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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD 8TH FLOOR |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 818-277
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6. House ID# 317710014
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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: Lois Moore - Partner |
Date | 01/19/2010 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Seeking federal funding for Metrorail Orange Line Expansion under the Capital Investment Grants account in FY 2010 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal funding for Bus Procurement under the FHWA Bus and Bus Facilities account in FY 2010 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill;
Seeking federal funding for the 7th Avenue Transit Village under the Bus and Bus Facilities account in FY 2010 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support of the Countys Transit Security and Surveillance System under the Domestic Preparedness account in the FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support of the Countys Bike Lane/Pedestrian Facility Improvement Program under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account in the FY 2010 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support for Miami Harbor Channel Dredging Project under the Army Corps of Engineers Construction, General account in the FY 2010 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal funding for the Juvenile Assessment Center National Demonstration Project under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) account in the FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill; Monitor funding for the Department of Homeland Securitys key state and local assistance programs; Monitor restoration of funding for the Byrne Discretionary, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programs; Monitor funding for Head Start; Monitor funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; Monitor federal support and funding for Health Care/Medicare/FMAP/TANF funding and economic opportunities for persons with disabilities; Monitor for any additional unfunded mandates to local government; Monitoring and identifying stimulus funding opportunities for County wide projects; Monitoring & identifying opportunities provided by the ARRA for Countywide needs including seaport intermodal freight facility, bascule bridge rehabilitation, and utility relocations; Monitored Juvenile Justice Budget issues, the Missing and Exploited Children Program and the Second Chance Act / Prisoner Reentry program, the South Florida/Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Program, Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Local Government Climate Change Grants, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Refugee and Entrant Assistance, Child Care Entitlement to States, Social Service Block Grants, and Children and Families Services Programs, Ryan White AIDS Program, Head Start, and Community Services Block Grants Election Assistance Commission, Help America Vote (HAVA) Grants, and the Department of Health and Human Services funding to States to promote access for voters with disabilities the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Program, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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McBeth |
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Wahlquist |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 1499, the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007; Submitted water resources development (WRDA) requests for Seaport and water & sewer departments;
Monitored Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, S. 1733, The Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, H.R. 1262, The Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S.1005, H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, (CFAT), as well as monitoring a reporting on hearings on the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act; WRDA project requests - reclaimed water main from Virginia Key to Fisher Island and Miami Beach; Construction of a water transmission pipeline to deliver reclaimed water to the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant; increase the authorization for the Miami-Dade County water reuse supply and water transmission pipeline, Sec. 5158(128) WRDA 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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
Monitoring Congressional action on the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy of Users (SAFETEA-LU); Seeking federal support of infrastructure needs for the Countys Transit, Public Works and Seaport Department initiatives during reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU;
Monitor Congressional action to provide funding for the FHWA Bridge Replacement and Bridge Rehabilitation Program; Monitor Congressional actions regarding the future role of surface transportation, transit policy and investment in the 21st century and federal financing solutions in the wake of the anticipated Highway Trust Fund shortfall.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Danielle |
McBeth |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitored Congressional action on Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program, H.R. 256, Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, the Youth Promise Act, H.R. 1064, S. 132 Sen. Feinsteins Anti-Gang Legislation, Rep. Linda Sanchez bills to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program, H.R. 2262 and H.R. 1589, the Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act, H.R. 1022, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act, S. 678; H.R. 3473, H.R. 448, Elder Abuse Legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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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
Monitored internet travel tax legislative developments and County 3% withholding requirements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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
Monitored H.R. 448, Elder Abuse Legislation, Reauthorization of the Wakefield Act, H.R. 479, and reauthorization of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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
Monitored availability of funding under the Port Security Grant Program for Port of Miami and H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, (CFAT); Promote passage of the Castor amendment to H.R. 2200 which prohibits states from requiring separate security background checks for any purpose for which a TWIC card is issued
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
Hrncir |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitored Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, S. 1733, The Water Quality Investment Act of 2009, H.R. 1262, The Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S.1005, H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009, (CFAT), as well as monitoring a reporting on hearings on the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
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Clk,FCslr/HouseFinanc;EA,DAA/GSA;Dir/NHTSA |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitored S. 48 The Voting Integrity & Verification Act, H.R. 1604 Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act, Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2009, H.R. 105, the Voting Integrity and Verification Act of 2009, S.48, and the Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2009, H.R. 1604.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
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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
Monitoring Congressional action in providing funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and the Clean Energy & Security Act H.R. 2454
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Charlotte |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Economic Stimulus package, Identify stimulus grant opportunities for County-wide projects; Advocate for ARRA funds for Port of Miami, preliminary construction, Phase III dredging
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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Moore |
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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.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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