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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 700 UNIVERSE BOULEVARD |
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City | JUNO BEACH |
State | FL |
Zip Code | 33408 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40030260-12
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6. House ID# 399240000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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: David K. Markarian, Vice President Federal Government Relations |
Date | 01/22/2013 |
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
S.J. Res. 37, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution.
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act". To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution.
S. 3053, the EPA Regional Oversight Act, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators.
Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Clean Air Act proposed rules in general; including but not limited to new source performace standards 316(b); CASPR; utility MACT.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, 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 |
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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
S. 3469, Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012. A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, (electric vehicle tax credits).
H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy.
H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation).
S. 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012".
S. 2465, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (energy efficiency, electric transportation).
S. 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012", (LIHEAP, rural transportation).
H.R. 3307, American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011, extension of renewable energy production tax credit.
H.R. 3626, the "LIHEAP Protection Act." To provide level funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
S. 3275, Master Limited Partnerships Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the tax treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations.
H.R. 6533, to establish minimum levels of assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP).
S. 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act".
S. 3295, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (LIHEAP).
S. 3591, the "Commercial Building Modernization Act," energy efficiency".
Sucommitee Draft, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (LIHEAP).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
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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
S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act".
H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act".
H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act".
H.R. 668, "SHIELD Act".
H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.
S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act".
S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act.
S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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
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
H.R. 3307, "American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011."
Renewable energy tax incentives in general. Issues related to tax rates in general.
H.R. 4196, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets.
S. 2240, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets.
S. 2201, "American Energy and Job Promotion Act".
H.R. 3091, To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends.
H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, relating to inclusion of production tax credit.
S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), relating to extension of production tax credit.
S. 2201, the American Energy and Job Promotion Act.
S. 3275, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act.
H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, (extension of current rate on dividends).
S. 2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles).
H.R. 6437, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally).
S. 1599, Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.
H.R. 3671, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally).
H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (Super storm Sandy Assistance).
H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Super storm Sandy Assistance).
H.R. 5325, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally).
S. 2465, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally).
S. 3295, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally).
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
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Regulatory reform issues in general.
H.R. 6533, to establish minimum levels of assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP).
S. 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act".
S. 3295, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (LIHEAP).
S. 3591, the "Commercial Building Modernization Act," energy efficiency".
Sucommitee Draft, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (LIHEAP).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Project specific siting issues including but not limited to generation projects and transmission lines.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Spanish Holdings.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Energy - Dept of, White House Office
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3457, the Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012, (workforce training, credentials).
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
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
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
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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
Alternative fuels and bio fuels in general.
H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, (LIHEAP, transportation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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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