues; developments related to Steller Sea Lion conservation; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to staff on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction ● Monitor ongoing offshore wind issues for Client

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whale & Rices Whale; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction; monitor offshore wind issues ● Ongoing lobby efforts to coordinate House/Senate fix for FL commercial fishing Clients re: USCG life raft requirements; follow up communications continue ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction ● Advise Client on signing a national letter to Congress to request including seafood in the Farm bill ● Ongoing efforts to monitor and provide Client with information related to offshore wind issues before Congress

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction ● Meet with Hill staff to discuss offshore wind issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

● Lobbying efforts ongoing to improve the FISHES Act (H.R. 5103/S.4262) to streamline the federal fishery disaster process; provide feedback to Hill staff on draft economic impact provision in the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2024 ● Continue to monitor developments related to vessel speed rules by NOAA for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales; provide Client with analysis of NOAA proposed rule on the MMPA 2025 LOF; and status of NOAAs NSG proposed rule ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups on ocean-related legislation and report to Client; advise Client on H.R. 8862 to reauthorize the MSA; provide feedback to Hill staff on H.R. 8705; and on the Whale Charts Act; provide Client with revised USCG policy letter on new vessel construction ● Meet with Hill staff to discuss offshore wind issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE