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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 | 1200 18TH STREET, NW, #400 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27332-12
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6. House ID# 303630000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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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: Mary Piccione, Senior Vice President -Government Affairs |
Date | 10/15/2010 |
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
H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III
H.R. 5900 Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
H.R 5503 Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act)
H.R. 5629 Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act)
H.R.4815 Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010 to allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes.
H. RES. 1473 - Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation.
H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (aircraft divestiture provisions)
S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H.R. 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009
S. 2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R.4714 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010
S.1744 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes.
Other issues:
General Aviation flight restrictions
Airport access issues
FAA funding
Aviation safety
FAA Part 91 Subpart K - Aircraft Fractional Ownership
Capetown Treaty
Part 135 Aircraft Charter
P.L. 110 - 81 - Carriage of Elected Officials
New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036
National Airspace System Modernization
Other issues continued:
Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST200727057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers
Aircraft landing distance limitations
125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations
Runway Safety and Pilot Deviations
Part 125 Letters of Deviation
Citizenship Issues - enforcement
Timesharing agreements
Federal Excise Tax applicability
FAA-2006-25709 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
FAA-2008-0517 Congestion Management Rule for JFK and Newark
Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization
Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501- reimbursement
Part 135 Applicability of Disability Access Regulations
FAA Safety Management Systems
Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB Appeal Process
NTSB Emergency Appeal - 49 USC 44709(e); NTSB Regulations 821.53, 821.55 and 821.57
Future of Aviation Federal Advisory Committee
Part 382 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), White House Office, 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 |
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Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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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
H.R. 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (provisions related to general aviation security)
H.R.3093 To require the Transportation Security Administration to engage in a negotiated rulemaking process for the purposes of creating a security regiment for general aviation aircraft.
H.R.3678 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations and security directives using emergency procedures.
Other issues:
Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021)
Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA200417131)
Fractional Aircraft Security
General Aviation Flight Restrictions
Aviation Security
Airport Access Issues
On-demand Charter (FAA Part 135) Security
General Aviation Access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
International General Aviation Security
Private Charter Security Program
Customs Requirements for Private Aircraft
Secure FBO Program
Changes to Airport Access Requirements - Security Directive 1542-04-08G
CBP Pre-clearance
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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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. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III
H.R. 5900 Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
H.R. 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (provisions related to accelerated depreciation)
S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act (aircraft divestiture provisions)
H.R. 3844 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special depreciation allowance and recovery period for noncommercial aircraft property.
S.2723 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special depreciation allowance and recovery period for noncommercial aircraft property.
Other issues:
U.S. Treasury Notice 2005 -45: Entertainment Use Notice
U.S. Treasury Notice 2005-80: Excise Tax Charges
IRS Proposal Regulation 147171-05: Deductions for Entertainments Use of Business Aircraft
Entertainment Use:Charter Rate Method Safe Harbor
IRS Air Transportation Excise Tax - Audit Technique Guide
Extension of accelerated depreciation provision for aircraft purchases
Extension of the placed-in-service date for aircraft purchases
Research and Development tax credit
Increase in Domestic Manufacturing Deduction
Elimination of AMT penalty on airport private activity bonds
IRS Notice 2008-64 to require taxpayers to file elections to group activities under passive loss rules
Proposal and Temporary Regulation 301.7701-2T(c)(2)(v)B; Treasury Decision 9462; Reg-116614-08
74 Federal Regulation 46,957 - Excise Tax Applicability to disregarded entities
IRS Revenue Procedure 2010-13 - Passive Activity Losses
IRS Air Transportation Excise Tax Audit Technique Guide
Aircraft Equipage and Funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (provisions related to aircraft emissions)
S. 1733 A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.
Draft Kerry-Lieberman bill, American Power Act
Other issues:
Issues related to aviation gas and jet fuel
Climate change/emissions
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Piston-Engine Aircraft Using Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Docket EPA-420-F-10-013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Mary |
Piccione |
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Richard |
Doubrava |
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Ashleigh |
de la Torre |
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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. 3081, Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2011
H.Con. Res. 321, Continuing Resolution
H.R. 5850, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ashleigh |
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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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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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4 | 8 | 12 |