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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 4025 FAIR RIDGE DRIVE |
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City | FAIRFAX |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22033 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 45788-12
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6. House ID# 344110000
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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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Kenneth LaSala, Jr., Director of Government Relations |
Date | 07/20/2009 |
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
FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (P.L. 111-32), provisions relating to waivers for SAFER grant program; FY 2010 DHS Appropriations (H.R. 2892 and S. 1298), provisions relating to funding for FIRE and SAFER grant programs and U.S. Fire Administration; FY 2010 Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 2996), provisions relating to funding for wildland fire suppression programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Forest Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
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Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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Alan |
Caldwell |
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Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 915 and S.1451, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions relating to Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting standards and medevac emergency services
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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
State and local fusion centers and other information sharing activities; The role of U.S. Northern Command in disaster response; The role of the Homeland Security Council
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
DHS Target Capabilities; Nomination of FEMA Administrator, Deputy FEMA Administrator for National Preparedness, and U.S. Fire Administrator; Reimbursement of local fire and emergency services for disaster response; reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters grant program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 948 and S. 599, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2009, provisions relating to presumptive disability for federal firefighters
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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
Issues relating to public safety communications and the Public Safety Spectrum Trust
Public safety communications interoperability and operability
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Alan |
Caldwell |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emergency medical services issues
Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical transportation
S. 599, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2009, provisions relating to emergency services notification provisions
Pandemic influenza preparedness
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Needs of the fire service in responding to incidents in the wildland urban interface
H.R. 1404 and S. 561, the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement (FLAME) Act, provisions relating to the establishment of a fund for wildland fire suppression and measures to support local community preparedness
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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
Federal taxation and firefighters
Issuance of W-2 forms to volunteer firefighters
H.R. 1194, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2009, provisions relating to the installation of fire sprinklers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, provisions relating to hazardous materials transportation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1025, the Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Job Protection Act, provisions relating to employment protection for volunteer responders on mutual aid missions
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 |
Lucian |
Deaton |
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Intern, Rep. Bob Goodlatte's office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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