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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1200 G Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27332-12
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6. House ID# 303630000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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. | ||||||||
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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: Scott O'Brien |
Date | 1/19/2022 1:05:03 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1262 Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021. To establish a task force on NOTAM improvements, and for other purposes.
S 36 Kobe Bryant & Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act. To require certain helicopters to be equipped with safety technologies, and for other purposes.
HR 486 Kobe Bryant & Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act. To require certain helicopters to be equipped with safety technologies, and for other purposes.
S 516 Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act. To plan for and coordinate efforts to integrate advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace system, and for other purposes.
HR 1339 Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act. To plan for and coordinate efforts to integrate advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace system, and for other purposes.
HR 389 Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021. To impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights, and for other purposes.
HR 1462 Civil Aviation Security and Safety Act of 2021. To modify the requirements for the registration of certain aircraft, and for other purposes.
HR 4042 To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown and for other purposes.
HR 1462 Civil Aviation Security and Safety Act of 2021.
S.2166 RETAIN GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021.
HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
HR 5376 Build Back Better Act.
H.R.6270 Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act.
Other Issues:
General aviation flight restrictions.
Airport access issues.
FAA Funding.
Aviation safety.
Part 135 air charter.
National airspace system (NAS) modernization.
Federal excise tax applicability.
Part 91 FAA legal interpretations.
Safety management systems.
Commercial air tour safety.
Helicopter air tour safety.
Pilot records database.
Aircraft registration and non-citizen trusts.
FAA Aircraft and Airmen Registry modernization project.
Integration of advanced air mobility operations into the NAS.
Advanced air mobility infrastructure.
Vertiport engineering and design standards.
Electric aircraft charging.
Implementation of 5G wireless networks.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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Scott |
O'Brien |
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Brandi |
Pensoneau |
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Sierra |
Grimes |
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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
HR 741 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act. To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes.
HR 848 GREEN Act of 2021.
HR 3440 Sustainable Skies Act.
S.2263 Sustainable Skies Act.
S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act.
HR 5376 Build Back Better Act.
Other issues:
Aircraft deduction disallowance rules under IRC section 274.
Tax depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft.
IRS air transportation excise taxes.
Final rules implementing Section 13822 of Public Law 115-97, 131 Stat. 2054, 2182 (2017) (i.e. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), which amended the code by adding a provision that no tax shall be imposed by sections 4261 or 4271 for amounts paid by an aircraft owner for management services related to, or flights on, the owner's aircraft.
Aircraft equipage and funding.
Internal Revenue Service-I.R.C.280F(d)(6)(c); Treas. Reg. 1.280F-6(d) qualified business use test
Request for IRS to provide guidance regarding the tax consequences of the use of a business aircraft in charitable and humanitarian activities.
Request for IRS to review the treatment of TAM200945037 of leasing aircraft to 5-percent owners and related parties under the depreciation limitation in I.R.C.280F(9)(B) and provide administrative guidance.
Depreciation schedules for business-use property.
Temporary expensing rules under IRC 168(k).
Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits and related transportation fuel tax credits.
Electric vehicle charging station tax credits under IRC Section 30C.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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Scott |
O'Brien |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Air Traffic Control (ATC) and ATC Services.
GPS and satellite communications.
Spectrum-related issues and potential GPS interference.
Implementation of 5G wireless networks.
Corporate Transparency Act.
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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O'Brien |
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Brandi |
Pensoneau |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 741 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act. To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes.
HR 848 GREEN Act of 2021.
HR 3440 Sustainable Skies Act.
HR 5376 Build Back Better Act.
HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
S.2263 Sustainable Skies Act.
S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act.
Other issues:
Regulations for Lead Emissions from Aircraft.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production and Blenders Tax Credits.
Electric vehicle charging stations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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O'Brien |
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Brandi |
Pensoneau |
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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
Other Issues:
Aviation security.
General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program.
Aircraft export reporting requirements.
International general aviation security.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for pre-clearance.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for user fee airports.
Security policy for advanced air mobility operations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of the Census
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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O'Brien |
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Brandi |
Pensoneau |
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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
FY 2022 Appropriations (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development) re: general aviation airspace access issues, aviation workforce development, Sec. 117 (related to aircraft situational display and flight tracking), advanced air mobility grant programs, and safety management systems.
FY 2022 Transportation Appropriations.
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 |
Christa |
Fornarotto Lucas |
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Scott |
O'Brien |
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Brandi |
Pensoneau |
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Sierra |
Grimes |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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