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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 425 THIRD STREET SW |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20024 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4516-12
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6. House ID# 322480000
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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 |
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Elgeo Harris |
Date | 10/20/2014 3:43:05 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act -- bill in its entirety;
S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act -- bill in its entirety;
S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 -- bill in its entirety.
Issues related to EPA proposed New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generating Units.
* Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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Edward |
Hamberger |
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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
H.R. 3940, the Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 612, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 4745, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill;
S. 2438, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015 -- Section 170;
Issues related to the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141).
Issues related to federal truck size and weight limits.
* Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Edward |
Hamberger |
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Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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. 721, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety;
S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety;
S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 -- Section 206 and Section 215;
S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act -- Section 116 and Section 135;
H.R. 4718, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation -- bill in its entirety;
H.R.__, the Tax Reform Discussion Draft;
H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act;
Issues related to corporate tax reform.
* Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.
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 |
Edward |
Hamberger |
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Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- Bill in its entirety;
H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes;
H.R. 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 5101, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 5122, the Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 5345, the RESPONSE Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 5638, a bill to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. __, to amend title 49 of the U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material and for other purposes;
S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
S. 2858, the Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
S. 2784, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety.
Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars;
Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry;
Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control;
Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432);
Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432);
*Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate Lobbying.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Edward |
Hamberger |
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Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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
S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 4871, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 -- Section 10;
H.R. 4903, Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations -- bill in its entirety;
* Ian Jefferies did not engage in Senate Lobbying.
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 |
Edward |
Hamberger |
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Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2156, the Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 2804, the Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 1493, the Sunshine Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 -- bill in its entirety;
H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 -- bill in its entirety.
* Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate Lobbying.
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 |
Ian |
Jefferies |
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Edward |
Hamberger |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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. 5078, the Waters of the U.S. Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety.
*Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate Lobbying.
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 |
Edward |
Hamberger |
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Ian |
Jefferies |
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John |
Wetzel |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Harrison |
Wadsworth |
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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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