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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2700 S. Quincy St |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22206 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400695073-12
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6. House ID# 415120000
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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 | |
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. | ||||||||
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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: Ben Gielow, Government Relations Manager and General Counsel |
Date | 07/05/2013 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of the unmanned aircraft provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill (Public Law No: 112-95), including the rulemaking process at the FAA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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
Homeland Security bills, including authorization and appropriations bills, as they relate to unmanned systems (ground, maritime and air platforms). Specifically, the CBP's ability to fly unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system. Also, the DHS Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety (RAPS) program at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, which is testing small UAS for law enforcement purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Justice, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Defense Authorization and Appropriations bills sections on unmanned systems (ground, maritime, and air platforms).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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
Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill provisions on research and development of unmanned and autonomous ground systems, including intelligence transportation systems, and driverless cars.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal grants to state and local police and emergency responders to purchase unmanned systems, including ground robots and unmanned aircraft systems to increase public safety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Justice
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Unmanned systems privacy legislation, including the Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, the Preserving American Privacy Act, and others, and their implications on the development and integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace. Unmanned systems have the potential to increase public safety while saving taxpayer dollars; however, this technology must be integrated in a safe and responsible manner.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Justice, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Radio frequency spectrum issues associated with the command and control of an unmanned system (air, ground, or maritime). Specifically, the creation and protection of dedicated spectrum, including in the 5 GHz range for vehicle to vehicle and unmanned aircraft operations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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
Maritime collision regulations (COLREGS) as they relate to unmanned surface and underwater vehicles. AUVSI wants to ensure laws and regulations do not prohibit the development and use of maritime systems which operate differenatly than conventional manned surface or underwater vessels.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Ben |
Gielow |
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Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Reps |
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Mario |
Mairena |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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