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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #550 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
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 | 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. | ||||||||
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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: Mary Piccione, Senior VP - Government Affairs |
Date | 04/22/2013 |
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 456 Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2013
HR 505 Balancing Act, Subtitle C - Close Loophole for Corporate Jet Depreciation
HR 989 Require that Individuals Seeking Training in Operation of Certain Aircraft be Checked Against immigration information; and for other purposes outlined in the legislation
HR 1204 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013
HR 1245 Flight School Safety Act of 2013
S 208 Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2012
S 277 Job Preservation and Economic Certainty Act of 2013, Section 203: Elimination of Private Jet Giveaway
S 278 Job Preservation and Sequester Replacement Act of 2013, Section 203: Elimination of Private Jet Giveaway
S Amendment 577 to S Con Res 8: Establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for legislation to ensure operation of all contract air traffic control towers receiving funding through the contract tower program of the FAA as of March 20, 2013, and that are located at airports still in service as of that date of the introduction of such legislation.
Other issues:
General aviation flight restrictions
Airport access issues
FAA funding
Aviation user fees
Aviation safety
Part 135 aircraft charter
National airspace system modernization
Airport operational changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST-2007-27057, Consumer information regarding on-demand air taxi operations, and regarding air charter brokers
Federal excise tax applicability
Part 91/135 letters of authorization
Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501-reimbursement
FAA safety management systems
Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB appeal process
FAA Docket: FAA-2008-0938--Pilot in Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certifications Rules
Fuel tax revenue from general aviation providers being diverted into the Highway Trust Fund
FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-0012; Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification for the Registration of Aircraft to the U.S. Citizen Trustees in Situations Involving Non-U.S. Citizen Trustors and Beneficiaries
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), White House Office, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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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Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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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
S 277 Job Preservation and Economic Certainty Act of 2013, Section 203: Elimination of Private Jet Giveaway
S 278 Job Preservation and Sequester Replacement Act of 2013, Section 203: Elimination of Private Jet Giveaway
Other issues:
Tax depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft
IRS Air Transportation Excise Taxes
Extension of the place-in-service date for aircraft purposes
Research and Development tax credit
Increase in domestic manufacturing deduction
IRS Notice 2008-64 to require taxpayers to file elections to group activities under passive loss rules
IRS Revenue Procedure 2010 - 13 Passive Activity Losses
Aircraft equipage and funding
Fuel tax revenue from general aviation providers being diverted into the Highway Trust Fund
Internal Revenue Service - I.R.C.280F(d)(6)(C); Treas. Reg. 1.280F-6(d) qualified business use test
Internal Revenue Service - Notice 2012-25/recommendation of items for inclusion on the 2012-2013 Guidance Priority List:
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;
Federal Aviation Administration - Docket No. FAA-2011-0012: Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification for the Registration of Aircraft to U.S. Citizen Trustees in Situations Involving Non - U.S. Citizen Trustors and Beneficiaries
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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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Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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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
HR 989 Require that Individuals Seeking Training in Operation of Certain Aircraft be Checked Against immigration information; and for other purposes outlined in the legislation
HR 1204 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013
HR 1245 Flight School Safety Act of 2013
Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021)
Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA-2004-1713)
Other issues:
Aviation security
General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security program
International general aviation security
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for Pre-clearance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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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Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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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
Aviation Gas and Jet Fuel
Climate Change/Emissions
EPA Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Piston-engine Aircraft Using Leaded Fuel
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS)
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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Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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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
H Con. Res. 25 Establishing the Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2014
S Con. Res. 8 Setting forth the Congressional Budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2014
HR 152 Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 2013, to improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, and for other purposes; Chapter 6, Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Chapter 9, Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration
HR 933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; Title II, Security, Enforcement and Investigations/U.S Customs and Border Protection and Transportation Security Administration/Aviation Security
Other issues:
Aviation user fees
Tax depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Piccione |
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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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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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