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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1130 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 1100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036-3927 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Newark |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07102-5451 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 24032-12
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6. House ID# 304290000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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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: CLARECE P. THAME |
Date | 7/19/2018 3:06:39 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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2791 - Responsible Electronics Recycling Act - promotes responsible recycling of e-waste
H.R. 4173 (Public Law 111-203) - Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502 - Conflict minerals disclosure and reporting
EPA - Electronics product stewardship and product end-of-life management
EPA HFC phase out; EPA HCFC labeling requirement, EPA SNAP Rule
Electronic waste recycling legislation - House and Senate working drafts and principles documents
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
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Sharp |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 88/H.R. 686 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (DIGIT) Act - Spectrum planning and interagency coordination to support the Internet of Things
S. 1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 - Cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies
H.R. 4151 - Smart Technology for Resilient, Efficient, Economic and Reliable Transportation in Cities and Communities Act (STREET Act) - Use of smart technologies and transportation systems by urban and rural communities
S. 1904, H.R. 3895 - Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2016 - Use of smart technologies and systems in urban and rural communities
S. 1809; H.R. 3901 - Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act or the Moving FIRST Act - Use of smart technologies and transportation systems by urban and rural communities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-0002 - Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft - Regulation of in-flight communication services
H.R. 2997; S. 1405 - 21st Century AIRR Act; Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Design and operation of in-flight entertainment and communications systems
S. 679 - Cyber AIR Act - Cybersecurity requirements for in-flight entertainment and communications systems on passenger aircraft
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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. 226 - Amendments to Energy Policy and Conservation Act - To improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment
S. 385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Model building codes, external power supplies
S. 239/H.R. 723 - Energy Savings through Public Partnership Act - Energy performance contracts
S. 190 - Power and Security Systems Act - Security system exemptions from efficiency standards
S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Modernize electric grid infrastructure and energy savings performance contracts
S. 1868 - Energy Storage Tax Incentive Act - Federal tax incentives to spur energy storage projects
S. 1875 - Flexibility Grid Infrastructure Act - Federal grants to states to develop power grid technologies
S. 1876 - Reducing Cost of Energy Storage Act - Greater deployment of energy storage systems
H.R. 2361 - Energy and Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2017 - Promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry
DOE - TV energy use standards and energy consumption test procedures
DOE - Appliance energy efficiency standards' development
DOE - Energy conservation standards for commercial products' compressors, split-type air conditions, and computers
DOE - Energy use test procedures for TVs
EPA/DOE - Energy Star specifications development (audio/DVD, TVs, computers, displays, set-top boxes, ventilation fans, luminaries, central air conditioners, residential refrigerators)
FTC - Energy Guide labels; Environmental marketing claims/Green Guides
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Mark |
Sharp |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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. 2883 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act - To amend the IRS Code of 1986 to extend the publicly-traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation, fuels and other purposes
H.R. 5350 - Energy Storage Act of 2016 - To amend IRS Code of 1986 to provide for an energy investment tax credit for energy storage property connected to the grid
S. 1046 - Smart Building Acceleration Act - To accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies
S. 1434 - Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015 - To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard and for other purposes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Mark |
Sharp |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Transportation Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0126-NPRM: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communications - Design requirements for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
S. 680; H.R. 701 - SPY Car Act of 2017; SPY Car Study Act of 2017 - Cybersecurity and privacy requirements for automotive infotainment systems
H.R. 3388 - SELF DRIVE Act - Design, cybersecurity and safety requirements for highly automated vehicles
S. 1885 - AV START Act - Design, cybersecurity and safety requirements for highly automated vehicles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2014-0002 - Use of Mobile Wireless Devices for Voice Calls on Aircraft - Regulation of inflight communication services
H.R. 5131 - Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2018 - Security technologies tied to foreign threat countries (Sec. 10)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FCC ET Docket No. 13-49/16-68 - Revision of Part 15 of the Commissions Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of DSRC band equipment for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
FCC GN Docket 17-183 - Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz - Impact on the design/operation of ITS-band (5.9 GHz) equipment for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
S. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - Spectrum for 5G communications; streamlined deployment of small cells systems and broadband infrastructure and broadband deployment using transportation rights-of-way
H.R. 4986 - Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services Act of 2018 - Impact on the design/operation of multi-line telephone systems
H.R. 4953 - AIRWAVES Act - Spectrum for unlicensed broadband use
H.R. 2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - Privacy policies for mobile applications and edge services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 - Cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies
S. 3085 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 - Mitigating supply chain risks in the procurement of information technology
S. 2987, H.R. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 - Mitigating supply chain risks in the procurement of information technology
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
S. 393; H.R. 3628 - LEAP Act - Employers tax credits for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs
S. 1518 - CHANCE in IT Act - Development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector
H.R. 2353 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 - Development of career and technical education programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2017-0006 - Request for Comments on Negotiating Objectives Regarding Modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement With Canada and Mexico - Rules of Origin for products manufactured in Canada and Mexico
S. 2098, H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 - National Security reviews of foreign investment or technology transfers
H.R. 4170 - FARA (Foreign Agents Registration Act) Reform - Disclosing foreign influence requirements
S. 3013. H.R. 6337 - A bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security - Trade barriers to imported products and raw materials
S. 3022 - Protecting America Solar Jobs Act - Repeal of solar tariffs
NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement) - Impact of changes in terms of agreement on trade with Canada and Mexico
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Werner |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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
H.R. 1636 - School Safety Act of 2017 - Reauthorize through the Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant program to include acquiring and installing technology to promptly notify local law enforcement during an emergency
H.R. 5731 - Securing Our Schools Act - Allowing homeland security grants to include physical security protections at schools
S. 2495, H.R. 4909 - STOP School Violence Act - School security grant funding
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
panasonic Corp
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
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Tariff preferences on certain products made in select developing countries - Support renewal of Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 beyond December 31, 2017 expiration date
U.S. Trade Act of 1974, Section 201 Tariffs on Solar Panels - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket No. USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination and Request for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: Chinas Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China
Section 232 - Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
Section 232 - Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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