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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 830 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Minneapolis |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55102 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 65715-12
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6. House ID# 357270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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
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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. | ||||||||
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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: John A. O'Donnell, Director, Federal Affairs |
Date | 02/04/2010 |
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
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally;
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy And Security Act" (climate change);
S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (climate change);
H.R. 1862, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" ("cap & dividend", climate change);
Draft: "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate);
Carper Draft: "3-Pollutant Legislation" (draft Clean Air Act legislation);
S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc);
S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (EPA regulation of GHGs);
S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation);
S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets);
S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes);
S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate policy / assistance);
S.A. 2530, Murkowski amendment to S. 2996 (FY10 Interior Appropriations) re: EPA endangerment (EPA regulation of GHGs);
S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues);
S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
Ocean policy generally;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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DOI, Dpty. Asst. Secy, Policy & Intl. affairs |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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Prof. Staff, House Budget Committee |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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Prof. Staff, House Natl. Resources Committee |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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Dept. of Energy, Spec Asst. to Sec'y, Nuc. Energy |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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Dept. of Energy; Congressional Affairs Asst. |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA;
Coal Ash issues generally;
Endangered Species Act issues generally;
S. 2811, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds);
H.R. 2062, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds);
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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
Chemical Security Issues, generally;
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities;
HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009";
S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act";
H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities);
Chemical Security issues generally;
S.418/HR 1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"; all provisions;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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
Corporate Taxation, generally;
Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13
HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property
S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies
S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act)
S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas
Oppose repeal of energy production incentives
Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory
S. 271, "Freedom Act of 2009" (incentives to promote electric vehicles);
H.R. 2989, "401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009" (timing of pension liability);
H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" (OTC derivatives);
H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"(climate change);
H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions);
S. 722 "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009" (expiring tax provisions);
S. 1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009" (energy tax-related proposals);
S. 1620, "Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009" (provides tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities;
S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act)
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill";
S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R. 4399, "American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act" (electric vehicles);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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
Energy and Climate Legislation;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates;
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act (cease & desist market manipulation, climate change, RES, efficiency, CCS, smart grid)";
S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (comprehensive energy bill, transmission, RES, enforcement, efficiency);
H.R. 889, "Save American Energy Act" (EERS);
H.R. 890, "American Renewable Energy Act" (RES);
S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act" (clean energy financing);
S. 598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009";
S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES;
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally;
S. 1502, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009";
S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CCS);
S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009" (CCS);
S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act
Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production
HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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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
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in:
HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010;
HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies;
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13
PL 111-117 - HR 3293 Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010
H.R. 3288, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010" (LIHEAP)
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles:
PL 111-85, HR 3183, S 1436, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010
HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring health care legislation, generally
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
John |
O' Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdiction);
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (OTC Derivatives);
H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
H.R. 3300, "Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3795, "OTC Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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See First Page for Titles |
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes
S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009
Draft Senate Banking Committee Legislation & Senate Agriculture Committee legislation to regulate derivative trading
HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009
HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
S. 1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009" (Board of Directors provisions)
Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding:
HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009
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
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O'Donnell |
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Stephen L. |
Plevniak |
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LA, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) |
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Christopher |
Kearney |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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