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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 9711 Washingtonian Blvd |
Address2 | Suite 550 |
| City | Gaithersburg |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20878 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40002018-164
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6. House ID# 397200010
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Timothy Cansler |
Date | 4/19/2021 3:08:59 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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the timing of the announcement for new members to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC).
Issues relating to why the ductile iron industry maintains representation on the EPA National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) and no other technology is allowed representation on the EPA NDWAC.
Issues relating to incoming Administration options on the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Final Rule (EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0300).
Issues relating to interpretations about not including pipe lining or coating technologies as a compliance path to lead service line replacement under 141.84.published in Public Comment and Response Document for the Final Lead and Copper Rule Revisions EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0300-1622.
Issues relating to trenchless technology solutions for three main threats to U.S. water infrastructure: water main rehabilitation, lead service line solutions and mitigation of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
Issues relating to overcoming challenges for all emerging technologies in the water industry and the burden of proof that the technology works decades into the future.
Issues relating to EPA definition of liner in Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux rule, (EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0680) in Section 1417 (42 U.S.C. 300g-6 and 300j-21) of the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide clarity to the industry.
Issues relating to support of provisions in S. 3590 Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 that provide incentives for public water system to employ new or emerging, yet proven, water technologies.
Support including provisions from S. 914, Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, that provide incentives for public water system to employ new or emerging, yet proven, water technologies, in H.R. 1848, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, or LIFT America Act.
Issues relating to including companion language from Sec 111, S. 914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, in H.R. 1848, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act, or LIFT America Act.
Issues relating to trenchless technology solutions for aging drinking water infrastructure including water mains and lead service lines.
Issues relating to chlorination of drinking water which has no impact on Taste and Odor Testing. The same result with or without chlorination agent in the water.
Issues relating to EPA questioning the validity of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)-61 certification.
Issues relating to States that are not uniformly disposing of lead service lines once removed from ground.
Issues relating to 42 U.S. Code 300g-6 a.) (B) Content of Notice that mandates that Water Systems shall provide clear and readily understandable explanation of reasonably available methods of mitigating known or potential lead content in drinking water.
Issues relating to the Executive Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of Americas Workers and impacts on Canadian businesses operating in the U.S.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Assistant to Undersecretary, USDA |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Sanexen Environmental Services, Montreal, Quebec is the developer and manufacturer of Aqua-pipe, a structural renewal of water mains using trenchless technology. Aqua-pipe is a part of ALTRA Proven Solutions. Other ALTRA Proven Solutions include mediation of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and a trenchless barrier for lead service lines. Sanexen Water, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate company and installs ALTRA Proven Solutions across North America.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |