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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1300 NORTH 17TH STREET |
Address2 | SUITE 1752 |
City | ROSSLYN |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22209 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27753-12
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6. House ID# 303820000
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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
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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: Mr. Kyle Pitsor, Vice President, Government Relations |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, provisions on energy efficiency, building codes, smart grid and interconnection standards, transmission, outdoor lighting standards, motor rebate and assessment;
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions on energy efficiency, building codes, smart grid and interconnection standards, transmission, outdoor lighting standards, motor rebate and assessment;
development of legislation/regulations pertaining to plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery testing;
H.R. 4210/S. 1091, Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid;
H.R. 4031, legislation to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish a motor efficiency rebate program;
S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax incentives, provisions on energy-efficient motors tax credits;
development of draft legislation on high performance buildings;
Department of Energy rulemaking on motor standards (RIN #1904-AB70);
Department of Energy rulemaking on motor test procedures (RIN #1904-AB71);
Department of Energy rulemaking on lamps (RIN #1904-AA92);
Federal Trade Commission rulemaking on lamp labeling (RIN #3084-AB03);
development of draft legislation/amendments on national outdoor lighting standards;
international smart grid development/deployment;
administration of the Energy Star Program;
guidance and standards for energy efficiency upgrades to federal facilities;
information exchange on smart grid technologies;
Energy Star program for solid state lighting luminaires;
Energy Star program for compact fluorescent lamps;
Energy Star program for thermostats;
Energy Star program for residential light fixtures;
General Services Administration's implementation of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007;
Department of Energy's Next Generation Lighting Initiative;
U.S. Department of Agriculture discussions regarding use of electrical products/equipment in the Rural Utilities Service
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Other) , General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Dain |
Hansen |
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Eric |
Hsieh |
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Craig |
Updyke |
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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
H.R. 3183/S. 1436, Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, provisions related to Building Technologies, ITP funding, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) programs, and solid state lighting
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Dain |
Hansen |
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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
H.R. 2420, Environmental Design of Electrical Equipment Act, a bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 to ensure a uniform Federal scheme of regulation of restrictions in the use of certain substances in electrical products and equipment in interstate and foreign commerce;
proposals to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976;
development of legislation to provide for the protection of public health and the environment from mercury contamination associated with the disposal of mercury-containing lighting wastes;
issues related to transmission line siting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Sarah |
Owen |
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Eric |
Hsieh |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
promotion of advanced research and development programs for energy efficiency, high performance buildings, and renewable energy;
implementation of the smart grid provisions (Title 13) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007;
standards development in the United States
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Eric |
Hsieh |
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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
development of an energy efficiency tax incentives proposal for economic stimulus/jobs legislation;
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, a bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, provisions relating to taxation of medical devices;
development of commercial building tax deduction proposal for economic stimulus/jobs legislation
S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax incentives, provisions on energy-efficient motors tax credits;
H.R. 4210/S. 1091, Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an energy investment credit for energy storage property connected to the grid;
S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act, legislation to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending; provisions related to taxation of medical devices
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Dain |
Hansen |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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David |
Fisher |
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Senior Health Policy Advisor, Senate Budget Cmte |
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
reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs and incentives for intelligent transportation systems;
domestic and international regulations on lithium battery safety in transportation;
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulation of radioactive materials in transportation;
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act, legislation to reauthorize the hazardous material safety program, ensure the safe transport of hazardous material in all modes of transportation, and reduce the risks to life and property inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous material
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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 |
Kyle |
Pitsor |
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Craig |
Updyke |
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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
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA);
S. 1216/H.R. 1796, Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, a bill to promote carbon monoxide detectors and establish Underwriters Laboratories Standard 2034 as a mandatory consumer product safety rule enforced by the CPSC;
general electroindustry issues relating to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's work and consumer product safety standards
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Owen |
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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
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, a bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending; provisions relating to medical imaging, comparative effectiveness,, and the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare
implementation of H.R. 1/S. 1, American Recovery and Reinvesment Act of 2009, provisions related to the development of comparative effectiveness research and health information technology, specifically with respect to medical imaging;
S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, legislation to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP;
S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act, legislation to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending; provisions related to fees on medical devices
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 |
Ilyse |
Schuman |
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Min. Staff Dir./Chief Counsel, Senate HELP Cmte |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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Fisher |
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Senior Health Policy Advisor, Senate. Budget Cmte |
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Kyle |
Pitsor |
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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
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule/decision on coverage for screening virtual colonscopies (CT colonography);
H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, a bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growht in health care spending; provisions related to Medicare reimbursement for medical imaging and utilization rates;
S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act, legislation to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending; provisions related to Medicare reimbursement for medical imaging and utilization rates
reductions in reimbursement for medical imaging under the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (DRA);
MedPAC's recommendations on medical imaging utilization rate;
S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, legislation to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ilyse |
Schuman |
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Min. Staff Dir./Chief Counsel, Senate HELP Cmte |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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David |
Fisher |
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Senior Health Policy Advisor, Senate Budget Cmte |
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
H.R. 1409/S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish a system to enable employers to form, join, or assist labor organizations and to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices;
federal regulation of arc welding equipment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Updyke |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S. Trade Representative's Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Product Eligibility Review;
request for waiver of Buy American requirements for certain products under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act;
U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement;
U.S. - Panama Free Trade Agreement;
U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement;
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on industrial goods;
domestic and international availability of certain rare earth elements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Energy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
S. 2376, a bill to temporarily suspend tariffs on certain electronic fluorescent ballasts
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
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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
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