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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1140 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, SUITE 705 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2707-12
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6. House ID# 307530000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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: Kevin Dempsey, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and General Counsel |
Date | 01/20/2012 |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Farm Bill Reauthorization
USDA Proposed Rule for changes to Nutrition Standards for School Meals
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Walter J. |
Foley |
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Richard |
Tavoletti |
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Katie |
Calligaro |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
DOE Industrial Technologies Program
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 |
Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep. Dave Hobson; LD, Rep Steve Austria |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
EPA Boiler MACT Rule
EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (S. 1392, H.R. 2250)
H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act
Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations
Utility MACT
EAF Area Source Rule
SJ Res 27, to Disapprove of EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
EPA/NHTSA Model Year 2017-2025 Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
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 |
Thomas J. |
Gibson |
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Maj. Deputy Staff Dir, SEPW, Chief of Staff, EPA |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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Brett |
Smith |
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LA, Rep. Bob Riley, Sr. LA, Rep. Phil Gingrey |
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Lawrence |
Kavanagh |
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Laura |
Hylden |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act
H.R. 1084/S. 587, the FRAC Act
H.R. 2983, Rebuilding America's Roads Act
H.R. 3410, the Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act
H.R. 3408, the PIONEERS Act
FY 2011 and FY 2012 E&W Appropriations
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 |
Thomas J. |
Gibson |
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Maj. Deputy Staff Dir, SEPW; Chief of Staff, EPA |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Cmte |
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Brett |
Smith |
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LA, Rep. Bob Riley, Sr. LA, Rep. Phil Gingrey |
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Beth |
Debrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep. Dave Hobson, LD, Rep. Steve Austria |
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Laura |
Hylden |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 807/H.R. 1511, the Voluntary Protection Program Act
OSHA NPRM on Crystalline Silica
OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program
OSHA Combustible Dust Regulation
OSHA Musculoskeletal Disorder Recordkeeping Requirement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committe |
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Brett |
Smith |
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LA, Rep. Bob Riley; Sr. LA, Rep. Phil Gringrey |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Surface Transportation Extension
H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act
H.R. 3327, the Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Bridges Act of 2011
H.R. 3533, the Invest in American Jobs Act
H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, Title VII Commecial Vessel Discharge
H.R. 2840, the Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC),
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 |
Thomas J. |
Gibson |
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Maj. Deputy Staff Dir, SEPW; Chief of Staff, EPA |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Cousel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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Walter J. |
Foley |
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Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep. Dave Hobson; LD, Rep. Steve Austria |
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Laura |
Hylden |
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Adam |
Shaffer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
Corporate Tax Reform
Tax Extenders
H.R. 2223, the Steel Industry Support Act of 2011
Camp International Tax Reform Proposal
H.R. 3630/H.R. 3765, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
S. 727, the Tax Fairness and Simplification Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Thomas J. |
Gibson |
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Maj. Deputy Staff Dir, SEPW; Chief of Staff, EPA |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep. Dave Hosbon; LD, Rep. Steve Austria |
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Adam |
Shaffer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
Korea-US Free Trade Agreement and Statement of Administrative Action
Customs Reauthorization Legislation
H.R. 639/S. 328, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2011
H.R. 3057/S. 1133, the ENFORCE Act
Russia WTO Accession
S. 1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011
S. 1238, the Currency Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2011
Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
H.R. 3078, the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement implementing legislation
H.R. 3079, the US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement implementing legislation
H.R. 3080, the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement implementing legislation
H.R. 3112, the Trade Law Enforcement Act
Lipinski Customs Training and Enforcement Act (draft)
H.R. 2838, the Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act/Coast Guard Reauthorization
H.R. 2840, Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Thomas J. |
Gibson |
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Maj. Deputy Staff Dir, SEPW; Chief of Staff, EPA |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep, Dave Hobson; LD, Rep. Steve Austria |
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Laura |
Hylden |
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Adam |
Shaffer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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