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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 | Newark |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07102-5451 |
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 | 2016 |
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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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: CLARECE P. THAME |
Date | 10/20/2016 1:17:37 PM |
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
Electronic waste recycling legislation - House and Senate working drafts and principles documents
DOE NPR on external power supplies and battery chargers power efficiency standards, DOE NPR on external power supplies test procedures
EPA - Electronics product stewardship and product end-of-life management
H.R. 2791 - Responsible Electronics Recycling Act - promotes responsible recycling of e-waste
H.R. 4173 (Public Law 111-203) - Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502 - Conflict minerals disclosure and reporting
EPA HFC phase out; EPA HCFC labeling requirement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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 |
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Sharp |
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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 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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
FCC ET Docket No. 13-49 - Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of DSRC band equipment for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
S. 2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (DIGIT) Act - Cybersecurity requirements for the Internet of Things
H.Res. 847 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment - Act - Design, operation and use of IoT technologies
Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration Docket No. 160331306-6306-01 - The Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the Government in Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) - Design, operation and use of IoT technologies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-002 - Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft - Regulation of inflight communication services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4509 - State and High-Risk Urban Area Working Group Act - Physical security requirements for schools
H.R. 3583 - PREPARE Act - Homeland Security Grant Program funding and physical security requirements for schools
H.R.5867 - National Strategy for School Security Act of 2016 - Physical security requirements for schools
H.R.6004 - MGT Act - Federal Agency investment in modernizing information technology and cybersecurity systems
S. 2837/H.R. 2578/H.R. 5393 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Grant funding for body-worn cameras
S. 877/H.R. 1680 - Police CAMERA Act - Grant funding for body-worn cameras
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 |
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 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
S. 598 - Appliance Standards Improvement Act - Provisions on new product categories, one-watt standby power, new Energy Super Star designation
S. 398 - Amendments to Energy Policy and Conservation Act - To improve energy efficiency of certain appliances & equipment
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act - To improve energy efficiency in buildings and appliances
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, luminaries, central air conditioners, residential refrigerators)
DOE Appliance energy efficiency standards' development
DOE Microwave energy use standards and test procedures (standby- and on-mode power)
H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act - Provisions to create Federal loan program for energy efficiency upgrades in government, school, and hospital buildings
DOE Energy conservation standards for commercial products' compressors
DOE Energy conservation standards for split-type air conditioners
DOE Energy conservation standards for computers
DOE Energy use test procedures for TVs
H.R. 2412 - New Energy for America Act - Tax credits for residential systems to enhance energy efficiency
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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Fannon |
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Mark |
Sharp |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Docket No. CMS-5517-P - Medicare Program; Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Incentive Under the Physician Fee Schedule, and Criteria for Physician-Focused Payment Models - Benefits of connected health technology
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Docket No. CMS-1654-P - Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2017; Medicare Advantage Pricing Data Release; Medicare Advantage and Part D Medical Low Ratio Data Release; Medicare Advantage Provider Network Requirements; Expansion of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model - Benefits of connected health technology
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2883 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act - To amend the IRS Code of 1986 to extend the publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation, fuels and other purposes
S. 1256 - Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015 - To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes
S. 1046 - Smart Building Acceleration Act - To accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies
S. 1434 - Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015 - To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard and for other purposes
H.R. 5350 - Energy Storage Act of 2016 - To amend IRS Code of 1986 to provide for an energy investment tax credit for energy storage property connected to the grid
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Peter |
Fannon |
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Mark |
Sharp |
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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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Transportation Docket NHTSA-2014-0022-0002 - ANPRM: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communications - Requirements for DSRC band equipment for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
Environmental Protection Agency Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0827, Department of Transportation Docket NHTSA-2016-0068 - Notice of Availability of Midterm Evaluation Draft Technical Assessment Report for Model Year 2022-2025 Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and CAFE Standards - Design of automotive technology
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-0002 - Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft - Regulation of inflight communication services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1561 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2015 - Encourage/authorize, as necessary, government purchase of aviation-based weather observations
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 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4167/S. 2553 - Kari's Law Act of 2016 - Design, operation of multi-line telephone systems
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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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