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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 4025 FAIR RIDGE DRIVE |
Address2 | #300 |
| City | FAIRFAX |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22033 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 45788-12
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6. House ID# 344110000
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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: MARK W. LIGHT, CAE |
Date | 10/20/2014 2:12:18 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4903/S. 2534, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the U.S. Fire Administration; the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, including the SAFER grant program; State and Local Grant Programs, including the National Preparedness Grant Program proposal and the State Homeland Security Grant Program, the Urban Areas Security Initiative, and the Metropolitan Medical Response System; the Urban Search and Rescue System; the DHS Office of Health Affairs; and hazard mitigation assistance for communities affected by wildland fires.
H.R. 4745/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and training for emergency responders for incidents involving hazardous materials and crude oil.
H.R. 5171, the FY 2015 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for wildland fire suppression; the FLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Funds at the U.S. Departments of Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA); the hazardous fuels removal programs at the USDA and DOI; and USDA's State Fire Assistance program; and the USDA's Volunteer Fire Assistance program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Jim |
Goldstein |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5483, the Firefighter Equipment Protection Act of 2014, provisions to allow a national security exemption for emissions requirements in order to allow the transfer of excess federal property from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Forest Service to local fire deaprtments. Issues realting to the purchase of wildland firefighting equipment through the U.S. General Services Administration and DLA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
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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
S. 501/H.R. 3747, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013, provisions to exclude certain state and local benefits for volunteer firefighters from federal taxation. S. 1163, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to encourage building owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinklers. S. Amdt. 3197, an amendment to support tax policies that aid volunteer firefighters.
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the First Responder Network Authority and the development of a nationwide public safety broadband network. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's draft requirements for the accuracy of location information for 9-1-1 calls. Issues relating to public safety communications operability and interoperability. Issues relating to the requirement that public safety agencies cease operations on the "T Band."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Jim |
Goldstein |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1878/S. 905/S. 924, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2013, provisions that would encourage states to adopt model building codes. H.R. 3333/S. 1396, the Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013, provisions to provide post-wildland fire mitigation funding to the states. Issues pertaining to the reimbursement of local fire departments that were deployed on interstate missions to respond to wildland fires and other natural disasters. H.R. 3992/S. 1875, the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2013, and S. 2593, the FLAME Act Amendments Act of 2014, provisions to fund some of the cost of wildland fire suppression out of the Disaster Relief Fund.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
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Evan |
Davis |
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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
Issues relating to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Preparedness Grant Program proposal, which would consolidate the agency's homeland security preparedness grants. Issues relating to information sharing to local fire departments about terrorist threats to their jurisdictions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
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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
Issues relating to the emergency medical service (EMS). The extension of Medicare bonus payments for ambulance transport. H.R. 1791, the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, provisions that would allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency's homeland security preparedness grant to be used for the distribution of medical countermeasures to first responders and their families, H.R. 809/S. 2400, the Field EMS Quality, Innovation and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2013, provisions relating to grant programs for the EMS organizations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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LaSala |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Needs of the fire service in responding to incidents in the wildland urban interface. Support for the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. H.R. 3333/S. 1396, the Wildfire Prevention Act, provisions to provide post-wildland fire mitigation funding to the states. H.R. 3992/S. 1875, the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2013 and S. 2593, the FLAME Act Amendments Act of 2014, provisions to fund some of the cost of wildland fire suppression from the Disaster Relief Fund.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Forest Service
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Evan |
Davis |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
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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. 1347, the Conference Accountability Act of 2013, provisions relating to the attendance of federal government employees at educational conferences.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
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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
Issues relating to emergency response to incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including crude oil; reform of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant program; and using technology to improve emergency responder training for hazardous materials response. Issues relating to the fade of the warning odor of propane gas during transportation. S. 2547, the RESPONSE Act of 2014, provisions to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Jim |
Goldstein |
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LaSala |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program and its benefits for the families of fallen public safety officers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
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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
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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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