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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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City | King of Prussia |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 19406 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13370-12
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6. House ID# 304340000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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: Marsha J. Smith, Manager, Legal Administration |
Date | 01/16/2014 |
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
Issues related to the biobased products
Issues related to H.R. 6194, U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act (bill from 112th Cong.) and methyl bromide
Farm Bill reauthorization (H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform & Risk Management Act; S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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Kunz |
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Ritter |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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. 2609 and S. 1245- Energy and Water Appropriations Act, Research and Development and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Titles (FY 2014)
H. 2397, S. 1429- Defense Appropriations Act, Research and Development and Manufacturing and Industrial Titles (FY 2014)
H.___, S.___-Interior & Environment Appropriations Act, EPA Title (FY 2014) (bills not yet introduced)
H. 2610, S. 1243- Transportation Appropriations Act, EPA Title (FY 2014)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
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Kunz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company
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
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reauthorization
S. 1009, Safe Chemicals Act of 2013
Science and risk assessment
Issues related to LEED and green building standards
Issues related to fluorochemicals and hydrofluorocarbons and/or Montreal Protocol
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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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Kunz |
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Ritter |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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. 2397 and S. 1429- Defense Appropriations Act, Research and Development and Manufacturing and Industrial Titles (FY 2014)
Issues related to advanced materials and/or materials research and development; manufacturing; industrial policy and funding; and energy and energy storage issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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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Kunz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Issues related to alternative/renewable energy, energy storage, vehicle technology, building technology, lighting, energy efficiency, solar, biobased materials, natural gas and gas odorization, wind, research grants; energy efficiency; innovative manufacturing and industrial energy efficiency and LEED/green building issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
David |
Kunz |
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Ritter |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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
Issues related to Clean Air Act regulations, climate change, ozone protection and fluorochemicals and hydrofluorocarbons
Issues related to Montreal Protocol
Issues related to natural gas
Issues related to LEED/green building standards
Issues related to H.R. 6194, U.S. Agricultural Sector Relief Act (bill from 112th Cong.) and methyl bromide
S. 332, Climate Change Protection Act of 2013
Carbon tax legislation and discussion drafts
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
David |
Kunz |
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Ritter |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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. 68, Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013
S. 68, Secure Chemical Facilities Act of 2013
Issues related to chemical facility security and anti-terrorism standards and legislation and cybersecurity
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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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Kunz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company
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
Issues related to rail transportation, rail-shipper matters, rail competition and positive train control
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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 |
David |
Kunz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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
Duty suspension bills:
H.R. 5452/S. 2689- To suspend temporarily the duty on 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 4689/S. 2693- To extend the temporary duty on orgasol polyamide powders (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 4688/S. 2696- To extend the temporary duty on dry adhesive copolyamide pellets (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 5451/S. 2714- To suspend temporarily the duty on methane sulfonic acid (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 5450/S. 2717- To suspend temporarily the duty on methane sulfonyl chloride (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 4690/S. 2711- To suspend temporarily the duty on dicumyl peroxide (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 5377/S. 2685- To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,5-dimethyl-2,5 hexanediol (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 5378/S. 2687- To suspend temporarily the duty on dimethylisopropylamine (Note: bill numbers from 112th Cong.)
H.R. 2708, omnibus bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (includes above provisions)
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
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company
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
Issues related to manufacturing, R&D tax credits, business tax credits, energy efficiency and cool roof tax credits and accounting
Issues related to corporate and business tax reform
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 |
David |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to rail and truck transportation, natural gas piping and pipelines, highways/roads, positive train control regulations, rail- shipper and rail competition matters and freight issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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 |
David |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Title VI Clean Air Act and related Montreal Protocol and fluorochemicals and hydrofluorocarbons issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
David |
Kunz |
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Matt |
Ritter |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to products to enhance manufacturing facility safety; advanced manufacturing; jobs creation proposals; and manufacturing tax issues
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 |
David |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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
Issues related to the U.S.-E.U. free trade agreement
Issues related to NAFTA Rules of Origin
H.R. 2806- Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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
Arkema Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. corporation and is a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., a European company.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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