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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1125 17th Street, NW |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 20106-12
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6. House ID# 306580000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Elizabeth A. Nadeau, Assistant General Counsel |
Date | 01/20/2011 |
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
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, "Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU," financing methods, workforce development, prevailing wage standards for federally-assisted construction, revenue enhancements, national infrastructure bank, and the role of public-private partnerships.
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Act, tax credits related to federally-assisted freight rail construction.
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, no legislation yet introduced, provisions in law regarding the training and certification of pipeline workforce.
H.R. 6291, Freight FOCUS Act, provisions related to financing and grants for federally-assisted construction.
S. 1619, Livable Communities Act, provisions related to Section 8, sustainability challenge grants.
H.R. 4844, to ensure the resources credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance.
H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, provisions related to infrastructure investment, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and navigation of ports and waterways.
H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, sections related to extension of Surface Transportation investments (SAFETEA-LU)
Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, provisions related to transportation financing and motor fuels tax.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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
American Power Act, Kerry-Lieberman, Discussion Draft, provisions related to transportation investment and revenue generation, and the provisions related to federally-assisted construction, including nuclear and energy efficiency investments, in the bill.
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, provisions dealing with the Alaska Natural Gas pipeline, workforce development and nuclear energy.
S. 3516, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010, provisions related to the employment of guestworkers on platforms, mobile oil drilling units, or rigs, permanently or temporarily anchored to the Outer Continental Shelf.
H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act, provisions related to the employment of guestworkers on platforms, mobile oil drilling units, or rigs, permanently or temporarily anchored to the Outer Continental Shelf.
H.R. 5476 and S. 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, provisions related to methods of financing federally-assisted construction in energy efficiency investments for commercial facilities.
Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010, Chairman of Ways and Means Discussion Draft, provisions related to direct-payment tax credits and bond programs, grants in-lieu of tax credits, and competitive tax-credit programs.
H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions related to extension of energy tax credits, tax credit bonds, and grant programs.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1005, Water Infrastructure Financing Act, provisions related to the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act State Revolving Funds and grant and loan requirements for federally-assisted construction.
American Power Act, Kerry-Lieberman, Discussion Draft, provisions related to transportation investment and revenue generation, and the provisions related to federally-assisted construction, including nuclear and energy efficiency investments, in the bill.
H.R. 5320, The Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2010, provisions related to grant and loan conditions for federally-assisted construction in the bill.
H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, provisions related to infrastructure investment and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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
FY 2011 Interior and Environment Appropriation Act, legislation not yet introduced; provisions related to Clean and Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Funds.
H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, provisions related to Title 17 loan guarantees at the Department of Energy.
H.R. 5850, FY 2011, Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, provisions related to highway and transit funding.
FY 2011, Energy and Water Appropriations Act, provisions related to hazardous waste worker training program.
H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, sections related to extension of Surface Transportation investments (SAFETEA-LU), Clean and Safe Drinking Water Act-Revolving Fund programs and Title 17 Department of Energy Loan Guarantee program.
Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, provisions related to transportation financing and motor fuels tax.
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 |
Timothy P. |
James |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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
H.R. 4849, Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010, provisions related to Build America Bonds program and other infrastructure financing.
H.R. 4599, Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010, provisions related to tax credit bonds and direct payment of tax credits.
H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, sections related to Build America Bonds, recovery zone bonds, and private activity bonds.
H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions related to extension of energy tax credits and grant programs.
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 |
Timothy P. |
James |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, Extension of Unemployment Benefits to Laid-off workers.
H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions related to extension of unemployment insurance.
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 |
Timothy P. |
James |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Safety Compensation Act, re-opening victims compensation fund; monitoring, evaluating, and assisting workers and community members affected by toxic gases from the World Trade Center site.
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 |
Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Safety Compensation Act, re-opening victims compensation fund; monitoring, evaluating, and assisting workers and community members affected by toxic gases from the World Trade Center site.
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 |
Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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
Department of Labor's wage determination survey process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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