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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 3737 Buffalo Speedway |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Houston |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 77098 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400408933-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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: Elizabeth Boylan |
Date | 10/8/2020 3:55:18 PM |
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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 748, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
H.R. 8406, The Heroes Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
S. 4318, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
H.R. 6395 and S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft.
S. 3075, Private-Public Partnership to Preserve Jobs in the Aviation Manufacturing Industry Act, including provisions related to government compensation assistance for aviation workers at risk of furlough or layoff.
H.R. 8002, Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act, including provisions related to government compensation assistance for aviation workers at risk of furlough or layoff.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 - Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, including provisions related to open competition for all materials and support for composites and specialty polymers in automotive applications.
H.R.5770, EV Freedom Act, including provisions related to allowing for increased technology in automotive applications.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Elizabeth |
Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
H.R. 8406, The Heroes Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
S. 4318, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the future of the aerospace industry.
H.R. 6395 and S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Elizabeth |
Boylan |
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Cetola |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Responding to USITC requests regarding Miscellaneous Tariff Bills petitions/applications.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), 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 |
Elizabeth |
Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6395 and S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
H.R. 7608, Departments of Environment and Interior Appropriations 2021, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS.
S. 4681, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, including provisions related to the regulation of plastic resin discharges from regulated facilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Response to COVID19 Pandemic.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base.
H.R. 8406, The Heroes Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base.
S. 4318, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act or the HEALS Act, including provisions related to encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base.
H.R. 6395 and S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft, and encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base.
Department of Defense's Defense Production Act Title III program, including funding for projects that support national security and homeland security.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act, including provisions related to changes in FARA registration requirements and auditing of Lobbying Disclosure Act exemption for foreign agents.
H.R. 7753, Global Investment in American Jobs Act, including provisions related to interagency review of ways to increase global competitiveness of the US in attracting foreign direct investment.
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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
USTR's s. 301 investigation of China and associated tariff actions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Elizabeth |
Boylan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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
Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management's Non-Energy Solid Leasable Minerals Royalty Rate Reduction Process Rule, including provisions related to the reduction of federal royalty rates for companies mining soda ash.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Surface Transportation Board's Final Offer Rate Review (FORR).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
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. 2754, American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, including provisions related to the phase out of hydrofluorocarbons.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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
As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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Solvay Fluorides, LLC |
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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
27. Add the following 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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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