BIFMA INTERNATIONAL for BIFMA
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Feb 3, 2017 | $30,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Aug 9, 2017 | $30,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Government Issues GOV
Continued working with GSA as part of a Schedule 71 Structure/Scope Working Group on an update to the current Schedule 71 solicitation, specifically the product subgroups under the contract organized by SIN, the technical requirements, and the requirements for packaged office offerings.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Requests to OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) for an official interpretation letter on Safety Data Sheets and the Article Exemption. Sought assistance of US Senator Gary Peters' Office to expedite a response. Met with staff to explain our position. Attended Small Business Meeting in Grand Rapids MI hosted by US Rep. Bill Huizenga.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Continued work on an update to the ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard with many stakeholders including representatives from EPA and GSA. Continued working with the Environmental Protection Agency on a Pilot of Draft Guidelines for Product Environmental Performance Standards and Ecolabels for Voluntary Use in Federal Procurement. Serving on the Furniture Panel and Guidance Committee for the Pilot. Worked with EPA and GSA on sustainable procurement issues and tools directly and through the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. The SPLC seeks to improve the purchasing process through education and guides to assist buyers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Letter to CPSC on Oct. 12 in response to a CPSC Briefing Package dated September 8, 2016 regarding the Feasibility, Benefits, and Costs of Adopting TB117-2013 as a Mandatory National Flammability Standard. BIFMA supports doing so.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVE PANNING | — |
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.