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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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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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
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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
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ronald F. Docksai, Ph.D. Vice President Federal Government Relations |
Date | 04/20/2012 |
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
HR 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; (Provisions related to NPDES permits.)
Agriculture Appropriations (no bill number); (All provisions related to funding of USDA agencies including APHIS and FAS.)
Regulatory and Biotech Issues (no bill numbers); (Provisions in proposed regulations regarding the approval of biotech traits and all
other issues related to biotech regulations.)
ESA (no bill number); (NMFS biological opinions -- Discussions on National Marine Fisheries Biological Opinions and their potential effects on agriculture and the need for a resolution to the consultation process.)
Spray Drift; (Discussions on proposed EPA guidance for pesticide label language on preventing spray drift.)
Bee Health (no bill number); (Discussions on EPA regulatory actions involving pollinator protection and bee health.)
PRIA (no bill number); ( Discussions on EPA regarding reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA).)
Farm Bill (no bill number); (Discussions of provisions related to the funding and structuring of the next farm bill, including safety net programs, research and conservation.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 965/S 1211 The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provision in the bill.)
S 1053 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (General support of the bill.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support for legislation.)
HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.)
HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9.)
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 658/ S 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; (Provisions related to transportation of lithium batteries.)
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 |
Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2779 Dodd-Frank Banking Regulations 2012 Amendments; (Provisions relating to OTC Derivatives "end user" waivers.)
Policy on Comprehensive Tax Reform (no bill number); (Provisions relating to tax reform legislation.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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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
FY 2013 Agriculture, Rural Devopment, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (no bill number); (General provisions of the bill related to animal drugs and biologics.)
FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (no bill number); (Support for National Biodefense and Agriculture Facility funding.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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
HR 901/HR 908/HR 916/S 473 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; (Provisions related to extension of CFATS.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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
S 847 Safe Chemicals Act of 2011: A bill to modernize and extend the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976; (All provisions related to safety standard, testing, rules, listing, manufacturing, distribution and product stewardship.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1249/S 23 A bill to reform the US Patent and Trademark Office: bill would change several key provisions, including first to file, establish and excess fee fund, and broaden the scope of prior user rights; (All provisions related to first to file, fees and prior user rights.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support of legislation.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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
S 398 Energy Efficiency National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act; (Provisions related to energy tax credits; provisions related to enhancing energy efficiency.)
S 629 A bill to improve hydro-power, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to the advancement of alternative energy.)
S 630 A bill to promote marine and hydro-kinetic renewable energy research and development, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to advancement of alternative energy.)
S 631 A bill to extend certain federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydro-power resources; (All provisions related to provision of incentives for alternative power.)
HR 2962/S 1575 Roofing Efficiency Jobs Act of 2011: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to classify any qualified energy efficient cool roof replacement property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes; (All provisions related to the bill.)
S 1737 Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011 (SAVE Act): A bill to improve the accuracy of mortgage underwriting used by federal mortgage agencies by ensuring that energy costs are included in the underwriting process, to reduce the amount of energy consumed by homes, to facilitate the creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs, and for other purposes; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 2599 FACE Assessment Protection Act of 2011: A bill to prevent Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established state and local property assessed clean energy laws; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 840 Safe Exploration coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy Act or the SECURE Act: Expedites drilling for oil or natural gas, if already permitted by the Minerals Management Service before May 3, 2010. eliminated need for review by the bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement; and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or any other similar statutes such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; (All provisions related to off-shore drilling and exploration.)
S 352 American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2011: A bill to allow leases and exploration of oil and gas from the coastal plain; (All provisions related to increased supply of natural gas.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; A bill to delay for 2 years, implementation of EPA's regulatory program on greenhouse gases; (All provisions related to greenhouse gas regulations.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 432/S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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
HR 965/S 1211 The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medially important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisions of the bill.)
HR 432/S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A
containing products.)
HR 436/HR 488/HR 734/S 17/S 262 Medical Device Tax Repeal; (Provisions related to entire bill.)
HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)
HR 141/HR 145/HR 215/HR 429/HR 636/S 16/S 193 To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions related to Health Care Reform repeal.)
HR 3209 HR 3204/S 1700/PL 107-250 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (MDUFMA); (Provisions related to MDUFMA.)
HR 4223 The Safe Doses Act; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 3668 The Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 4216 The Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act; (All provisions of the bill.)
Draft Discussion on FDA User Fees; (All parts.)
S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.)
Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.)
HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11.)
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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Donna |
Stephens |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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Robert D. |
Thomas |
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Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 658/S 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; (Provisions related to transportation of Lithium batteries.)
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 |
Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 908 Full Implementation of the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Act (CFATS); (All provisions of the bill related to the reauthorization of CFATS through 2017.)
HR 901 Full Implementation of the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security (CFATS) Authorization Act of 2011"; (All provisions related to implementation of the CFATS program.)
S 473 Continuing Chemical facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011: A bill to extend the Chemical facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) until October 14, 2014; (All provisions related to implementation of CFATS.)
S 709 Secure Chemical Facilities Act: A bill to insure adequate security is employed at chemical plants; (All provisions related to chemical risk management, tiered assessments, audits, standard setting and inspections.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.)
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 B. |
Lilburn |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4223 The Safe Doses Act; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 3668 The Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011; (All provisions of the bill.)
HR 4216 The Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act; (All provisions of the bill.)
Draft Discussion on FDA User Fees; (All parts.)
Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.)
HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11.)
"Meth Lab Elimination Act of 2010" a draft by Senator Wyden; (All parts relating to pseudoephedrine.)
"Maintaining Consumer Access to Cough Medicine Act of 2011", a draft; (All part relating to DXM.)
HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring Veterinary prescribing.)
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.)
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 B. |
Lilburn |
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Donna |
Stephens |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 158 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act 2009: a bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act and for other purposes; (All provisions related to bottleneck provisions, common carrier, injunctive relief, rate quotation, competition, and service necessary to business and public interest.)
S 49 The Railroad Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2011: A bill to amend Federal anti-trust laws to provide expanded coverage and to
eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tariffs; (Discussions on how to restart a legislative process for approval of tariff reduction/suspension bills and request to introduce legislation on individual tariff reductions.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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
HR 527 Regulatory Reform Improvement Act of 2011; (Provisions relating to reducing the regulatory process timeline.)
S 398 Energy Efficiency National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act of 2011; (Provisions relating to energy tax credits.)
HR 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act; (Provisions relating to reducing the regulatory process timeline.)
HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
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 | ||||||||||
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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
| 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 |