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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 24TH STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 41853-12
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6. House ID# 317400000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 |
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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: Daniel Buchner |
Date | 1/20/2015 9:35:50 AM |
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
U.S. National Strategy on Combatting Wildlife Trafficking - support
Senate and House Wildlife Trafficking Legislation (no bill number) - support
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 39) - support
Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2013 (H.R. 1328) - support
Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 1329) - support
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 262 / S. 231) - support
Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 1998 / S. 1381) - support
Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act (H.R. 2901) - support legislation and advocated inclusion of integrating water resources management and ecosystems in water, sanitation, and hygiene program and project planning and implementation
Targeted Use of Sanctions for Killing Elephants in Their Range Act of 2014 (H.R. 5454) - support
Lawful Ivory Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5052 / S. 2587) - oppose
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 4335 / S. 2410) - support amendment regarding wildlife trafficking and transnational organized crime
Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015 (S. 27) - support foreign policy on wildlife trafficking and legislation on ivory and rhino horn trade
Pirate Fishing Elimination Act (S. 267) - support
Agriculture Act of 2014 - support implementation of Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance-Crop Insurance Subsidies
Designation of Bison as National Mammal - support
International and Transboundary Freshwater - support cooperation with Mexico regarding Rio Grande; support strong position regarding conservation of the Mekong River
U.S. Government Engagement with Myanmar - support direct U.S. Government investments in programs to protect Myanmars environment
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Seafood - support rulemaking to ensure all seafood sold in the U.S. is traceable to legal sources; support establishment of new rules to require proof of legality for market access
Climate Green Fund - support strong U.S. Government climate pollution target and financial contribution to fund
U.N. Climate Negotiations - support strong U.S. negotiation positions in negotiations; support strong target for international emission reduction commitment
Establishment of Tribal National Park as Part of Badlands National Park - support bison restoration that would happen under the General Management Plan agreed to by U.S. Government and Oglala-Souix Tribe
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Natl Park Service (NPS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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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Jonathon Will |
Gartshore |
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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
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 5013 / S. 2499) - support robust international affairs budget including increases in climate and biodiversity spending, specific advocacy for anti-wildlife trafficking and anti-poaching funding, Lacey Act implementation, and CARPE funding through USAID
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 5171) - support increases in funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Law Enforcement and International programs, including the Multinational Species Conservation Fund, International Affairs and Wildlife Without Boarders; advocate continued funding for other Interior/Environment programs, including National Park Service International Program, Forest Service Office of International Programs, Endangered Species Act, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and EPA; oppose riders limiting EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act; oppose riders that weaken the Endangered Species Act and prevent U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from making changes to existing regulations governing ivory
Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2015 (H.R. 4870) - support report language on need to assist African countries in addressing threats from illegal wildlife crime and militarized poaching
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 (S. 2534, H.R. 4903) - support report language on engaging Department of Homeland Security assistance and coordination to combat wildlife trafficking
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 5016) - support report language on engaging the Treasury Department in assistance and coordination to combat wildlife trafficking
President's FY16 Budget Request - support biodiversity funding in the President's request; support full funding of Lacey Act implementation; support funding of Green Climate Fund; support strong international conservation funding
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 83) - support funding in FY15 for international conservation, including Lacey Act implementations and international climate finance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Treasury - Dept of
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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Jonathon Will |
Gartshore |
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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
Trans-Pacific Partnership - support a strong environmental chapter in the final trade agreement
U.S. Green Goods Policy - support sustainability criteria in assessing green goods for tariff reduction
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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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