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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1299 Pennsylvania Ave, NW |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Menlo Park |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94025 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400458207-12
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6. House ID# 408140000
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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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Joel Kaplan |
Date | 1/20/2015 6:19:48 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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including patent litigation reform; Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 866); Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (S. 1013); Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (S. 1612); Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1720); Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (H.R. 2639); and Innovation Act (H.R. 3309).
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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
Discussions regarding cyber security and data security, including Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 (S. 1193); Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (S. 2588); and Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014 (S. 1897).
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding comprehensive reform of immigration system, including temporary high-tech worker visas and employment-based permanent residency; I-Squared Act of 2013 (S. 169); Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744); and SKILLS Visa Act (H.R. 2131).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding need to reform government surveillance programs, including additional substantive and procedural privacy protections and providing more transparency around national security-related orders; Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013 (S. 1621); Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 (H.R. 4681); FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1631); Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act (S. 1599); USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361); Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 4870); and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 4435).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Agency (NSA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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 related to funding for the mutual legal assistance treaty MLAT process and appropriations; 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 240); Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4870); Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (H.R. 4660); Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (S. 2871); and Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 (S. 607).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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 MIA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding Internet security policy and Internet privacy issues; federal privacy legislation; and freedom of expression on the Internet, including connectivity and access issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues, including an extension of the R&D tax credit; EXPIRE Act (S. 2260); American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014 (H.R. 4438); and Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771).
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; data localization and cross-border trade flows; trade promotion authority; and digital trade, including Digital Trade Act of 2013 (S. 1788).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal policy on issues relevant to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, research, diversity, protecting children and online safety; interest in Do-Not-Track Online legislation and policies, including the Administration's and multi-stakeholder's processes; discussions regarding the transition of ICANN from the federal government to the multi-stakeholder process; DOTCOM Act of 2014 (H.R. 4342); Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 4660); Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S. 1329); 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 240); Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 83); general electronic privacy issues including geolocation; Email Privacy Act (H.R. 1852); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 (S.1193); general discussions on data breach; and discussions regarding net neutrality.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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
Issues pertaining to safety and disaster response, including providing connectivity solutions during crisis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Energy - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), General Services Administration (GSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
Joel |
Kaplan |
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See prior reports |
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Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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