PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Freight transportation policy especially as regards the Marine Transportation System. The role of marine terminals in available discretionary grant programs and proposed infrastructure initiatives and related legislation, including the PORT Act as contained in S.1417 Maritime Authorization and S.1790 NDAA, now Public Law 116-92, and including provisions relating to port related automation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL HAROLD BEA | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Policy issues with respect to the marine transportation system: full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; FMC action on detention and demurrage practices and Fact Finding #28 investigation; and the National Maritime Transportation Strategy document in interagency review. Automation in port related operations particularly as considered in port infrastructure grant legislation, now contained in the National Defense Authorization Act Public Law 116-92.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL HAROLD BEA | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Informing congressional offices of port related workforce issues including concerns about abuse involving the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act and hearing loss complaints.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL HAROLD BEA | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Urging CBP and Congress to send more officers to maritime ports and provide more oversight of how CBP manages its resources and the reimbursable services program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL HAROLD BEA | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.