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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, #400 |
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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 K. DeCrosta, Director Legislative Affairs |
Date | 07/19/2012 |
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
Implementing Language Allowing Renewal of the Maritime Security Program (HR4310); Cargo Preference Issues Related to Rechartering of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (HR2072); Manning Requirements for Bridge Personnel Mandated Under Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping; Miscellaneous Issues Related to USCG Inspection and Certification of U.S. Flagged Vessels;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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), 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 |
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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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 issues related to Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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 Surrendered to Foreign Government in Connection With Legal Matter.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Maritime Administration (MARAD), State - Dept of (DOS)
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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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 Agreemtn; Provision of logistics services in Afghanistan. Negotiations on Universial 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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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
Ongoing contacts related to a number of issues relevant to operation of vessels and movement of cargo internationally including: Port & Vessel Environmental issues; Trade Facilitation; Intellectual Property Rights; Vessel & Terminal Safety; Port, Vessel & Supply Chain Security; Automation of Customs Documentation; Hazardous Materials; Crew Credentials
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Bureau of the Census, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Energy - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Maritime Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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-year 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 Updage Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., whch 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
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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