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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 1120 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 291594-12
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6. House ID# 372290000
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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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: Marianne Rowden |
Date | 7/20/2016 11:13:40 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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Customs and Border Protection Oversight, ACE Funding, Supply Chain Security Policy, Import Product Safety, Rules of Origin, First Sale, Importer Security Filing Rule, DHS Reauthorization, SAFE Port Act Reauthorization, Air Cargo Manifest Rule, Trade Resumption Exercises, Advance Data Requirements, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, Beyond the Border Vision Security Perimeter, Customs Education, DHS Regulatory Review, Trusted Trader, ACE Implementation, Focused Assessment Audits, CBP Authorization Act, Maritime Goods Movement User Fee Act, CBP Enforcement of Foreign Trade Regulations, ITDS, CBP Form 5106, GSP Entries, FTA Claims, ACE Implementation, E.O. 13659 Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses, TSA Emergency Directive on Air Cargo, CBP Collection Activities on User Fees, DHS E-Commerce Strategy, CBP Administration of Electronic Export Information (EEI), Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act passage and implementation, Blueprint to Trust Risk Assessment Methodology, Importer Security Filing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of, Bureau of the Census, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Natl Security Council (NSC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. SENATE, Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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 |
Marianne |
Rowden |
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Epstein |
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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
Duty-free provisions for Chapter 98, renewal of trade preference programs, support for passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, AGOA Renewal, Duty Drawback Simplification, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, Trans-Pacific Partnership.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Marianne |
Rowden |
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Christopher |
Epstein |
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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
Tariff and Duties, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Funding and Appropriations, ATDI, Import Product Safety, Drawback Simplification, ITDS, Customs Reauthorization, Export Controls Review, Food Safety, CIT Jurisdiction, Product Information Code, Country of Origin Rules, Importer Self-Assessment Program, Merchandise Processing Fee, CBP Reauthorization Act, Iran Sanctions, Export Control Reform, Conflicts Minerals Legislation, renewal of trade preference programs, Product Information Codes, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, FDA Safety and Innovative Act, FDA Draft Guidance for Industry on Pre-Launch Activities Importation Requests, Foreign Trade Zones, Export Licensing for Agricultural Items, Medicines & Medical devices to Iran, Simplified Entry Project, Foreign Trade Regulations, Beyond the Border Vision, Trans Pacific Partnership, Informal Entry Requirements, Transaction Value and Post Importation Adjustments, Centers for Excellence and Expertise, Court of International Trade Modernization and Trade Facilitation Act, Customs Re-authorization Bill, Trade Promotion Authority, Revisions to the U.S. Munitions List, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, Simplified Summary, Duty Drawback Simplification, Export-Import Bank Re-authorization, Ports Performance Act, DRIVE Act, Voluntary Qualified Importer Program, 21st Century Port Initiative, Trans-Pacific Partnership.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Bureau of the Census, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Marianne |
Rowden |
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Epstein |
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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
International Arms in Traffic Regulations, Iran Sanctions, Export Control Review, Short Supply Export Control Policy for Exports of Oil, Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, OFAC Licensing Procedures for Export of Agricultural Commodities, Medicines and Medical Devices to Iran and Sudan.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Marianne |
Rowden |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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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