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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE |
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| City | RESTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 20190 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28787-12
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6. House ID# 337650000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Adam Kolton, Executive Director, National Advocacy Center |
Date | 04/22/2014 |
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
H.R. 596, Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, Supporting H.R. 596 to be "smart from the start" on siting renewables and return some of the revenue to conservation and communities.
S. 279Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, Supporting S. 279 to be "smart from the start" on siting renewables and return some of the revenue to conservation and communities.
Advocating for oil and gas leasing reforms to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and DOI, including recommendations around Master Leasing Plans, Best Management Practices, and strong hydraulic fracturing regulations.
H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, Opposed H.R. 3826 because it would effectively block the EPA's authority to limit carbon pollution from power plants.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Bentley |
Johnson |
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Joshua |
Saks |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1966, National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014, Opposing S. 1966 due to potential harmful impact to forest lands and habitat
H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, Opposed H.R. 1526 due to potential harmful impacts to forests and wildlife.
S. 1996, Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act, Supporting S. 1996, also making recommendations on provisions that should and should not be included in sportsmen's legislation.
S. 37, Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, Supporting the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, S. 37, for its wilderness protections and forest restoration provisions.
H.R. 996, Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act, Advocating for the bill to help prevent new introductions of invasive wildlife species.
S. 1153, Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act, Advocating for the bill to help prevent new introductions of invasive wildlife species.
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 |
Bentley |
Johnson |
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Joshua |
Saks |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments, Opposed H.R. 1459 due to limits on President's use of Antiquities Act to protect special places.
S. 338, Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act, Supporting S. 338 for full and dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
S. 1926, H.R. 3360, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, Oppose the legislation and rate increase delays.
H.R. 3080, S. 601, and Conference Report, Water Resources Reform and Development Act, Prevent harmful environmental streamlining, encourage use of natural solutions where appropriate.
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 |
Bentley |
Johnson |
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Joshua |
Saks |
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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
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Advocating for robust budget and appropriations funding levels for various conservation programs.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Advocating for robust budget and appropriations funding levels for various conservation programs.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, Advocating for robust budget and appropriations funding levels for various conservation programs.
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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Bentley |
Johnson |
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Joshua |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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| 4 | 8 | 12 |