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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1666 K STREET, NW, #1100 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3195-12
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6. House ID# 322360000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael P. Melaniphy, President and CEO |
Date | 01/22/2014 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related
authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic
Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues.
Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail
and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, and
legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax
benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). H.R. 949, the
Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure
and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation,
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. Matters related to implementation of
Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Specifics include proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety
Improvement Act (RSIA). General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21.
In addition, H.R. 2084, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, Bridge Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Healy |
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Brian |
Tynan |
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Joni |
Zielinski Carlton |
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Billy |
Terry |
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Patricia |
Doersch |
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Christian |
Richards |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
All matters related to the federal budget for public transportation, high speed rail, transit security, and implementation of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Legislation includes the FY 2014 Transportation and HUD Appropriations Act, and the
FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Matters related to implementation of the Budget Control Act.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2014. Implementation of Emergency supplemental appropriations in response to Hurricane
Sandy. FY 2014 Budget Resolution (H. ConRes 25/S. ConRes 8)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Healy |
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Brian |
Tynan |
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Joni |
Zielinski Carlton |
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Billy |
Terry |
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Patricia |
Doersch |
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Christian |
Richards |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
All matters related to transit security funding and implementation of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and legislation to authorize
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and its agencies and programs. Homeland Security, Budget and Appropriations for FY
2013 and 2014. Specifically proposals for a National Preparedness Grant Program and the Transit Security Grant Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Healy |
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Brian |
Tynan |
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Joni |
Zielinski Carlton |
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Billy |
Terry |
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Patricia |
Doersch |
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Christian |
Richards |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles, including the National Gas
Act. Legislation related to maintaining the commuter tax benefit. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing,
including provisions included in S.ConRes 8, Senate Budget Resolution regarding tax treatment of municipal bonds.
H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative
Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act;
H.R. 2084, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, Bridge Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Robert |
Healy |
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Brian |
Tynan |
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Billy |
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Joni |
Zielinski Carlton |
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Patricia |
Doersch |
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Christian |
Richards |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Matters related to communications spectrum needs for implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter
railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail
Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Robert |
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Brian |
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Joni |
Zielinski Carlton |
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Patricia |
Doersch |
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Christian |
Richards |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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