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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 720 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ronald F. Docksai, Ph.D. Vice President Federal Government Relations |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1549/S 619 To amend the Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotcs used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (title II. General provisions in the bill.)
HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; (Monitoring provisions of the bill.)
S 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; (Monitoring provisions of the bill.)
HR 2400 strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3 (c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2868/S 2996 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to issues that could affect farmers and those relating to extending CFATS regulations, IST provisions and citizen enforcement provisions.)
S 787 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; (Provisions related to agriculture activites and the section changing the definition of U.S. Waters.)
HR 5504/S 3307 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; (Provisions related to organic food.)
S 3606 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011; (All provisions related to APHIS and BRS funding.)
HR 6273 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
HR 6087 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisons related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
EPA/Environment Appropriations (no bill number): Seeking funding for the FY2011 appropriations; (All provisions related to agriculture, EPA and pesticide fees.)
Regulatory Biotech Issues (No bill numbers); (Provisions in proposed regulations regarding the approval of biotect traits and all other issues related to biotect regulations, including APHIS part 340 regs.)
ESA Issues (No bill number) NMFS Biological opinions; (Discussions on National Marine Fisheries Biological Opinions that were recently released and their potential affects on agriculture.)
EPA Regulations (No bill number): Guidance on spray drift; (Provisions in the guidance related to "may cause harm" and changes to FIFRA.)
PRIA -- pesticide fees; (Provisions regarding reauthorization.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2818 Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act; (Those parts pertaining to development of a national clearinghouse for information.)
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 |
Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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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
HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; (In support for legislation.)
HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.)
H Res 1531/S Res 583 Expressing Support for Designation of 2011 as "World Veterinarian Year"; (Support legislation.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 Agriculture (no bill number), Rural Develpment, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agenices Appropriations Act; (General provisions of the bill related to animal drugs and biologics.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 787 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States; (Provisions related to agriculture activities and the section changing the definition of U.S. Waters.)
HR 6273 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to exempt the application of pesticides subject to that Act, when applied in conformance with that Act, from certain permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
and for other purposes; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
HR 6087 To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; (Provisions related to NPDES permits for agriculture.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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
S 3606 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011; (All provisions related to APHIS and BRS funding.)
EPA/Environment Appropriations (no bill number) Seeking funding for the FY2011 appropriations; (All provisions related to agriculture, EPA and pesticide fees.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2868/S 2996 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to issues that could affect farmers and those relating to extending CFATS regulations, IST provisions and citizen enforcement provisions.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 515 A bill to amend title 35 U.S. Code to provide for patent reform; (Sections on damages, awards and infringements; Provisions related to apportionment of damages.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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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
HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; (In support for legislation.)
H Res 1531/S Res 583 Expressing Support for Designation of 2011 as "World Veterinarian Year"; (Support resolution.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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
S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009: A bill to promote clean energy technology development; (All provisions related to enhanced energy efficiency and clean energy development.)
HR 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act: A bill to set up a Cap and Trade system for greenhouse gas emission and to provide enhancements to programs and initiatives designed to foster green jobs, clean energy, wind, solar, geothermal and other
renewables; (All provisions pertaining to enhancements to energy efficiency programs.)
HR 1749 Energy Efficient Manufacturing Housing Act 2009: a bill to provide rebates and grants to the states to implement a retrofit program for houses built before 1976; (All provisions related to Energy Star rebates and credits.)
HR 5476 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010: A bill to provide incentives for building owners to receive credits and rebates for using energy efficient materials and green technology in constructing commercial buildings; (All provisions related to enhancing energy efficient commercial development and retrofit.)
S 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010: A bill to provide incentives for building owners to receive credits and rebates for using energy efficient materials and green technology in constructing commercial buildings; (All provisions related to enhancing energy efficient commercial develpment and retrofit.)
HR 5019 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2009: A bill to provide rebates for energy efficient retrofits of residential housing; (All provisions related to improving energy efficiency.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah J. |
Smith |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: A bill to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; (All provisions pertaining to the advancement of a Cap and Trade greenhouse gas reduction system and energy efficiency measures.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah J. |
Smith |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5210 A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act regarding an endocrine disruptor screening program; (All provisions related to pesticides.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1523/S 593 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)
S 753 The Children's Safe Chemical Act: A ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions
and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.)
HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act of 2009: A bill to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, or Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-A into the food; (All provisions relating to the scicne, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.)
HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009: A reform of the law on food safety protection; (All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.)
S 510 Food Safety Modernization Act: A bill to modernize the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of food safety; (All provisions related to adding an amendment on Bisphenol-A.)
HR 2789 Food Safety Enhancement Act 2009: A bill to amend various provisions of the act to make the food supply safer; (All provisions related to Bisphenol-A in food contact applications.)
HR 1332 Safe FEAST Act of 2009: A bill to to empower the Food and Drug Administration to more thoroughtly protect the food supply. (Provisions relating to BPA)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah J. |
Smith |
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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
HR 1549/S 619 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.)
HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes; (Title 1 Food Safety. Monitoring food safety provisions.)
S 510 FDA food Safety Modernization Act: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; (Monitoring provisions of the bill; All sections.)
HR 2400 Strategies to address antimicrobial resistance; (Section 3 (c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.)
HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.)
HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act 2009: A bill to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-A into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.)
HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009: A reform of the law on food safety protection; (all provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.)
S 753 the Children's Safe Chemical Act: A ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.)
HR 1523/S 593 The Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)
HR 4994 Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010; (Sections pertaining to competitive bidding of DME.)
S 3653 Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act; (Sections pertaining to the IPAB.)
HR 2751 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; (Sections pertaining to inspections.)
HR 3590 Patient Protections and Affordable Care Act; (All provisions relating to healthcare)
HR 4872 The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions relating to healthcare.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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Ron |
Docksai |
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Robert D. |
Thomas |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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Dakotah J. |
Smith |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2868 Chemcial Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009: A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2009; (All provisions related to the enhancement and protection of chemical facilities against acts of terrorism.)
S 3806 The Secure Facilities Act: A bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism standards; (All provisions pertaining to Inherently Safer Technology and Implementation by the Department of Homeland Security.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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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
HR 1409/S 560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009; (Provisions related to card check.)
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 |
Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1260/S 515 Patent Reform Act of 2009; (Provisions related to apportionment of damages.)
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 |
Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4994 Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010; (Sections pertaining to competitive bidding of DME.)
HR 2751 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; (Sections pertaining to inspections.)
S 3653 Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act; (Sections pertaining to the IPAB.)
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 |
Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2818 Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act; (Those parts pertaining to development of a national clearinghouse for information.)
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 |
Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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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
S 146 Railroad Anti-Trust Enforcement Act: A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.
S 2889 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act 2009: A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act and for other
purposes; (All provisions related to bottleneck provisions, common carrier, injunctive relief, rate quotation, competition, and service necessary to business and public interest.)
HR 233 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: A bill to amend Federal anti-trust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah J. |
Smith |
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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
HR 6517 the Omnibus Trade Act of 2010: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provisions; (All provisions related to the following chemicals: 1,2,4 Triazole
1,3 cyclohexanedione
ATLANTIS
BALANCE PRO
BELT &SYNAPSE
CALYPSO
CAPRENO
CAS [142994-05-6]
Cyprosulfamide
Fenhexamid
Flubendiamide
Fluoicolide
HUSKIE
LAUDIS
MAXFORCE W10 &GR0.5
OBERON & FORBID
PONCHO
Spirotetramet
Tembotrione technical
Thiencarbazone-methyl
LEVERAGE 365
FLUOPYRAM
INDAZIFLAM
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
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Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Spurgat |
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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
HR 2438 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide temporary bonus research credit for energy related research; (All provisions pertaining to the enhanced credit for energy research.)
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
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Smith |
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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
HR 4678 Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010; (Provisions relating to entire bill.)
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
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Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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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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