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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 | 4 E Street SE |
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City | Washington, DC |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400434103-191
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6. House ID# 407660018
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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: Kris Polly |
Date | 1/25/2018 6:13:41 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Engage in discussions surrounding Farm Bill development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation
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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Advocate for funding that will help meet current and future water needs, attend to our nations aging water infrastructure, and help address extreme drought. Track federal budget proposals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction.
Track and report on Clean Water Act related issues including and the EPAs NPDES general permit program and Waters of the United States rule-making status.
Submitted comments for "Definition" of "Waters of the United States" - Recodification of Pre-Existing Rules" (82 FR 34899).
Submitted comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0480 COMMENTS ON DEFINITION OF "WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES"
Submit comments on docket ID No. EPA-HW-OW-2017-0644, Definition of Water of the United States- Additon of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, 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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Review and track continued implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Reclamation
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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment.
Review and track Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users.
Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides. H.R. 935 the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act and S.340 the Sensible Environmental Protection Act.
Congressional Review Act Legislation - H.J.Res. 44 which and H.J.Res. 60.
Provide letter of support for the nomination of Brenda Burman to be Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner.
Provided letter of support for the nomination of Susan Combs to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Provided letter of support for the nomination of Tim Petty to be Assistant Secretary of Water and Science at the Department of the Interior.
Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management.
Review track and support H.R. 4465 "Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017.
Review and track Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2017.
Review and track H.R. 2936 the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017.
Provided letter of support for Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2017.
Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications.
Review and track H.R. 3281 Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act
Engage in Senate Roundtable on groundwater supply issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Forest Service, 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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Communicated with Agency personnel and congressional staff about implementation of P.L. 113-121 the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA).
Track implementation of Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) PL 114-322
Submitted comments on COE-2016-0016 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking--Use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Projects for Domestic, Municipal & Industrial Water Supply.
Submitted comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on COE-2017-0004, Executive Order 13777 enforcing the Regulatory Agenda"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation
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 |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). Work with congressional offices and the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, as Revised. Ensure that the perspective of water users is considered.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). Work with congressional offices and the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, as Revised. Ensure that the perspective of water users is considered.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Ian |
Lyle |
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John |
Crotty |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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
Track standing of Municipal Bond tax-exempt status. Note importance of municipal bonds for water infrastructure development.
Ensure congressional staff understand the importance of water conservation and the treatment of water conservation rebates the same as energy efficiency rebates under federal tax code.
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
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Kris |
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Ian |
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Annick |
Miller Rivera |
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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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