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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, Rm G1264 |
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| City | San Ramon |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94583-2324 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 9000-12
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6. House ID# 308650000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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: Jason D. Kaune, Attorney & Agent for Filer |
Date | 4/22/2019 4:39:43 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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Discussions Related to DEF (no specific Bill #):
Defense 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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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. 205: Protecting and Securing Floridas Coastline Act of 2019; provisions related to offshore oil and gas exploration and development
H.R. 1149: Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act; provisions related to offshore oil and gas exploration and development
H.R. 1941: Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act; provisions related to offshore oil and gas exploration and development
General Discussions Related to ENG (no specific Bill #):
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Notice to Lessees on Additional Security
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule
Energy Facility Cyber Security
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Control Technique Guidelines for Oil and Gas
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Cost-Benefit Analysis Rulemaking
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Oil and Natural Gas Sector New Source Performance Standards
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) E15 RVP Waiver Rulemaking
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Risk Management Plan
Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development
Natural Gas Exports
New National Environmental Policy Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization
Regulatory Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Treasury - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Renee |
Jones |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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Greg |
Washington |
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Robert |
Anderson |
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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
General Discussions Related to ENV (no specific Bill #):
Bureau of Ocean Energy Managements (BOEM) Air Quality Control, Reporting, and Compliance Rulemaking
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementation
Energy Transitions, technology, and climate change
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Control Technique Guidelines for Oil and Gas
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Cost Benefit Analysis Rulemaking
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) - Ozone Rulemaking
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s New Source Review Permitting
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Oil and Natural Gas Sector New Source Performance Standards
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Risk Management Plan
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)s Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking
Department of the Interior (DOI) Permitting Reform
New National Environmental Protection Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Regulations
Regulatory Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Renee |
Jones |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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Greg |
Washington |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Discussions Related to FIN (no specific Bill #):
Proxy Advisory Firms
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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J Res. 30 / S.J. Res. 2: A joint resolution disapproving the Presidents proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation; provisions relating to Kazakhstan
General Discussions Related to FOR (no specific Bill #):
African Energy Issues
Angolan Energy Issues
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2019
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Energy and Investment Issues
Australian Energy and Investment Issues
Bangladesh Energy Issues
Brazil Energy Issues
Caspian Energy Transportation Options
China Energy Issues
Ecuador Rule of Law and Trade Issues
Egypt Energy Issues
Eurasian Energy Security
European Energy Security
European Union (EU) Hydrocarbon Regulations
Honduras Energy Issues
Indonesia Energy and Investment Issues
Iraq Energy Issues
Japan Energy and Investment Issues
Kazakhstan Energy Issues
Kazakhstan Permanent Normal Trade Relations
Korean Energy Issues
Kuwait/Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Energy Issues
Liquefied Natural Gas Exports (LNG)
Mexico Energy Issues
Myanmar Energy and Investment Issues
Nigeria Energy Issues
Qatar Energy Issues
South Africa Energy Issues
Thailand Energy and Investment Issues
U.S.-Cuba Property Settlement Claims
Venezuela Energy Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of the Vice President of the United States, State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Amy |
Conroy |
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Renee |
Jones |
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Heather |
Kulp |
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None |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Joo-Jin |
Ong |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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James |
Thompson |
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Alexandra |
Valderrama |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Discussions Related to FUE (no specific Bill #):
Energy Prices
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings
Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule - crude oil volatility
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Energy - Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Renee |
Jones |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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Greg |
Washington |
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Robert |
Anderson |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Discussions Related to LAW (no specific Bill #):
Cyber Security Issues
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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Alexandra |
Valderrama |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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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
General Discussions Related to TAX (no specific Bill #):
Tax Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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
General Discussions Related to TRD (no specific Bill #):
Buy American Hire American; understanding requirements
Foreign Investment Protection
Free Trade Zones
Generalized System of Preferences
Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
Kazakhstan Permanent Normal Trade Relations
North American Free Trade Agreement; provisions related to the energy sector
Steel Tariffs and Quotas
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; provisions related to the energy sector
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Maria |
Pica Karp |
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Debra |
Marshall |
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Melissa |
Shute |
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Legal Intern-Senate Env & Publ Works Comm (5/1/2004-8/1/2004); Legislative Assistant - Sen. Pat Roberts (1/1/2005-8/1/2007); Leg. Counsel-Senate Energy & Natl Resources Comm (8/1/2007 - 9/1/2008); Leg. Counsel - Sen. Jeff Sessions(9/1/2008-12/1/2010) |
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James |
Thompson |
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Alexandra |
Valderrama |
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Puneet |
Verma |
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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
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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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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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