Reported covered position: Former Chief Counsel of Corps of Engineers 2004-2014.
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Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: MR. EARL STOCKDALE
CBRA mapping correction. Advance passage of H.R. 1885/S 1724 to amend Unit 106 in North Topsail Beach. Support approval of GRR for Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project by OMB and continued funding of project as needed in FY 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Act.
Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: MR. EARL STOCKDALE
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FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) via MR. EARL STOCKDALE
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
CBRA mapping correction. Advance passage of H.R. 1885/S 1724 to amend Unit 106 in North Topsail Beach. Support approval of GRR for Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project by OMB and continued funding of project as needed in FY 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
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CBRA mapping correction. Advance passage of H.R. 1885/S 1724 to amend Unit 106 in North Topsail Beach. Support approval of GRR for Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project by OMB and continued funding of project as needed in FY 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Act.
Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: EARL STOCKDALE
Support passage of HR 2437 to amend the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources Unit L06 in North Topsail Beach.
Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: EARL STOCKDALE
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: EARL STOCKDALE
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment
Client: FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) · Firm: EARL STOCKDALE
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Seek support for policies and appropriations in FY2027 Energy and Water Resources Appropriations Act and Water Resources Development Act of2026 to ensure that beach quality sand that is dredged from Federal navigation projects is placed onshore in a way that provides the greatest benefit to the taxpayer and Government.
Seek support for making $1.5M in appropriations from Operation and Maintenance account in FY2027 Appropriations Act to support Lockwood Folly Inlet Navigation Maintenance dredging.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) via MR. EARL STOCKDALE
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Seek support for making $200,000 in appropriations from the General Investigations account in the FY 2027 Energy and Water Resources Development Act to initiate a Coastal Storm Risk Management feasibility study for Bald Head Island and sufficient appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in FY 2027 to ensure the existing Wilmington Harbor Channels Project is maintained to authorized depths and dredged sand is placed on Bald Head Island beaches rather than deposited offshore.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,NC via MR. EARL STOCKDALE
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Request support for $1,829,520 in FY 2027 funding through the US Army Corps of Engineers Construction (Environmental Infrastructure) account in the Energy and Water Appropriations Act for Phase 1 of the Raw Water Transmission Main Extension.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,NC via MR. EARL STOCKDALE
2026 · first_quarter · RR
Request $1,829,520 in Federal funding through Corps of Engineers, Construction (Environmental Infrastructure) account in the FY 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Act for design services for Phase 1 of the Raw Water Transmission Main Extension.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via MR. EARL STOCKDALE
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Seeking support of enactment of legislation in WRDA 2026 that would direct the Corps of Engineers to expeditiously complete the Oceanside shoreline mitigation study and to select a Recommended Plan that relies on natural features to address the erosion caused by the construction of Camp Pendleton Harbor.
Seeking support for: inclusion of $26M in Construction General funds in the Corps of Engineers FY 2026 Work Plan to allow prosecution of high priority work on the San Luis Rey River Flood Risk Mitigation Project; and inclusion of $8.06 M in Operation and Maintenance funds in the Corps of Engineers FY 2026 Work Plan to support emergency dredging in Oceanside Harbor and a change in scheduled dredging operations.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC) via EARL STOCKDALE
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Urging that $1.5M in Operation and Maintenance funds be included in FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act to perform Lockwood Folly maintenance dredging.
Urge Corps of Engineers and Congress to build on prior legislative enactments to ensure beach quality sand that is dredged from Federal navigation projects is placed on land in such a way that it provided the greatest benefits to the public.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) via EARL STOCKDALE
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Urging $200,000 in General Investigation funds be included FY 2026 Budget and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act to initiate Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study for Bald head Island. Seeking sufficient funding be included in FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act to support continued maintenance of Wilmington Harbor Channels.
Urging $5,000,000 be included in the STAG-Clean Water Account of the FY 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to expand the Bald head Island Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure continued compliance with State and Federal requirements.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Seeking inclusion of $1.5M in Corps of Engineers (COE) FY 2025 Work Plan or FY 2026 President's Budget to complete Oceanside Shoreline Mitigation Study. Seeking inclusion of $20M in Construction General Funds be included in COE FY 22025 Work Plan or FY 2026 President's Budget to continue efficient construction of San Luis Rey River Flood Control Project. Seeking inclusion of $1.1M in Operation and Maintenance funds be included in COE FY 2025 Work Plan for maintenance of Oceanside Harbor.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support passage of HR 2437 to amend the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources Unit L06 in North Topsail Beach.
Support provision of FY 2025 Energy and Water Resources Development Appropriations to allow completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report to enable project to proceed to construction; secure FY2025 Energy and Water Resources Development Appropriations to allow New Topsail Inlet and Connecting Channels navigation dredging.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
Seeking support for enactment of legislation in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 directing the Corps of Engineers to expeditiously complete the San Diego County shoreline study (to mitigate for erosion caused by Camp Pendleton Harbor construction) and clarifying that the study should include a recommended plan for mitigating the erosion and an integrated environmental document.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Seeking support for enactment of legislation in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 directing the Corps of Engineers to expeditiously complete the San Diego County shoreline study (to mitigate for erosion caused by Camp Pendleton Harbor construction) and clarifying that the study should include a recommended plan for mitigating the erosion and an integrated environmental document.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FERGUSON GROUP LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD&SMITH (FOR TISPC, NC) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · second_quarter · RR
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Supporting inclusion of sufficient additional funds in the Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Work Plan and Presidents budget for FY 2025 to complete the San Diego County shoreline study. Supporting including $1M in the Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Work Plan to allow additional sand to be dredged from Oceanside Harbor and deposited on City beaches. Supporting enactment of legislation in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (Divisin D) that would allow the San Diego County shoreline study to be completed with different appropriations than those used to initiate the study.
Seeking support for enactment of legislation in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 directing the Corps of Engineers to expeditiously complete the San Diego County shoreline study (to mitigate for erosion caused by Camp Pendleton Harbor construction) and clarifying that the study should include a recommended plan for mitigating the erosion and an integrated environmental document.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Seeking support for enactment of legislation in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 directing the Corps of Engineers to expeditiously complete the San Diego County shoreline study (to mitigate for erosion caused by Camp Pendleton Harbor construction) and clarifying that the study should include a recommended plan for mitigating the erosion and an integrated environmental document.
Supporting inclusion of sufficient additional funds in the Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Work Plan and Presidents budget for FY 2025 to complete the San Diego County shoreline study. Supporting including $1M in the Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Work Plan to allow additional sand to be dredged from Oceanside Harbor and deposited on City beaches. Supporting enactment of legislation in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (Divisin D) that would allow the San Diego County shoreline study to be completed with different appropriations than those used to initiate the study.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT, CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Secure support design of levee improvements needed to protect critical wastewater infrastructure servicing disadvantaged communities n western California from coastal flooding.
Seek support for obtaining environmental infrastructure appropriations made available under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to support implementation of the North Richmond, California wastewater project, authorized in Section 8375 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT, CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · RR
Seek support for making environmental infrastructure appropriations under section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 available for the North Richmond, CA wastewater project, authorized in section 8375 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Seek support for: FY 2025 Transportation Housing, and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiative appropriations for road paving and repairs on Bald Head Island; continued funding for Wilmington Harbor maintenance through FY 2025 Harbor Maintenance Trust funds; and construction of the Bald Head Island wastewater expansion plant project through either US Army Corps of Engineers environmental infrastructure funding made available under Section 5113 of WRDA 2007 or EPA grant funds in future appropriations cycles.
Seek support for authorization of a feasibility study for coastal storm risk management in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Support for modification of US Army Corps of Engineers policies to allow non-federal interests to make use of existing storage capacity in Federal dredged material disposal areas. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand from Lockwood Folly in a manner that recognizes the full value and most effective use of that sand.
Elevating the priority the Congress and Administration afford shallow draft navigation projects (such as dredging Lockwood Folly Inlet) to ensure navigation safety.
Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, US Army Corps of Engineers Investigations Appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach component) General Reevaluation Report. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Infrastructure appropriations for North Carolina pursuant to Section 5113 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 for Ocean Boulevard stormwater improvements. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, US Army Corps of Engineers Operations and Maintenance appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC dredging.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · RR
Federal issues and appropriations related to the mitigation of erosion on City beaches, maintenance of navigation in Oceanside Harbor,and completion of the San Luis Rey River Project.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the mitigation of erosion on City beaches, maintenance of navigation in Oceanside Harbor,and completion of the San Luis Rey River Project.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the mitigation of erosion on City beaches, maintenance of navigation in Oceanside Harbor,and completion of the San Luis Rey River Project.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · RR
Federal issues and appropriations related to the maintenance and protection of Bald Head Islands beaches and the improvement of public infrastructure.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the maintenance and protection of Bald Head Islands beaches and the improvement of public infrastructure.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the maintenance and protection of Bald Head Islands beaches and the improvement of public infrastructure.
THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC) via EARL STOCKDALE
2024 · first_quarter · RR
Federal issues and appropriations related to the Town of Holden Beach, including those related to the protection and stabilization of its beaches and need to maintain navigation in nearby coastal waters
Federal issues and appropriations related to the Town of Holden Beach, including those related to the protection and stabilization of its beaches and need to maintain navigation in nearby coastal waters
Federal issues and appropriations related to the Town of Holden Beach, including those related to the protection and stabilization of its beaches and need to maintain navigation in nearby coastal waters
Secure passage of H.R. 2437 to amend the boundaries of John Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System UnitLO6 in North Topsail Beach to correct a mapping error.Support completion of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management Project General Reevaluation Report so project can proceed to construction. Support utilization of sand from Corps AIWW Disposal area for beach renourishment. Maintain funding for New Topsail Inlet and connecting channels to support navigation.
Seek support for preservation of Bald Head Island beaches through a study that examines the Federal interest in the pursuit of a possible coastal storm damage reduction project by the Corps of Engineers. Advocate revisions to policies and initiatives to place sand dredged from Corps o Engineers projects where it is needed most and the full benefit of the sand is realized.
Seek Federal assistance for construction of Bald Head Island wastewater expansion plant project to meet future service needs.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Federal issues and appropriations related to the mitigation of erosion on City beaches, maintenance of navigation in Oceanside Harbor,and completion of the San Luis Rey River Project.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the maintenance and protection of Bald Head Islands beaches and the improvement of public infrastructure.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the maintenance and protection of Bald Head Islands beaches and the improvement of public infrastructure.
Federal issues and appropriations related to the Town of Holden Beach, including those related to the protection and stabilization of its beaches and need to maintain navigation in nearby coastal waters