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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 | 4/20/2016 3:50:05 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. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 Docket WT No. 13-301 - Expanding Access to Mobile Wireless Service Onboard Aircraft - Impact on design/operation of inflight communications equipment
FCC ET Docket No. 15-170 - Equipment Authorization/Electronic Labeling - Impact on equipment authorization and labeling
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. 2533/H.R. 4167 - Kari's Law Act of 2016 - Impact on the design/installation of multi-line telephone systems
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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
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
Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0095 (HM-224F) - Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries - Regulation for shipping lithium-ion batteries, etc.
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-002 - Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft - Regulation of inflight communication services
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - Use of mobile wireless devices for voice calls on aircraft
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
MB Docket No. 16-42 - Expanding Consumer's Video Choices - Competition in technologies that enable commercial availability of navigation devices
MB Docket No. 12-108 - Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus, Second FNPRM - Design/operation of video equipment
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 |
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 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
U.S. Access Board Docket No. ATBCB-2015-0002 - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines - Design/operation of ICT procured by the U.S. government
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Access Board - Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
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 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, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1778/H.R. 3081 - Telemedicine for Medicare Act - Benefits of telehealth and remote patient monitoring
Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS-3321-NC)- Request for information of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models - Benefits of remote patient monitoring and telehealth
S. 2484 - CONNECT for Health Act - Promotion of cost savings and quality care under the Medicare program through the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services
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 |
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
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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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, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0119 - Planned Upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program - Inclusion of crash avoidance technologies in the "5-star rating" assessment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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
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 - Operation of inflight communication systems on aircraft
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2667 - The School Safety Act of 2015 - Grants for school security equipment
H.R. 4509 - State and High Risk Urban Area Working Group Act - school security equipment
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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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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