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Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report | Jul 21, 2008 | $125,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Jul 30, 2008 | $125,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Association signed a coalition letter urging postponement of further action on H.R. 21 (Oceans-21)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Senator Mark Hatfield (R-Oregon) |
| NICK GOLDSTEIN | Intern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| NICK GOLDSTEIN | Intern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Participated in a Department of Transportation Roundtable dedicated to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. Urged reform to regulations and suggested future roundtables.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD JULIANO | White House Liaison, U.S. DOT |
| HANK WEBSTER | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Roads/Highway ROD
Supported H.R. 1195 , The SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill to make technical corrections and ensure transportation research investments promised in the 2005 SAFETEA-LU surface transportation law are enacted. Opposed amendment relating to a gas tax holiday.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| RICHARD JULIANO | White House Liaison, U.S. DOT |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
| HANK WEBSTER | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Transportation TRA
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Testified before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on proposal for a new federal freight program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| WILLIAM BUECHNER | Senior Economist, Joint Economic Committee |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| RICHARD JULIANO | White House Liaison, U.S. DOT |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
| HANK WEBSTER | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Opposed various gas tax holiday proposals. (H.R. 5995 the Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008; S.A. 4558 to H.R. 1195, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill; S. 2896, The Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| HANK WEBSTER | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345. Supported the FY2009 Budget Conference Report.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| WILLIAM BUECHNER | Senior Economist, Joint Economic Committee |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| RICHARD JULIANO | White House Liaison, U.S. DOT |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
| HANK WEBSTER | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 6327 and H.R. 3540, FAA extension bills, particularly proposals to include a fix for the Highway Trust Fund shortfall.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| WILLIAM BUECHNER | Senior Economist, Joint Economic Committee |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| RICHARD JULIANO | White House Liaison, U.S. DOT |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| NICK GOLDSTEIN | Intern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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.