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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 9312 ELMHIRST DRIVE |
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City | BETHESDA |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20814 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Bethesda |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20814 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 75810-12
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6. House ID# 360620000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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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: Sebastian O'Kelly |
Date | 10/14/2022 2:26:53 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring of FY 2023 Federal programmatic and Congressionally-Directed Spending appropriations requests for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh Alaska local government clients Aleutians East Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, Petersburg Borough, Wrangell City/Borough, City of Unalaska, City of Kodiak, City of Seward, and City of Whittier. Requests encompass funding for public infrastructure, transportation, harbor, hospital, flood control, sewer & water, community facilities, economic development projects, and Federal land revenue sharing/compensation programs such as PILT, Secure Rural Schools and the National Wildlife Refuge Fund. Tracking and reporting on legislation, as well as agency funding awards and implementation guidance, to address the Covid-19 pandemic, including the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the CARES Act,, the COVID relief title of HR 133 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act, with a focus on provisions addressing public health and hospital funding, state, local and tribal government (SALT) relief, local government use of funds, education funding, small business relief, (Paycheck Protection Program & SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans), transportation funding, restaurant relief and fisheries disaster relief. Tracking of Dept of Treasury and other Federal Department/agency implementing guidance and FAQs. Reporting on agency funding awards to local government clients. Monitoring of implementation, grant opportunities and funding awards from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Maritime Administration (MARAD), 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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocacy for Maritime Security Program (MSP) appropriations on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Maersk, American President Lines, and the Transportation Institute as part of the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills. A Monitoring of funding for Tanker Security Program funding. Monitoring of funding for vessel replacement in DOD/TRANSCOM surge sealift and MARAD Ready Reserve Force fleets.
Monitoring of hearings/legislative developments for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients VT Halter Marine, Maersk, American President Lines, and Transportation Institute with a focus on shipbuilding, Maritime Security Program (MSP), MARAD and NOAA funding in DOD, DOT, DOC and Coast Guard accounts, and National Defense Sealift Fund. Monitoring of U.S. Coast Guard vessel program developments and FY 2023 appropriations legislation for Fast Response Cutters, Polar Ice Breakers, National Security Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, Waterways Commerce Cutters and Patrol Boats in the FY 2023 Dept of Homeland Security Appropriations Bills. Monitoring and reporting on shipbuilding authorization and funding in the FY 2023 NDAA and FY 2023 Defense Appropriations Bills. Tracking and reporting on DOD and MARAD vessel replacement plans for the nation's defense sealift fleet. Also, monitoring funding and program developments in MARAD's Cable Vessel Security and Tanker Security Programs (TSP). Tracking and support of FY 2023 NDAA and appropriations bills for Navy Light Amphibious Warship, APL Barracks Vessels, and TAGOS(X) shipibuilding.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
American President Lines, Maersk, and VT Halter Marine are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies.
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
Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills. Tracking of regulatory and legislative developments to protect marine mammals on the West Coast. Monitoring of fisheries and oceans-related provisions contained in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, grant opportunities and funding awards. Support for funding for EIS on West Coast Whale interactions with Dungeness crab gear.
Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of funding for marine mammal rescue in NOAA fisheries and USFWS funding accounts and awards. Support for inclusion of wildlife response for oil spill protection planning in Western Alaska in the House and Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bills (HR 6865/S 4802).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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
Monitoring of implementation, funding awards and grant opportunities from transportation and other infrastructure programs in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Issues are of interest to local government clients of Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh. Monitoring of DOT FY 2022 grant opportunities and awards (BUILD/RAISE Act, INFRA grants, Port Infrastructure Development, Small Shipyard Grants, Bridge Investment, Rural Ferry, PROTECT, Safe Streets For All, Bridge Investment, Airport Terminals, Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program) of interest to firm's local government clients.
Tracking and reporting on Federal Maritime Commission regulatory implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Tracking of complaints filed at the FMC on ocean carrier practices. Tracking of HR 3114 - the Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022. Monitoring a various legislative proposals to exempt vessel shipment of cargo from the Jones Act on behalf of firm client the Transportation Institute. Tracking of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act(S. 3705 & HR 6728) legislation that would tighten the rules on use of foreign-flagged vessels to service energy platforms off the U.S. coast. Monitoring of S. 3196 -- Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act -- to improve sexual assault/harassment protections and reporting for merchant mariners and trainees working on on U.S. flag vessels. Monitoring of State Department activities and policy development regarding the U.S. position at COP27. Monitoring of HR 8243, America Port Access Privileges Act. Tracking of new EPA port emissions reduction grant program funding established in the Inflation Reduction Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Federal Maritime Commission
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Maersk and APL are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies.
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
Research on EPA brownfields grant opportunities for firm's local government clients. Support for grant application submission by firm clients Cities of Unalaska and Whittier. Tracking of Clean Water Act sewer and water funding and awards in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of West Coast southern sea otter reintroduction study by the USFWS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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
See Budget/Appropriations entry. Also, monitoring of Economic Development Administration COVID Relief funding opportunities and awards for firm's local government clients.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Economic Development Administration
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Continued monitoring of USFS regulatory developments affecting management of the Tongass National Forest on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Wrangell and Petersburg Borough. Tracking of the FY 2023 Interior Appropriations Bills and Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act for USFS investments in Tongass & Chugach National Forest trail, recreation, and infrastructure projects.
Advocacy on behalf of the City of Whittier in support of USGS and NOAA landslide and tsunami warning systems in the Prince William Sound.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 of status of DOE Title 17 and tribal energy loan/local guarantee programs and advocacy for client proposal on behalf of the Ounalashka Corporation, an Alaska Native Village Corporation. for geothermal project loan in Unalaska, AK.
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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
Monitoring of HHS Community Health Center (CHC) grant awards and reporting to firm's local governments with CHCs in their communities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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
Advocacy and reporting on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Petersburg and Wrangell Boroughs on Alaska Landless Villages issues (S. 3269/HR 3231). Tracking of Department of Interior historical review of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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