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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
Environmental Working Group

2. Address

Address1
1436 U STREET, NW, #100
 Address2
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City
WASHINGTON
 State
DC
 Zip Code
20009
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​SCOTT MALLAN
​2026676982
​mallan@ewg.org
5. Senate ID#
​69457-12
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​Environmental Working Group
6. House ID#
​356270000
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
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$5,000 or more $
​162,078.00
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: SCOTT MALLAN
 Date
1/22/2013 9:37:59 AM

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.3457 - Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2011, all sections including those pertaining to labeling and confidential business information;
S. ____ - Legislation on ingredient disclosure of cleaning products, all sections including those pertaining to labeling and confidential business information; and
S.847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, all sections that would reform federal toxics policy (e.g., confidential business information, and prioritization).

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
Jason
Rano
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Scott
Faber
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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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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 CSP

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. ____ - Legislation that would improve oversight over cosmetics safety, all sections including those pertaining to labeling and safety substantiation;
H.R.2359 - Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011, all sections including those pertaining to labeling and safety substantiation;
H.R.4262 - Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to safety;
H.R. 6191 - Cancer-Free Label Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to labeling;
H.R.4395 - Cosmetics Safety Amendments Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to registration of cosmetic establishments and adverse event reporting; and
S. ____ - Bottled Water Right to Know Act, all sections including those pertaining to labeling and consumer confidence reports.

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
Jason
Rano
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Scott
Faber
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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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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

S. ____ - A bill that would reform mandates for use of conventional biofuels.

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
Scott
Faber
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Jason
Rano
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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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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 AGR

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R.3286 and S.1773 - Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011, all sections including those pertaining to farmer's market and nutrition programs and promoting healthy food consumption;
S.3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to subsidy and crop-insurance programs, conservation, and nutrition;
H.R.6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to farm subsidies and crop-insurance, conservation, and nutrition programs;
S.3239 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, all sections that would revise standards for housing and treatment of egg-laying hens;
H.R.6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012, all sections pertaining to disaster assistance and conservation programs;
H.R.5879 - Protect Our Prairies Act, all sections pertaining to farm subsidies and habitat protection;
H.R.5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013, sections pertaining to review of genetically modified organisms; and
H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act, sections pertaining to extension of agricultural programs.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)

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
Scott
Faber
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Jason
Rano
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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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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.3286 and S.1773 - Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011, all sections including those pertaining to farmer's market and nutrition programs and promoting healthy food consumption;
S.3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to subsidy and crop-insurance programs, conservation, and nutrition;
H.R.6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to farm subsidies and crop-insurance, conservation, and nutrition programs;
S.3239 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, all sections that would revise standards for housing and treatment of egg-laying hens;
H.R.6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012, all sections pertaining to disaster assistance and conservation programs;
H.R.5879 - Protect Our Prairies Act, all sections pertaining to farm subsidies and habitat protection;
H.R.5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013, sections pertaining to review of genetically modified organisms; and
H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act, sections pertaining to extension of agricultural programs.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)

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
Scott
Faber
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Jason
Rano
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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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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 RES

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R.3286 and S.1773 - Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011, all sections including those pertaining to farmer's market and nutrition programs and promoting healthy food consumption;
S.3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to subsidy and crop-insurance programs, conservation, and nutrition;
H.R.6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, all sections including those pertaining to farm subsidies and crop-insurance, conservation, and nutrition programs;
S.3239 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, all sections that would revise standards for housing and treatment of egg-laying hens;
H.R.6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012, all sections pertaining to disaster assistance and conservation programs;
H.R.5879 - Protect Our Prairies Act, all sections pertaining to farm subsidies and habitat protection;
H.R.5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013, sections pertaining to review of genetically modified organisms; and
H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act, sections pertaining to extension of agricultural programs.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)

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
Scott
Faber
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Jason
Rano
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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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

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ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
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State Country

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:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
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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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