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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 800 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
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 | 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
| 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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kevin Dempsey, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and General Counsel |
Date | 07/20/2012 |
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
Agriculture Appropriations 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 |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
EPA Boiler MACT Rule
EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations
S. 1392, H.R. 2250, The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011
Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations
S.J. Res. 27, to Disapprove of EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
EPA National Ambiant Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Regulation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 |
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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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. 3408, the PIONEERS Act
S. 2041, A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Project and Provide for environmental protection and govt oversight
S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century Act
H.R. 3548, the North American Energy Access Act
S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act
Keystone Pipeline
Offshore Oil and Gas Development
FY 2013 E&W Appropriations
Senate Renewable Energy Standard
Natural Gas Policy
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 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 Injury & Illness Prevention Program
OSHA Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
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 (H.R. 7, S. 1813)
H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act
H.R. 3327, the Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Bridges Act of 2011
Conference Report for H.R. 4348
H.R. 3533, the Invest in American Jobs Act
Cravaack Amendment on Buy America
Brown/Merkley Amendment on Buy America
Motions to Instruct on Surfact Transportation Authorization Conference
Coast Guard Reauthorization/Ballast Water
S. 3332, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA Act)
New International Trade Crossing Agreement
Wave4 Inland Waterways Infrastructure Investment Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Jessie T. |
Perkins |
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Counselor, DOT; Sr. LA, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen |
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Brett |
Smith |
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LA, Rep. Bob Riley; Sr. LA, Rep. Phil Gringrey |
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Beth |
DeBross 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
Extension of tax provisions set to expire in Dec 2012
President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
President's Framework for Business Tax Reform
H.R. 2223, the Steel Industry Support Act of 2011
Pension Funding Stabilization Legislation
H.Con.Res 112, House Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
H.R. 4196/S.2240, Extending 100% bonus depreciation and AMT credits
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 639/S.328, The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2011
Customs Reauthorization Legislation
H.R. 3057/S. 1133, the ENFORCE Act
H.R. 5708, the Preventing Recurring Trade Evasion and Circumention Act (Protect Act)
S. 1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011
Import Surge
Russia WTO Accession
Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills
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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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (H.R. 5467, H.R. 5468, H.R. 5469; S. 2378, S. 2379, S. 2380)
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 |
Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep, Dave Hobson; 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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5865, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
H.R. 3693, the Cents and Sensibility Act
H.R. 3694, the Saving Taxpayer Expenditures by Employing Less Imported Nickel Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Beth |
DeBrosse Ludwig |
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LD, Rep, Dave Hobson; LD, Rep. Steve Austria |
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Kevin |
Dempsey |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee |
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
Sequester spending cuts set to take effect January 2012 (Fiscal Cliff)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
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.
20. Client new address
| Address | 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 800 |
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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
27. Add the following 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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