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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1300 NORTH 17TH STREET |
Address2 | SUITE 1752 |
City | ROSSLYN |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22209 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27753-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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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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: Mr. Kyle Pitsor, Vice President, Government Relations |
Date | 10/20/2008 |
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
S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act, bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws;
H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, a bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property law;
S. 522, Intellectual Property Right Enforcement Act, a bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of U.S. citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international property rights enforcement
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Meakem |
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Clark |
Silcox |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
legislation to extend renewable energy and energy efficiency tax incentives;
technical corrections to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA);
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, including those for commercial buildings, smart meters, smart grid, and motors
H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, including provisions for commercial buildings, smart meters, smart grid, and motors;
implementation of smart grid initiatives and transmission investments;
assistance with the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus to promote commercial building initiatives;
Department of Energy rulemaking on lamps;
Department of Energy rulemaking on ballasts;
Federal Trade Commission rulemaking on lamp labeling;
U.S. - India Civilian Nuclear Agreement;
U.S. - Russia Civilian Nuclear Agreement;
Energy Star program for solid state lighting luminaires;
Energy Star program for residential light fixtures;
Energy Star specification for programmable thermostats
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Hsieh |
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Dain |
Hansen |
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Craig |
Updyke |
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John |
Meakem |
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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
Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations, provisions relating to the DOE EERE Solid State Lighting Program, the commercial building initiative, energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, reprogramming of lighting research monies, and the DOE Bright Tomorrow lighting prize (L-Prize);
Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations, provisions relating to DOE energy efficiency programs and funding of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA):
Fiscal Year 2009 Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations, provisions relating to funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's smart grid incentive(s) authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Dain |
Hansen |
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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
H.R. 800/S. 1041, the Employee Free Choice Act of 2007, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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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
H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a bill to strengthen and reform the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, provisions relating to whistleblowers, state attorney general enforcement, preemption, public database/disclosure, restrictions on advertising/labeling of products;
CPSC report on electrical receptacles;
Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA; P.L. 110-314), specifically provisions relating to advertising, testing and certification, and lead limits;
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations on product testing under the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) program;
Trans-atlantic Economic Cooperation (TEC) issues related to suppliers' declaration of conformity (SDOC) and third-party product certification;
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 CFR Part 15 regulations on electromagnetic interference and emissions limits
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Owen |
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Craig |
Updyke |
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Clark |
Silcox |
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Mark |
Kohorst |
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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
development of legislation to restrict/eliminate certain hazardous substances in electrical products;
implementation of energy efficiency standards;
Environmental Protection Agency proposed rulemaking on greenhouse gas emissions reporting, specifically related to SF6
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Kohorst |
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Craig |
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Eric |
Hsieh |
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Clark |
Silcox |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspections/import safety, including proposed legislation;
FDA Globalization Act, draft legislation which would create new inspectional requirements for medical device manufacturers and impose new fees on the industry;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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Whitman |
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Maureen |
Zilly |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2029/H.R. 5605, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, a bill to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Mediciare, Medicaid or SCHIP;
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Section 135, provisions relating to accreditation requirements for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services
H.R. 1293/S. 1338, Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services;
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for 2009 physician fee schedule regarding Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) expansion
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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Whitman |
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Zilly |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S. - India Civilian Nuclear Agreement;
U.S. - Russia Civilian Nuclear Agreement;
U.S. - Columbia Free Trade Agreement;
U.S. - South Korea Free Trade Agreement
U.S. - Panama Free Trade Agreement;
World Trade Organization (WTO) free trade negotiations and negotiations on industrial goods;
H.R. 5195, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Red 30-kilovolt high-frequency cable, 30 square millimeters;
H.R. 5196, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on UNITRONIC LIYCY-type 350-volt Multi-conductor copper cable, PVC (Polyvinylcarbonate) insulation, 8.9 millimeter diameter;
H.R. 5356, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protective receptacles and surge suppressor strips;
H.R. 5357, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain lighting control timers;
H.R. 5358, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain electrical connectors and adaptors;
H.R. 5359, a bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on aluminum lamp-holder housings containing sockets;
H.R. 5360, a bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on brass lamp-holder housings containing sockets;
H.R. 5361, a bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on plastic lamp-holder housings containing sockets;
H.R. 5362, a bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on porcelain lamp-holder housings containing sockets;
H.R. 5363, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on high current ground fault circuit interrupters;
H.R. 5364, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on in-line ground fault circuit interrupters;
H.R. 5365, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of greater than 15 amps;
H.R. 5366, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of 15 amps or less;
H.R. 5367, a bill to suspend temporarily the duty on right angle ground fault circuit interrupters
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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
development of legislation authorizing the Ingelligent Transportation Systems (ITS);
lithium battery safety in transportation
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
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
extension of the research & development (R&D) tax credit
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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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 legislation - LIFO (last in, first out) and FIFO (first in, first out) preservation;
legislation to extend renewable energy and energy efficiency tax incentives;
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, including those for commercial buildings, smart meters, smart grid, and motors;
H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, including provisions for commercial buildings, smart meters, smart grid, and motors;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Dain |
Hansen |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
implementation of Title 13 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), provisions related to smart grid;
assistance with the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus to promote commercial building initiatives;
implementation of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) with respect to high performance buildings and commercial building initiatives
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
development of the Digital Imaging and Communication for Security (DICOS) standard which addresses the exchange of digital information between security-imaging equipment and other systems as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to secure ports and mass transportation systems against threats, including explosives
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.nema.org/about/members/
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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