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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 25 Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 400 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400472332-12
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6. House ID# 409350000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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: Robert E. Ferguson, V.P. Government Relations |
Date | 10/20/2010 |
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Auto Industry Issues (General)
All other issues listed in more specific categories
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 |
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Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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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 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
Fiscal 2011 Defense Appropriations Act
Fiscal 2011 Transportation, HUD (H.R.5850, S. 3644)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), 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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, H.R. 2998, S.1733)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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
Emergency Response/E911
Privacy
Wireless Telecommunications Consumer Protection
Driver Distraction
Driver Privacy Protection Act - Telematics
Universal Service Funding, Telecommunications Access
The National Broadband Plan
Spectrum Allocation - Satellite Radar
Americans with Disabilities Act
Prepaid Calling Identification (S.3427)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Thomas |
Jeffers |
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Steven |
Gehring |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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
Distracted Driving (S. 1938, H.R. 3994)
Event Data Recorders
Motor Vehicle Defects, Recalls and Compliance
Pedestrian Safety/Quiet Vehicles (S.841, H.R. 734)
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R.5381, S.3302)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Thomas |
Jeffers |
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Stephen |
Gehring |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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
CAFE (S.3464)
Climate Change and Energy Legislation (S. 1733, H.R. 2454, H.R. 2998)
Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs (S. 2843, H.R. 3246)
Energy Bill (S.3059, S.661)
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.3511, S. 3442, S. 3495)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Barbara |
Kiss |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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
Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, S.1733, H.R. 2998)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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
R&D Funding for Cellulosic Ethanol and Renewable Fuels, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Electric and Plug-In Vehicles, Advanced Batteries
Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs, and Related Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.3495, S. 3511, S. 3442)
Advanced Vehicle Technology Aet (H.R. 3246)
Direct EPA to publish list of energy efficient vehicles (H.R. 5438)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Army - Dept of (Other) , Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP),
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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
Miscellaneous Tariff Legislation (S. 2099, S. 2100 - 2105, H.R. 4380)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Annette |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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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
Employee Benefits/Pensions, Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Credits (S. 3014, H.R. 4213, H.R. 4850, Baucus Amt 3336)
Alternative Simplified Credit, R&D (H.R.422, S. 1203), Modifications/Extensions to 30C and 30D of IRC
Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act (S. 3793)
Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297)
Electronic Vehicles Tax Credits (S. 3715)
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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Aquila |
Powell |
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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
Border Transportation Issues
Highway Funding & Highway Trust Fund
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Mexican Truck Issues (H.R.1611)
Railroad Issues/Regulations (S.146, H.R.233)
Surface Transportation Board Issues
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009
Trucking Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), 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 |
Robert |
Ferguson |
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Joseph |
Guzzo |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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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
APEC, Border Trade Issues, Competitiveness, Currencies (H.R. 2378., S. 1027),
Conflict Minerals, Rare Earth Metals (H.R. 3246, H.R. 4866)
Market Access Issues
U.S. Asia Trade
U.S. China Relations
U.S. Latin America Trade
Chinese trade restrictions, anti-dumping, countervailing duty and currency reform
Pending Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Panama and Columbia
World Trade Organization Doha Talks
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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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Victoria |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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 |
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Aquila |
Powell |
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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
Health Care Reform
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)
Health Care Education Reconciliation Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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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Aquila |
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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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