| LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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2550 M STREET, NW
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WASHINGTON
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DC
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20037
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USA
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3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
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| 5. Senate ID# 30906-7537
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| 6. House ID# 319170551
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year |
2011
| 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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| 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 from 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: James B. Christian, Partner
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01/20/2012
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pending legislative Federal Aviation Administration authorizations (H.R. 658 and S. 223), airport funding, firefighting standards, security screeners, and DCA perimeter slot provisions. Airport Improvement Program discretionary projects. Airport transportation / land use for clean fuel technology. End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act (H.R. 2469).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Greg
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Walden
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Community development and other urban area revitalization and metropolitan collaboration initiatives. Housing foreclosure response legislative and administrative proposals (e.g. H.R. 830 / H.R. 836 / H.R. 839). Low Income Housing Tax Credit preservation. Support for CDBG and HOME funding. Section 811 and 202 rulemaking, HUD tour of Project Rebuild sites.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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
Legislative proposals impacting collection of local hotel occupancy taxes. Support for legislative and jobs proposals regarding repeal of local government 3% tax withholding requirement (e.g. H.R. 674). Main Street Fairness Act (S. 1452/H.R. 2701) / Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 1832). Support for legislative proposals to provide public pension program flexibility (H.R. 2934). New Market Tax Credit award. Municipal bonds.
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 |
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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
DOE loan guarantee program operations. Legislative and regulatory proposals related to local government environmental, energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportion, including electric vehicle expansion and deployment, and economic development activities. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program rule modifications (H.R. 2599 / S. 1737).
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 |
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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
Clean Water Act legislative and regulatory proposals, including draft CWA guidance.
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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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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
Proposals regarding D Block spectrum transfer for public safety purposes (e.g. S. 911/ S. 28 / H.R. 607). Funding levels and criteria for law enforcement programs (e.g. COPS and Byrne Grants). Regional interoperable communications initiative.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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Jennifer
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Cetta
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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
Urban Area Security Initiative funding levels and programmatic requirements, such as eligibility standards. First responder program funding. Legislation pertaining to extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (H.R. 908, H.R. 916, H.R. 901, S 473). BTOP interoperability grant award implementation.
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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Jennifer
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Cetta
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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Pamela
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Welsh
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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 URB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Sustainable Communities Initiative. Deficit reduction and job creation legislative and funding proposals impacting local government interests, e.g. content related to infrastructure, workforce system reforms, and tax incentives.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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Pamela
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Welsh
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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
FY12 Appropriations (P.L. 112-55 / P.L. 112-74): programmatic funding of relevance to local government interests. Monitor deficit reduction proposals regarding impact to local government interests.
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 |
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Pamela
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Welsh
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bay Area BTOP interoperability grant award and spectrum waiver request. Proposals regarding D Block spectrum transfer for public safety purposes (e.g. S. 911/ S. 28 / H.R. 607). Rights of way management and compensation. PEG channel access (H.R. 1746).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Jennifer
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Cetta
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Surface transportation reauthorization legislative proposals, including program, formula reforms, infrastructure financing and MPO reform (S. 1813 MAP 21); TIGER grant program implementation and guidance. High Speed Rail, and Sustainable Communities Initiative, and BART extension funding issues. New Starts project status and criteria. Buy America project waiver for electric vehicle collaboration project. Automatic Transit Network pilot concept.
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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Tanya
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DeRivi
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Pamela
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Welsh
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation and jobs proposals impacting economic development, e.g. EDA authorization (S. 782), job creation, job training, green economy. Regional innovation cluster initiatives. New Market Tax Credits. Municipal Bond legislation (S. 1016). Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge funding. Export promotion. America INVENTS Act, including placement of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office satellite offices.
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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Tanya
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DeRivi
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Pamela
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Welsh
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of America INVESTS Act; support for USPTO satellite offices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tanya
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DeRivi
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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