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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 | 1220 L STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3060-12
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6. House ID# 306380000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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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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: Stacy Linden, Managing Counsel |
Date | 07/19/2013 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
The President's budget for Fiscal Year 2013, sections regarding the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Treasury and IRS; S Con Res 8 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2014.
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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Johnson |
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Durbin |
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Gerard |
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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
HR 1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act; S 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; S 1234 FRESH Act; 75 Fed. Reg. 2938 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, Proposed Rule; 75 Fed. Reg. 43021 Executive Order 13547 - Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes; 76 Fed. Reg. 24479 EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act;
76 Fed. Reg. 52738 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Reviews; 77 Fed. Reg. 28376 Information Collection Request for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 77 Fed. Reg. 50505 Science Advisory Board Staff Office Request for Nominations of Experts for the SAB Hydraulic Fracturing Advisory Panel; 77 Fed. Reg. 67361 Request for Information to Inform Hydraulic Fracturing Research Related to Drinking Water Resources; Efforts regarding hydraulic fracturing and industry best practices; Efforts relating to the EPA study on the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning the implementation of the Clean Air Act; Legislative efforts related to TSCA reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI),
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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Norris |
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Carrie |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Jack |
Gerard |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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Marty |
Durbin |
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Stephanie |
Meadows |
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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
Efforts regarding industry workplace safety; Efforts related to emergency preparedness and response; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning proposals related to energy policy, creation of new U.S. jobs, energy security and energy independence; Legislative efforts regarding appointment of public officials.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
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Norris |
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Domnitch |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Gerard |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
75 Fed. Reg. 51429 Definitions Contained in Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; Efforts concerning U.S. implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Interior - Dept of (DOI),
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 |
Erik |
Milito |
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Stephen |
Comstock |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
H Amendment 211 to HR 1947 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act; H Amendment 75 to HR 3 Northern Route Approval Act; HR ____ Cellulosic Biofuel Mandate Reform Act; HR 1214 Domestic Fuels Protection Act; HR 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; HR 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; HR 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, provisions related to section 526 of EISA; HR 2478 Section 526 Repeal Act; HR 3 Northern Route Approval Act;
HR 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; HR 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; S 1034 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, provisions related to section 526 of EISA; S 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; S 1100 North American Alternative Fuels Act; S 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; S 344 To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes; S 582 A Bill To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; S 953 Student Loan Affordability Act, section relating to oil sands crude; S 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act; S 977 Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; S Amendment 622 to S Con Res 8, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for FY 2014; 75 Fed. Reg. 68094 Partial Grant and Partial Denial of Clean Air Act Waiver Application Submitted by Growth Energy to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 Percent, Decision of the Administrator; 76 Fed. Reg. 38844 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards; 78 Fed. Reg. 12158 RFS Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Quality Assurance Program; 78 Fed. Reg. 15011 Environmental Impact Statements, Notice of Availability, EIS No. 20130056, Draft Supplement, DOS, 00, Keystone XL Project; 78 Fed. Reg. 29815 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; 78 Fed. Reg. 9282 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards; Efforts related to EPA's approval of E15 gasoline; Efforts relating to EPA's implementation of the renewable fuels standard; Legislative efforts concerning renewable fuel standards; Legislative efforts related to Canadian oil sands.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS),
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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Erik |
Baptist |
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Jack |
Gerard |
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Jeremy |
Price |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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Marty |
Durbin |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Prentiss |
Searles |
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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
HR 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014, provisions related to the Personnel Surety Program; HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; HR 933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, provisions related to Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Efforts related to cybersecurity; Efforts relating to the implementation of Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Camille |
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Ben |
Norris |
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Jack |
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Jeremy |
Price |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 850 Iran Nuclear Prevention Act of 2013, sec. 227 Conditions for Entry and Operation of Vessels; S 601 Water Resources Development Act.
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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Norris |
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Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Jeremy |
Price |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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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
H Amendment 6 to HR 152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act; HR 1613 Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act; HR 1782 Virginia Jobs and Energy Act; HR 1946 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act; HR 2231 Offshore Energy and Jobs Act; S 1024 Virginia Outer Continental Shelf Energy Production Act; S 1233 Federal Land Freedom Act; S 19 A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements;
S 630 Fixing America's Inequities with Revenues Act of 2013; S 812 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take actions to implement the Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico; 75 Fed. Reg. 63346 Oil and Gas Sulphur Operation in the Outer Continental Shelf - Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf; 76 Fed. Reg. 30878 Department of the Interior, Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Federal Oil and Gas Valuation, Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; 76 Fed. Reg. 32197 Environmental Impact Statements, Notice of Availability, EIS No. 20110174, Draft EIS, USFS, 00, George Washington National Forest Land and Resource Management Project, Implementation, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Frederick, Highland, Nelson, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties VA and Hampshire, Hardy, Monroe, and Pendleton Counties, WV; 76 Fed. Reg. 70156 Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Study (PEIS) for Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 20122017; 77 Fed. Reg. 19321 Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, Geological and Geophysical Exploration on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); 78 Fed. Reg. 31636 Oil and Gas, Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 77 Fed. Reg. 67663 Notice of Availability of the Proposed Land Use Amendments for Allocation of Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resources Administered by the BLM in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States Concerning Transboundary Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico; Efforts concerning access to domestic supplies of oil and natural gas; Efforts concerning anticpated oil shale and commercial oil shale leasing regulations; Efforts concerning the decommissioning of platforms in the Gulf of Mexico; Efforts regarding the development of a National Ocean Policy; Efforts regarding the development of oil shale resources; Efforts regarding the leasing, permitting and drilling of federal onshore lands; Efforts related to marine sound issues; Efforts related to telecommunications issues for offshore development; Efforts relating to the use of categorical exclusions as defined in Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Legislative efforts concerning revenue sharing for domestic supplies of oil and natural gas; Regulatory efforts concerning consideration of species under Endangered Species Act; Regulatory efforts concerning oil spill response planning; Regulatory efforts regarding approvals of exploration plans and issuance of permits to drill on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Minerals Management Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Wiese |
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Carrie |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Geoffrey |
Brand |
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Gerard |
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Jeremy |
Price |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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Stephanie |
Meadows |
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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
The President's budget for Fiscal Year 2013, sections regarding revenue raisers and tax changes; HR ____ Tax Reform Act; HR _____ A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive tax reform (Camp discussion draft).
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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Johnson |
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Cauthen |
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Marty |
Durbin |
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Comstock |
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Jack |
Gerard |
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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
S 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act; S 662 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013; 77 Fed. Reg. 73627 Notice of availability of 2012 LNG Export Study and request for comments; Efforts related to the EU Fuel Quality Directive; Efforts related to the export of natural gas, petroleum and petroleum products; Regulatory efforts regarding treatment of petroleum and petroleum products under existing U.S. trade agreements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Wiese |
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Norris |
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Johnson |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Geoffrey |
Brand |
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Gerard |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Lisa |
Ceglia |
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Surya |
Gunasekara |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.api.org/globalitems/globalheaderpages/membership/api-member-companies
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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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