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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1130 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036-3927 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | SECAUCUS |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07094-2917 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 24032-12
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6. House ID# 304290000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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. | ||||||||
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: Peter M. Fannon, Vice President, Corporate & Government Affairs |
Date | 07/20/2010 |
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. 598 - Appliance Standards Improvement Act - provisions on new product categories, one-watt standby power, new Energy Super
Star designation
H.R. 2454 - The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 - Appliance efficiency, greenhouse gas emission standards; climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; carbon offsets/"Cap and Trade"
Electronic waste recycling legislation - House and Senate working drafts and principles documents
DOE Notice of Public Rulemaking on external power supplies and battery chargers power efficiency standards
DOE TV energy use standards and energy consumption test procedures
FTC Energy Guide labels; Environmental Marketing Claims/Green Guides
EPA - DOE Energy Star specifications development (audio/DVD, TVs, computers, displays, set-top boxes, ventilation fans)
EPA - Electronics product stewardship and product end-of-life management
Appliance energy efficiency standards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Mark |
Sharp |
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David |
Thompson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3101 & S. 3304 - 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act - Accessibility requirements for consumer electronics products; equipment design/operation
FCC WT Docket 07-195 - Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz)
FCC RM-11485 - DECT Forum Petition to Modify the Service Rules for the UPCS Band 1920-1930 MHz - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz)
FCC WT Docket No. 04-356 - Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz Bands - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz)
FCC ET Docket No. 10-97 - Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Unlicensed Personal Communications Service Devices in the 1920-1930 MHz Band
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Peter |
Fannon |
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Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues
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
H.R. 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Prohibition on in-flight voice communication by passengers onboard aircraft
S. 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Prohibition on in-flight voice communication by passengers onboard aircraft
H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Air cargo transport of lithium batteries
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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Fannon |
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Charles |
Monahan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
FCC CS Docket No. 97-80 - Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigational Devices - Digital cable-ready TV design, operation
PP Docket No. 00-67 - Compatibility between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment - Digital cable-ready TV design, operation
FCC MB Docket No. 10-91 - Video Device Competition - Digital Cable-Ready TV design, operation
FCC GN Docket No. 09-157 - Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market - broadband product development
FCC GN Docket No. 09-51 - A National Broadband Plan for Our Future - broadband product development
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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Peter |
Fannon |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Acquisition Regulation: FAR Case 2008-019 - Authentic Information Technology products, certification of products
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
General Services Administration (GSA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA),
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvements Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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 |
Peter |
Fannon |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
Federal Register Doc. 2010-283: Request for Comment on Consumer Interface with the Smart Grid - Access to energy usage data and home area network architectures
Federal Register Doc. 2010-11127: Implementing the National Broadband Plan by Empowering Consumers and the Smart Grid: Data Access, Third Party Use, and Privacy, Request for Information
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Energy - 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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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