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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 18TH STREET, NW, #400 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
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 | 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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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 Vice President, Government Affairs |
Date | 10/16/2009 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (aircraft divestiture provisions)
S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H.R. 3288 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (provisions related to FAA and DOT funding)
H.R. 2847 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (provisions related to aeronautics research)
H. Res. 94 Urging the Secretary of the Treasury to take certain actions under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to protect the interests of the taxpayer, and for other purposes. (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H. RES. 508 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the general aviation industry should be recognized for its contributions to the United States.
H.R. 3607 a bill to extend funding authority for federal aviation programs through December 31, 2009
H.R.2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 (continuing resolution provision funding DOT and DHS through October
31, 2009)
H.R. 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009
Other issues:
General Aviation flight restrictions
Airport access issues
FAA funding
Aviation safety
FAA Part 91 Subpart K - Aircraft Fractional Ownership
Capetown Treaty
Part 135 Aircraft Charter
P.L. 110 - 81 - Carriage of Elected Officials
New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036
Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty Interational Airport.
National Airspace System Modernization
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST200727057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers
Aircraft landing distance limitations
125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations
Runway Safety and Pilot Deviations
Part 125 Letters of Deviation
Citizenship Issues - enforcement
Timesharing agreements
Federal Excise Tax applicability
FAA-2006-25709 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
FAA-2008-0517 Congestion Management Rule for JFK and Newark
Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization
Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501- reimbursement
Part 135 Applicability of Disability Access Regulations
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), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Edward |
Bolen |
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Richard |
Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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Steven |
Brown |
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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
H.R. 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (provisions related to general aviation security)
H.R. 2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (provisions related to general aviation security)
S. 1298 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (provisions related to general aviation security)
H.R.3093 To require the Transportation Security Administration to engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for the purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft.
H.R.3678 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.
Other issues:
Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021)
Fractional Aircraft Security
General Aviation Flight Restrictions
Aviation Security
Airport Access Issues
On-demand Charter (FAA Part 135) Security
General Aviation Access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
International General Aviation Security
Private Charter Security Program
Customs Requirements for Private Aircraft
Secure FBO Program
Changes to Airport Access Requirements - Security Directive 1542-04-08G
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Edward |
Bolen |
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Richard |
Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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Steven |
Brown |
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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
H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
Other issues:
U.S. Treasury Notice 2005 -45: Entertainment Use Notice
U.S. Treasury Notice 2005-80: Excise Tax Charges
IRS Proposal Regulation 147171-05: Deductions for Entertainments Use of Business Aircraft
Entertainment Use:Charter Rate Method Safe Harbor
IRS Air Transportation Excise Tax - Audit Technique Guide
Extension of accelerated depreciation provision for aircraft purchases
Extension of the placed-in-service date for aircraft purchases
Research and Development tax credit
Increase in Domestic Manufacturing Deduction
Elimination of AMT penalty on airport private activity bonds
IRS Notice 2008-64 to require taxpayers to file elections to group activites under passive loss rules
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)
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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Edward |
Bolen |
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Richard |
Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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Steven |
Brown |
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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
H.R. 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (provisions related to aircraft emissions)
S. 1733 A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.
Other issues:
Issues related to aviation gas and jet fuel
Climate change/emissions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Edward |
Bolen |
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Richard |
Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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Steven |
Brown |
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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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ISSUE 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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