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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 550 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | FORT WORTH |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 76131 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7441-12
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6. House ID# 315830000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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. | ||||||||
Method A.
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: AMY C. HAWKINS, VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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. 2091, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Issues pertaining to Railroad Tax Credits.
General corporate tax issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail.
Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control.
Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service.
S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 304, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Issue pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Surface Transportation Board (STB),
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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General interest in issues related to transportation of grain.
Various issues before USDA concerning the railroad industry and agriculture.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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
All issues pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions and locomotive emission issues.
H.R. 910, S. 482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 231, EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 199, Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
General interest in issues related to transportation of coal.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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.J.RES.44, Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.J.RES.48, Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Fiscal Year 2012 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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
Transportation infrastructure related grant programs.
Transportation policy related to the National Export Initiative.
H.R. 1574, S. 876, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
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
CBP / Mexican Drug Fines Issue.
General interest in issues related to rail security.
General interest in issues related to cybersecurity.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
AMY |
HAWKINS |
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MICHAEL R. |
SMYTHERS |
JR |
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ZAK |
ANDERSEN |
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JUSTIN |
WORMMEESTER |
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Former Chief of Staff for Rep. Pete Hoekstra |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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
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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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