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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 24950 Country Club Boulevard, Ste. 340 |
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| City | North Olmsted |
State | OH |
Zip Code | 44070 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39278-12
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6. House ID# 307680000
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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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| 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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Erika A. Diehl-Gibbons |
Date | 10/20/2016 10:47:35 AM |
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.Con.Res.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
S.Con.Res.11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 (Amtrak Food and Beverage Service).
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act
H.R.749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs
H.R.946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act
H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes.
H.R.2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015
H.R.3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRRA).
H.R.5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan.
S.546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015
S.769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act
S.853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015
S.859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes.
S.1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes.
S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015
S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes.
S.2595 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the railroad tax credit.
Water Resources Development Act - Section 214 (Freight railroads)
Railroad Retirement Disability Program
Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board
Drug and Alcohol use among railroad workers
National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
III |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.612 - National Right-to-Work Act
S.391 - National Right-to-Work Act
S.1874/H.R. 3222 - Employee Rights Act
FMLA
National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
III |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1711 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes. (13(c) protections).
S.474 - Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act (background checks for school bus drivers).
S.806 - Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
H.R.2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. (Amtrak Funding);(Crude Oil by Rail); (RIFF Program); (Davis Bacon); (FRA funding); (PHMSA Funding); (Tank Car Standards); (FRA RIFF Loans); (High Speed Rail); (Hours of Service)
S.1732 - To authorize elements of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes (highway grade safety plans); (track inspections); (Operation Deep Drive); (Post accident assessment of Amtrak crash); (PTC).
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3488 - The Safe Trucking Act
Comprehensive Trucks Size and Weight Limits Study
Longer Combination Vehicles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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
H.R.1734 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
H.R.4622 - Carbon Capture Act
S.697 - Frank R Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
S.3179 - The Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act
Consolidated Federal Oil and Gas and Federal and Indian Coal Valuation Reform
To amend the internal revenue code of 1986 to improve and make permanent the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.185 - The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.511 - The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gergory K. |
Hynes |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (rail safety technology)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
III |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.2997 - the Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 (PTC)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
John J. |
Risch |
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Gregory K. |
Hynes |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following 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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