RICK MARKS

● No lobby activity to report in 3rd Qtr: ROMEA staff continues to monitor information for the Client related to U.S. and international whaling policy and scientific marine research

● No lobby activity to report in 3rd Qtr: Continue to provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, NEPA/MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, CITES activities; ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; bycatch legislation, marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP & MMPA comparability initiatives and related litigation; changes to congressional, administration, and federal agency staff

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Advise Client on national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client group signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level; assist Client to engage with NOAA/NPFMC to support deregulatory review of marine mammal-related trawl closures ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Advise Client on pending national vessel construction amendment to the NDAA

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and on NOAAs GARFO ropeless gear initiative ● Provie Client with information on pending North Atlantic Right Whale legislation ● Provide client with comment opportunity on BOEMSs offshore wind energy survey

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and information to participate on NOAAs regional red snapper data webinar

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Track progress of 2026 FARM bill legislation, provide Client with strategic advice to engage Hill staff ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and information to participate on NOAAs regional red snapper data webinar

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Advise Client on national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and information to participate on NOAAs regional red snapper data webinar

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Advise Client on national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and information to participate on NOAAs regional red snapper data webinar

● Advise Client on national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and information to participate on NOAAs regional red snapper data webinar

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable ● Assist Client with information on Caribbean Trade issues, help Client craft message to Hill staff

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802); cover MMPA hearing and provide background information to Hill staff ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations ● Assist Client to contact Hill staff for support for USDA Title 32 seafood purchases; organize zoom call and participate with Client and USDA staff

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Provide Client with information on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) and North Atlantic Right Whale legislation ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and on NOAAs GARFO ropeless gear initiative ● Provide client with comment opportunity on BOEMSs offshore wind energy survey

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Continue to provide Client with updated information on ongoing US-Canada and US-China trade discussions; and legislation to ban use of China seafood products on Capitol Hill; provide information on comment opportunity to the SBA Seafood Roundtable

● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Meet with Hill staff, then provide Client with opportunity to engage staff on pending national aquaculture legislation (S.2586/H.R.9802) ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations; and on NOAAs GARFO ropeless gear initiative ● Connect Client with Hill staff to comment on pending North Atlantic Right Whale legislation ● Provide client with comment opportunity on BOEMSs offshore wind energy survey ● Advise Client on pending national vessel construction amendment to the NDAA

● Advise Client on final federal ESA listing of a local reptile species

● Organize and prepare for meeting with USACE staff for 4th Qtr to discuss FY27 Energy & Water USACE Section 219 funding request for FL water quality project and Corps process for FY27 funding disbursement

● Ongoing research on federal grant opportunities for community development projects related to water quality, habitat/environment, port seawall infrastructure, marine sanctuary activities, and transportation initiatives

Assist Client efforts to support the Izembek NWR land exchange and construction of the King Cove-Cold Bay Road Tracking FY 2026 PILT funding

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects; status of other non-vessel CARB waivers; Congressional oversight of CARB activities. Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules; use of Starlink as approved maritime communication method, implications of the federal government shutdown on vessel documentation process and renewal of mariner credentials, and other developments Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; vessel oil spill response developments; Jones Act; night watch standards; and international vessel emissions policy development; support for FY 2027 NOAA fisheries programs and funding. Monitor Administration E.O. development and implementation of its Maritime Action Plan.

Organize and participate in meeting and communications related to DOD presence in Unalaska and the Aleutian Islands. Monitoring and reported on military training and activities in the region; provide capabilities to DOD staff.

Reporting on USCGs National Vessel Documentation Center and National Maritime Center operations during government shutdown. Research on potential homeporting of an Arctic Security Cutter.

Organize and participate in USACE HQ meetings; tracking and alerting client of funding opportunities available through the Dept. of Transportation Support for Captains Bay Road and water utilities projects, including FY 2026 CDS/CPF enacted results, FY 2027 CDS/CPF road project submission. Submission and tracking of FY 2027 CDS/CPF for coastal erosion project. Support for Essential Air Service funding options for Unalaska passenger air service.

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch

● Advocacy for House and Senate Member appropriation requests for FY27 CDS and programmatic requests for NOAA marine fisheries surveys, data collection and research portfolio including: regional councils and commissions; interjurisdictional grants; data collection, surveys and assessments; electronic monitoring, salmon management, groundfish surveys on the West Coast and Alaska; organize and participate in annual Client spring visit to Washington, D.C to lobby for program funding including House & Senate Member FY 2027 NOAA fisheries appropriations request letters. Ongoing: Track and report to Client on grant programs as part of federal government reform initiatives Support for USGS fisheries research funding and partnership with the interstate fisheries commissions

● Remain engaged with Hill staff on regional MMPA reform ideas; provide feedback to staff on MMPA legislation and potential witness for MSA hearing; continue to share Client perspective on proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS; provide information to Hill staff on North Pacific/Alaska/West Coast fishery disaster issues ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: ocean-related Executive Orders, West Coast MMPA Take Reduction Team (TRT) process, marine sanctuaries & monuments, MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, offshore energy development; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; Hill staff changes, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration, fisheries disaster relief, Klamath Basin restoration, funding for Western Pacific and North Pacific Observers, Bycatch Engineering Reduction Program, and Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund; and pending FY 2027 funding levels for key fisheries programs and initiatives.

● No lobby activity to report in 2nd Qtr: ROMEA staff continues to monitor information for the Client related to U.S. and international whaling policy and scientific marine research

● No lobby activity to report in 2nd Qtr: Continue to provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, NEPA/MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, CITES activities; ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP & MMPA comparability initiatives and related litigation; changes to congressional, administration, and federal agency staff

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Advise Client on final rule publication related to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process & role of squid in the MSA; inform Client on status of HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Organize and participated in Q2 Client visit to Washington DC to meet with key Congressional offices ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; provide specific recommendations to NOAA staff on closed area re-evaluations; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on strategy regarding federal council legislation; North Pacific bycatch legislation; and status of pollock-fur seal litigation

● Inform Client on the NOAA Fisheries Finance Program (FFP); put client in touch with key agency staff to discuss opportunities

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Advise Client on final rule publication related to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish; send note of thanks to NOAA & Regional Fishery Management Council ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; advise Client on status of H.R. 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; advise Client to attend/engage with USDA at Seafood Office event ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897 & Save Our Shrimpers Act; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes; assist Client to draft motion for red snapper fishery management council consideration

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; assist Client to draft letter to Congressional offices RE: rural community requirements; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Advise Client on final rule publication related to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on status of HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on status of the Save Our Shrimpers Act

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Advise Client on final rule publication related to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish; send note of thanks to NOAA & Regional Fishery Management Council ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; inform Client on HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

● Inform Client on changes pending for EU Catch Certificate reporting & provide information on federal webinar and opportunity for communications with NOAA staff

● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; attend and report to Client on NOAA Spring CCC meeting ● Advise Client on final rule publication related to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish; send note of thanks to NOAA & Regional Fishery Management Council ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs & advise on opportunities for 2026 Rural Business Development Grants; report on USDA seafood office creation ● Provide Client information related to final rule on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument Executive Order & White House press event; continue to monitor the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on letter from Congress to NOAA on ropeless gear; advise on NOAAs new vessel speed rulemaking process; assist Client to engage House staff on discussions related to HR 1897; review NOAA 2026 MMPA LOF for Client ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; advise Client on comment opportunity RE: East Coast shipping lanes changes

Organize and participate in Client delegation visit to Washington, DC to visit with House and Senate offices and key committee staff; lobby for support of FY27 Energy & Water USACE Section 219 funding request for FL water quality project and report status of House FY27 Energy & Water funding process; provide Client with contact information for relevant FL Congressional offices

Ongoing research on federal grant opportunities for community development projects related to water quality, habitat/environment, port seawall infrastructure, marine sanctuary activities, and transportation initiatives

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects; status of other non-vessel CARB waivers; Congressional oversight of CARB activities. Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules; District name change, use of Starlink as approved maritime communication method, implications of the federal government shutdown on vessel documentation process and renewal of mariner credentials, and other developments Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; vessel oil spill response developments; Jones Act; night watch standards; and international vessel emissions policy development; support for FY 2026 and 2027 NOAA fisheries programs and funding. Report on Administration E.O. development and implementation of its Maritime Action Plan.

● Organize and participate in Client visit to Washington, DC to meet with Members, Hill and Agency staff to cover myriad marine issues. ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; send Client letter of support to AK Delegation supporting NOAA programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on critical habitat designation for North Pacific Right Whales ● Organize and participate in NOAA HQ meeting on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda; bycatch & MMPA issues ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

Assist Client efforts to support the Izembek NWR land exchange and construction of the King Cove-Cold Bay Road Tracking FY 2026 PILT funding

Tracking and alerting client of funding opportunities available through the Dept. of Transportation Akutan Harbor funding issues, including Water Resources Development Act project authorization and funding. Support for Essential Air Service (EAS) program funding. Support for EAS Akutan air service route options. Support for request that DOT assess passenger air service costs and reliability in the Aleutian Islands to improve community air service. Support for Cold Bay Commercial Dock replacement project and grant funding implementation

● Advocacy for House and Senate Member appropriation requests for FY27 CDS and programmatic requests for NOAA marine fisheries surveys, data collection and research portfolio including: regional councils and commissions; interjurisdictional grants; data collection, surveys and assessments; electronic monitoring, salmon management, groundfish surveys on the West Coast and Alaska; organize and participate in annual Client spring visit to Washington, D.C to lobby for program funding including House & Senate Member FY 2027 NOAA fisheries appropriations request letters. Ongoing: Track and report to Client on grant programs as part of federal government reform initiatives

● Remain engaged with Hill staff on regional MMPA reform ideas; provide feedback to staff on MMPA legislation and hearing follow up; continue to share Client perspective on proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS; provide information to Hill staff on North Pacific/Alaska fishery disaster issues ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: ocean-related Executive Orders, West Coast MMPA Take Reduction Team (TRT) process, marine sanctuaries & monuments, MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, offshore energy development; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; Hill staff changes, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration, fisheries disaster relief, Klamath Basin restoration, funding for Western Pacific and North Pacific Observers, Bycatch Engineering Reduction Program, and Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund; and final FY 2026 enacted funding levels for key fisheries programs and initiatives.

● No lobby activity to report in 1st Qtr: ROMEA staff continues to track information related to U.S. and international whaling policy and scientific marine research ROMEA staff provided a non-lobby informational report to the Client in the 1st Qtr.

● No lobby activity to report in 1st Qtr: Continue to provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, NEPA/MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, CITES activities; ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP & MMPA comparability initiatives and related litigation; changes to congressional, administration, and federal agency staff

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Advise Client on strategy regarding federal council seats and related legislation; and on North Pacific bycatch issues & S.3579 ● Begin preparations for a Q2 Client visit to Washington DC, including outreach to OMB & NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; provide Client information & advice on North Pacific Right Whale critical habitat designation ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; and on implications of MARA Act S.2586 ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show; assist Client with show strategy

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs; help Client to check on AG seafood liaison position ●Assist Client with understanding DOI Secretarial Order on increasing fishing access to federal lands; implications for Merrit Island, FL; set DOI strategy ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 & H.R. 6150) for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; advise Client on West Coast whale petition ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; monitor S.2586 for Client interests ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● No lobbying activity - continue to monitor NOAA trade developments around the Boston Seafood Show

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to USFWS on definitional change of squid as shellfish ● Provide Client with information/implications of S.4236 and gaining access to agriculture programs ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; inform Client on NOAA ANPRM related to North Atlantic Right Whale vessel speed rule ● Outreach to NOAA on implementation of seafood EO and deregulatory agenda ● Continue to monitor federal agency activities, hearings (reports on US-CAN-MEX Senate & House IUU hearings in Q1) and legislation (S.688 & S.1369) related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; updates on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities and House passage of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776); share NAS OSW West Coast final report on impacts to fisheries

● Continue to monitor Clients FY26 Energy & Water USACE Section 219 funding request for FL water quality project and report status of House FY26 Energy & Water funding award; develop and submit FY27 request for project, including supportive Client letter

● Ongoing research on federal grant opportunities for community development projects related to water quality, habitat/environment, port infrastructure, marine sanctuary activities, and transportation initiatives

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects; status of other non-vessel CARB waivers; Congressional oversight of CARB activities. Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules; District name change, use of Starlink as approved maritime communication method, implications of the federal government shutdown on vessel documentation process and renewal of mariner credentials, and other developments Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; vessel oil spill response developments; Jones Act; night watch standards; and international vessel emissions policy development

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects; status of other non-vessel CARB waivers; Congressional oversight of CARB activities. Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules; District name change, use of Starlink as approved maritime communication method, implications of the federal government shutdown on vessel documentation process and renewal of mariner credentials, and other developments Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; vessel oil spill response developments; Jones Act; night watch standards; and international vessel emissions policy development

● Emergency outreach to Hill staff on storm impacts to the Clients airport services to ensure medevac capability and return to flight after runway safety check approved. ● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide Client on status of ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide Client on status of ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition

● Ongoing advocacy for House and Senate Member appropriation requests for FY26 CDS and programmatic requests for NOAA marine fisheries surveys, data collection and research portfolio including: regional councils and commissions; interjurisdictional grants; data collection, surveys and assessments; electronic monitoring, salmon management, groundfish surveys on the West Coast and Alaska. Ongoing: Track and report to Client on grant programs as part of federal government reform initiatives

● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; engage Hill staff on grant timing concerns ● Engage Hill staff on regional MMPA reform ideas; provide feedback to staff on draft MMPA legislation and hearing preparation/follow up; continue to share Client perspective on proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide Client feedback to Hill staff on HR 5699, including support for RECFIN program; provide staff with update on MSA regional fishery disaster processes. ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: ocean-related Executive Orders, West Coast MMPA Take Reduction Team 9TRT) process, marine sanctuaries & monuments, MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, offshore energy development; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; Hill staff changes, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration, fisheries disaster relief, Klamath Basin restoration, funding for Western Pacific and North Pacific Observers, Bycatch Engineering Reduction Program, and Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund

● No lobby activity to report in 4th Qtr: ROMEA staff continues to track information related to marine scientific research, U.S. whaling policy, and international marine affairs. ROMEA staff provided the first non-lobby informational report to the Client in the 4th Qtr.

● No lobby activity to report in 4th Qtr: Continue to provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, NEPA/MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, CITES activities; ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP & MMPA comparability initiatives and related litigation; changes to congressional, administration, and federal agency staff

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness and edit Client comment submission ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776) ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; help Client engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Assist Client to prepare for Hill staff meetings and develop draft white paper; assist Client to engage White House urging support for US commercial fishing industry similar to US farm support ● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699 and assist Client with comment submission; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation; assist Client to support the FISH Act ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness; Client signed national letter on the EO ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS; provide Client with West Coast Take Reduction Team (TRT) strategic advice ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity; advise Client on ESA comment letter ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Advise Client on opportunity to provide comments to NOAA on executive order RE: American Seafood Competitiveness ● Provide Client with information/implications of the federal government shutdown; status of funding for commercial fishing industry liaison in FY26 Agriculture legislation ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms and hearing preparations; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; continue to oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on implications of H.R. 5699; advise Client on ESA reforms in H.R. 1847 and related SBA roundtable opportunity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings and status of industry-driven litigation ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities; engage with Hill staff on OSW implications of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776)

● Continue to monitor Clients FY26 Energy & Water USACE Section 219 funding request for FL water quality project as it moves through the appropriations/CR processes, report status of House FY26 Energy & Water funding legislation; begin preparations for FY27 request

● Ongoing research on federal grant opportunities for community development projects related to water quality, habitat/environment, port infrastructure, marine sanctuary activities, and transportation initiatives

● No lobby activity to report in 3rd Qtr: ROMEA staff is tracking information related to marine scientific research, U.S. whaling policy, and international marine affairs. A first informational report to the Client is due in the 4th Qtr.

● No lobby activity to report in 3rd Qtr: ROMEA staff is tracking information related to marine scientific research, U.S. whaling policy, and international marine affairs. A first informational report to the Client is due in the 4th Qtr.

● No lobby activity to report in 3rd Qtr: Provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP & MMPA comparability initiatives; changes to congressional, administration, and federal agency staff

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules; District name change, use of Starlink as approved maritime communication method, and other developments Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client Inform Client of the ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; vessel oil spill response developments; Jones Act; night watch standards; and international vessel emissions policy development

● Communications and planning with Hill staff and assist Client with participation in an AK Seafood Summit with the Secretary of Commerce and NOAA; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power ● Inform Client of the ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation and share Client resolution with Hill staff; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor activities related to the H2B Visa program for the seafood industry ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, 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, National Seafood Strategy, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition Advice and guidance on NOAAs Tsunami Warning system and communications

Tracking and alerting client of funding opportunities available through the Dept. of Transportation Akutan Harbor funding issues, including Water Resources Development Act project authorization and funding. Support for Essential Air Service (EAS) program funding. Support for EAS Akutan air service route options Support for Cold Bay Commercial Dock replacement project and grant funding implementation

Assist Client efforts to support the Izembek NWR land exchange and construction of the King Cove-Cold Bay Road Tracking FY 2025 PILT funding

Support for enhanced DOD presence in the Aleutian Islands

● Ongoing advocacy for House and Senate Member appropriation requests for FY26 CDS and programmatic requests for NOAA marine fisheries surveys, data collection and research portfolio including: regional councils and commissions; interjurisdictional grants; data collection, surveys and assessments; electronic monitoring, salmon management, groundfish surveys on the West Coast and Alaska. Ongoing: Track and report to Client on grant programs as part of federal government reform initiatives

● Engage Hill staff on regional MMPA reform ideas; provide feedback to staff on draft marine fisheries-related legislation ● Share Client perspective on proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Continue to provide Client with ongoing intelligence on several key regional marine issues including: ocean-related Executive Orders, marine sanctuaries & monuments, MSA legislation, ESA salmon listings, offshore energy development; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; CA/OR sea otter reintroduction; Hill staff changes, Aquatic Invasives Species funding and project awards, SSL ESA salmon predation, availability for fisheries-dependent ports to seek MARAD grant funding, aquaculture provisions considered in reauthorization of USDA farm programs, Harmful Algal Blooms legislation/funding, final rule on vessel electronic monitoring, Federal Fish Passage Grant Programs and awards, Mitchell Act hatcheries, Columbia River Basin restoration, fisheries disaster relief, Klamath Basin restoration, funding for Western Pacific and North Pacific Observers, Bycatch Engineering Reduction Program, and Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund

● Inform Client of the ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor activities related to the H2B Visa program for the seafood industry ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues

● Inform Client of the ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor activities related to the H2B Visa program for the seafood industry ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues

● Engage with Hill staff on Client NEPA concerns related to the SPEED Act ● Provide Client comments to Hill staff on the American Seafood EO ● Assist Client as part of an ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Inform Client of ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings; Monitor trade negotiations that may impact seafood products ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Provide Client with ongoing analysis & strategic advice to engage Congress and USCG on regulations related to U.S. citizenship crew requirements on fishing vessels; and on use of Starlink communication requirements

● Inform Client of ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings; Monitor trade negotiations that may impacts seafood products ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Contact White House staff regarding possible beneficial adjustments to the H2B Visa program for the seafood industry

● Communications with NOAA EU staff related to trade of FL spiny lobster; monitor US-China trade negotiations

● Contact White House staff regarding possible beneficial adjustments to the H2B Visa program for the seafood industry; contact Hill staff for assistance on work force immigration concerns

● Provide Client with ongoing analysis & strategic advice to engage Congress and USCG on regulations related to U.S. citizenship crew requirements on fishing vessels; and on use of Starlink communication requirements

● Provide Client with ongoing analysis & strategic advice to engage Congress and USCG on regulations related to U.S. citizenship crew requirements on fishing vessels; and on use of Starlink communication requirements

● Inform Client of ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Inform Client of ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Communications with NOAA EU staff related to trade of FL spiny lobster; monitor US-China trade negotiations

● Assist Client as part of an ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind Energy developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities ● Assist Client with Hill support for USDA surplus seafood purchase request ● Provide Client with ongoing information/advice on port infrastructure grants

● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Inform Client of pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind Energy developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Assist Client as part of an ongoing ad hoc coalition effort to oppose executive action designed to curtail commercial trawl and menhaden fishing and require forage fish management, including a nationwide industry letter sent to the President ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide ongoing MMPA reform recommendations as part of developing/refining draft legislation; oppose the transfer of protected species management authority from NOAA to USFWS ● Assist client with plans to invite NOAA leadership to visit Client operations ● Provide feedback to Hill staff on pending legislation related to fishery disaster reform; provide information on GAO fishery disaster study and related congressional activity ● Monitor federal agency activities and legislation related to IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; report on NOAA MMPA comparability findings ● Monitor Offshore Wind developments, related EOs, and track BOEM activities

● Communications with NOAA EU staff related to seafood trade; monitor US-China trade negotiations

● Monitor Clients FY26 Energy & Water USACE Section 219 funding request for FL water quality project as it moves through the appropriations process, report status of House FY26 Energy & Water funding legislation

● Ongoing research on federal grant opportunities for community development projects related to water quality, habitat/environment, port infrastructure, marine sanctuary activities, and transportation initiatives

anti-whaling legislation

Provide Client with information related to marine affairs including: marine sanctuaries/monuments, MSA/MMPA/ESA legislation/hearings/markups, ocean policy and marine-related executive orders and proclamations; international ocean affairs; offshore energy development; commercial fishing; marine resource research; seafood trade policy; bycatch; marine mammal conservation; commercial fishing gear modifications; IUU fishing & SIMP initiatives; congressional, administration, and federal agency staff changes

Anti-whaling legislation

Marine affairs

● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules and other developments ● Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine monuments and sanctuaries; energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; Maritime Security Advisory Committee meeting

● Submit formal letter requesting expedited action on 2023-24 AK crab fishery disasters; contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit & possible Member visit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● 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

● Contact Hill staff offering Client participation in an AK Seafood Summit; provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Provide Client with information to develop comment submission to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on deregulatory opportunities for the commercial fishing; lobby efforts RE: the proposed transfer of MMPA/ESA duties from NOAA to the USFWS ● Provide information and strategic advice on two Executive Orders related to American seafood (13921) and U.S. maritime power; comment opportunity for BOEMs oil & gas leasing program ● Participate in Hill staff discussions on MSA/ESA/MMPA reforms; provide MMPA reform recommendations; provide draft questions and report on House MSA hearing questions; provide Client with information related to H.R. 3781 and H.R. 3714 ● Monitor and report to Client on the NOAAs CCC spring meeting in New Bedford, MA ● Submit comments on NOAAs stock prioritization process to improve fish stock assessments; provide information on S.1968 ● Monitor congressional hearings on IUU fishing and forced labor in the seafood industry; provide information on tariffs related to US seafood products & Russia seafood import ban ● Report to Client on the nomination of the NOAA Assistant Administrator; termination of NOAA Advisory Committees; nominations for NOAAs AFAC ● Monitor congressional hearings/markups/CR/NDAA/USCG reauthorization legislation for ocean-related issues and report to Client ● 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