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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 700 13TH STREET, NW, #350 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38995-12
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6. House ID# 320170000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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 |
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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 A. ROCK |
Date | 1/18/2017 12:52:52 PM |
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor)
HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor)
S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor)
S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose)
S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose)
HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor)
S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose)
S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor)
HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed)
HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose)
HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support)
HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose)
HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose)
S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor)
Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail
Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition
Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 935 National Freight Network & Trust Fund Act of 2015 (monitor)
HR 3488 - Safe, Flexible & Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (oppose)
S.3379 - The Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act (monitor)
Various efforts to increase truck weights
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1732/S 1140 - Regulatory Protection Act of 2015 (support Dealing w/ Waters of US Rule)
HR 594 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act (support)
Hr 5303/S.2848 - Water Resource Development Act of 2016 (support)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 1324 - Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 (support)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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
H.R. 4626/S.2595 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (short line tax credit) (support)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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
HR 2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act (Monitor)
HR 5394/S.2844 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act (monitor)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Michael A. |
Rock |
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Prentiss W. |
Bolin |
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Susan Auther |
Andres |
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James |
Houton |
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David E. |
Black |
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Elizabeth |
Leddy |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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)
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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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2 | 4 | 6 |