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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 100 CAMPUS DRIVE |
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City | FLORHAM PARK |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07932 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 5506-12
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6. House ID# 316800000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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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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: Steven J. Goldberg, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Law & Govt Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Chemical Regulation Reform (proposed changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act). No bill has been introduced in this Congress
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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Washko |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity
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
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1). Activity related to federal elected officials interest in announcement regarding BASF's award of funding from the Department of Energy Elective Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.
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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Washko |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
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, with specific interests in issues of cap & trade legislation and provisions as well as energy and agricultural (offset) provisions.
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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Washko |
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Gregory |
Thies |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity. With major facilities worldwide, BASF SE and its subsidiary entities have a specific interest in ensuring global competitiveness of the chemical industry.
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
H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, with specific interest in issues surrounding foreign facility registration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE. BASF Corporation imports materials used as food ingredients from a variety of foreign facilities, including those owned by BASF SE.
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, with specific issues surrounding potential permitting issues (especially as they relate to pesticides) with language in the act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gregory |
Thies |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
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
S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act, specific issues surrounding the definition of "waters of the United States" and potential effects on agriculture and pesticides
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregory |
Thies |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
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. 515, Patent Reform Act, with specific concerns about insuring standards of patentability for the chemical industry
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity. Much of the research and development activity of the BASF Group is conducted in Germany (as well as other locations around the world), leading to patent applications in the U.S.
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
H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, specifically support for re-authorizing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) with appropriate legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gregory |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity
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. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 and House discussion draft "Over the Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" with specific issues surrounding effects on metals trading.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Gregory |
Thies |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity
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
Miscellaneous Trade Bill, including specific duty suspension bills on BASF products (and products of its subsidiaries): H.R. 4282, 4808, 4581, 4582, 4583, 4584, 4585, 4616, 4624, 4625, 4809, 4810, 4811, 4812, 4813, 4814, 4815, 4816, 5281, 5282, 5283, 5284, 5285, 5409, 5410, 5411, 5412, 5413, 4323, 4324, 3279, 3280, 4325, 4322, 3277, 3278, 4270, 4421, 4422, 4423, 4424
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 |
Gregory |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity. BASF Corporation seeks duty suspension on products imported from abroad, including those supplied by BASF SE and sister entities.
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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of Sufrace Transportation (SAFETEA-LU), support for Foundation for Pavement Preservation effort for Surface Transporation bill include language on pavement preservation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity
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
U.S. policies for international acceptance of genetically modified crops, including potential WTO action against European restrictions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Gregory |
Thies |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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