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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1667 K STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Scottsdale |
State | AZ |
Zip Code | 85254 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4128-12
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6. House ID# 307520000
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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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: John DeCrosta, Director Legislative Affairs |
Date | 10/22/2012 |
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
Sections 803 & 3508 of "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013" (H.R. 4310); Sections 606 & 610 of "The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011" (H.R. 2838); Equivalency waiver from USCG/IMO requirement to install Bridge Navigation Warning Alarm System on U.S. Flagged Vessels
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Maritime Commission, Maritime Administration (MARAD)
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 |
John |
DeCrosta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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
Application of Internal Revenue Code Subchapter R, Sections 1352-1359 to Liner Shipping
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
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 |
John |
DeCrosta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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
Maritime and ownership issues related to Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
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 |
John |
DeCrosta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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
Assistance in securing the return of the passport of U.S. Citizen employee surrendered to foreign government in connection with legal matter
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Maritime Commission, Maritime Administration (MARAD), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
John |
DeCrosta |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
The administration and maintenance of the following contracts: Universal Service Contract 06; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; Provision of logistics services in Afghanistan; Negotiations on Universal Service Contract 07
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Army - Dept of (Other) , Defense - Dept of (DOD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Defense Logistics Agency
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 |
Eric |
Mensing |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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
Customs & Border Protection "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Regulations governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement of Radiation Portal Monitors at marine terminals; Implementation of new manifest system "M-1"; Trade Support Network automation issues; Mitigation of penalties levied by Customs & Border Protection; Automated Export Manifest development; Development of new cargo and conveyance disposition codes; Automation of manifest information;
Procedures and processes for sharing manifest and entry data between government agencies; trade messaging; CPSC data screening requirements; Advance screen of import cargo and automated placement of "holds" on containers and cargo; TWIC development and deployment issues; Advanced screening of manifest data to comply with Food & Drug Administration requirements; Solicitation of "GS-1", an internationally recognized product identification code; Targeting of manifests for bioterrorism defenses; Automation pilot for Hazardous Materials; Asian Gypsy Moth targeting; Policy to handle retrograde cargo from Afghanistan; Developing procedures and processes for screening of meat products; Automation of manifest information for cargo entering United States via Canada; Automation of bay plan (BAPLIE); Comparison of manifest and BAPLIE; "Beyond the Border" policy and regulatory harmonization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Bureau of the Census, 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 |
Tim |
Perry |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
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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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