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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
NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT

2. Address

Address1
3900 Euclid Avenue
 Address2
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City
Cleveland
 State
OH
 Zip Code
44115
 Country
USA

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

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State
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Zip Code
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Ms.
​Danielle Giannantonio
​2164099715
​giannantoniod@neorsd.org
5. Senate ID#
​401105129-12
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT
6. House ID#
​444510001
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year
​2024
 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 $
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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: Danielle Giannantonio
 Date
7/8/2024 5:27:07 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 GOV

16. Specific lobbying issues

- Requested NE OH House Delegation District Office Staffer Introduction Meeting

- Extended invite for the Upper Ridgewood Basin Improvement Project Dedication Ceremony(a CPF/CDS Project Finish) and subsequent follow ups from both the NE OH House Member and Senate offices who were invited

- Had meetings up with NEORSD CEO and various NE OH delegation House and Senate offices for April's Water Week

- Put in a request to NE OH Office House Delegation Member office to visit and tour one of NEORSDs Hosted Utility Resource Fairs in her District later this year

- Performed outreach to OH Senator Offices regarding their FCA Letter to U.S. EPA and had follow up conversations with those offices after post outreach

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
Danielle
Giannantonio
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Legislative Affairs Manager

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

- Continued to coordinate and submit required documentation with federal U.S. EPA officials regarding implementation of our prior appropriated community project funding (CPF) projects.

- Attended and participated in U.S. EPA Lake Guardian Boat Trip and attended U.S. EPA Press event after with NEORSD CEO.

- Performed Outreach regarding Introduction of H.R. 7944, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act and H.R. 8032, the LIHWAP Establishment Act post Water Week Discussions

- Relayed Support of S.1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act and S.3830, the LIHWAP Establishment Act at Water Week Discussions

- Had Follow up email and call on Water CERCLA exemption question with OH Sen staffer as discussed during Water Week

- Attended and participated on call with U.S. EPA regarding affordability issues with renters and how NEORSD renter ratepayers can receive bill assistance from our internal cost savings programs




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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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
Danielle
Giannantonio
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Legislative Affairs Manager

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 BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

FY 2025 Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Project Requests

- Requested CPF Portal Assistance from one NE OH House Delegation Member Office
- Submitted CPF/CDS to various NE OH House Delegation Member Offices
- Had Follow Ups to NE OH Offices regarding CDS/CPF Project Questions
- Received Letter Update from one NE OH House Delegation Member Office on CPF request
- Sought clarity of NE OH House Member Office CPF Released Project List
- Received motice from Senate and NE OH Delegation Member Offices on their Released Priority CPF/CDS Lists

Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024

- Requested Bill Timeline Update from T&I Committee Staff
- Performed outreach on WRDA EI Appropriations Process Inquiry from OH Sen Office
- Thanked Offices who submitted NEORSD requests for their Support
- Received an update from OH Senate Office on their Chamber version
- Sought clarity on House Chamber Version Project Authorizations from T&I Committee Staff


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
Danielle
Giannantonio
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Legislative Affairs Manager

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

First Name
Last Name
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Last Name
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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
City
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
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

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?

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)