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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 740 6th Street, NW |
Address2 | 4th Floor |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1433-24
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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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: Steve Lamar |
Date | 7/21/2016 1:51:33 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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs):
1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs).
2.on consideration of pending free trade agreements, including Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
3.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include:
1.rules of origin
2.duties
3.customs provisions
4.IPR provisions
5.Regulatory harmonization
6.Transportation measures
7.Government procurement.
4.on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs.
5.on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries.
6.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, NAFTA, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods.
7.on foreign trade barriers and practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR).
8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644).
9.on implementation of trade legislation including:
1.Trade Promotion Authority (HR 2146/HR 1314).
1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).
2.Including currency and investor state provisions.
2.Trade Preferences Extension Act (HR 1295/S 1267).
1.Including Trade Adjustment Assistance.
3.Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644).
10.on other trade initiatives and items, including:
1.Extension of expired or expiring trade programs, including GSP, Haiti, AGOA, the Morocco TPL, the Bahrain TPL, the Nicaragua TPL.
2.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices.
3.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC.
4.GSP Update (S 340, HR 681).
5.Efforts to reduce duties on certain athletic footwear.
6.The benefit of imports and global value chains.
7.Renewal of ExIm Bank.
8.GSP Update
9.Outdoor apparel classifications.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644), including fixes to athletic footwear and outdoor apparel classifications.
Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (S. 892).
Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve OPIC and Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain.
International Trade Commission (ITC) AD/CVD duty case regarding 53-foot domestic dry containers.
Trade-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Treasury - Dept of, President of the U.S.
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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Lamar |
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Iverson |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Working on miscellaneous tariff bill reform.
Duty Suspension Process Act (S. 260) and provisions included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644).
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (H.R. 4923 and S. 2794)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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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Herman |
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Lamar |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules.
Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes.
Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21.
Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics.
Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass.
Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
National Freight Network Trust Fund Act (HR 935)
Port Transparency Act (S. 1298).
Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments Act of 2015 (PORTS Act) (S. 1519)
FY 2017 Transportation Housing Appropriations legislation (on Hours of Service issues) (HR 5394).
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S. 808).
Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (H.R. 22)
Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3651).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President of the U.S.
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Herman |
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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
Tax reform/extenders
Implementation of new rules on interchange fees.
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
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards.
Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs.
Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling.
Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act.
1.Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S. 697)
2.The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (HR 2576)
Discussion with Congressional office on expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates.
Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110.
Comments on Priorities for FY 2016-2017.
Product safety-related provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 2029).
Youth Sports Concussion Act (HR 4460/S 2508).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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 |
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Iverson |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS.
Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules.
Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling.
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2775/S.1518).
Green labeling rules.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials.
Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports.
Discussions with Departments of Labor and State on the U.S. Governments proposed National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct.
Overtime rules.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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