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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 4025 FAIR RIDGE DRIVE |
Address2 | Suite #300 |
City | FAIRFAX |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22033 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 45788-12
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6. House ID# 344110000
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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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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: Kenneth LaSala, Jr., Director of Government Relations and Policy |
Date | 10/18/2013 |
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.R. 2217, the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for the U.S. Fire Administration; Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (including the SAFER grant program); Urban Search and Rescue system; Urban Areas Security Initiative; Metropolitan Medical Response System; (continued on next page)
State Homeland Security Grant Program; Office of Emergency Communications; and the proposed National Preparedness Grant Program. FY 2014 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, provisions relating to Wildland Fire Assistance and Federal Land Management and Enhancement funds at the U.S. Departments of Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA), hazardous fuels reduction programs at the DOI and USDA; and the USDA's State and Volunteer Fire Assistance programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
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Jim |
Goldstein |
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Evan |
Davis |
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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
S. 501, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act, provisions to exclude certain state and local benefits for volunteer firefighters from federal taxation. S. 1163, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to encourage building owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinklers. Legislation to clarify the Internal Revenue Service's definition of the "volunteer" status of volunteer firefighters. Legislation to cap the tax-exemption of municipal bonds.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Vice President of the U.S.
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the First Responder Network Authority and the development of a nationwide public safety broadband network. Issues relating to funding and technology for local government's E-9-1-1 capability, including victim location technology. Issues relating to public safety communications operability and interoperability. Issues relating to the requirement that public safety cease operations on the "T-Band."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
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Jim |
Goldstein |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the odorant fade in propane gas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration
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 |
Jim |
Goldstein |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emergency response to incidents that occur during the multi-modal transportation of hazardous materials.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Railroad Administration, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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 |
Jim |
Goldstein |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1878/S. 924, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act, provisions that would encourage states to adopt model building codes. The use of Fire Management Assistance Grants to fund post-wildland fire mitigation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the installation of fire sprinklers in residential buildings. S. 1163, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions to encourage building owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinklers. H.R. 1609/S. 750, the Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2013, provisions relating to grants for fire safety education programs in colleges and universities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to the emergency medical services. H.R. 1791, the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, provisions that would allow federal grants to be used for the distribution of medical countermeasures to first responders and their families. Issues relating to the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) on fire and EMS departments, especially volunteer firefighters. S. 1405, the Medicare Ambulance Access Act of 2013, provisions to reinstate bonuses for ambulance transport.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Vice President of the U.S., Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 |
Evan |
Davis |
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Kenneth |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Needs of the fire service in responding to incidents in the wildland urban interface.
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
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Kenneth |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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