APL LIMITED for APL LIMITED
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Maritime and ownership issues related to Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN DECROSTA | — |
Defense DEF
The administration and maintenance of the following contracts: Universal Service Contract 06; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; Provision of logistics services in Afghanistan; Negotiations on Universal Service Contract 07
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC MENSING | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Application of Internal Revenue Code Subchapter R, Sections 1352-1359 to Liner Shipping
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN DECROSTA | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Sections 803 & 3508 of "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013" (H.R. 4310); Sections 606 & 610 of "The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011" (H.R. 2838); Equivalency waiver from USCG/IMO requirement to install Bridge Navigation Warning Alarm System on U.S. Flagged Vessels
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN DECROSTA | — |
Immigration IMM
Assistance in securing the return of the passport of U.S. Citizen employee surrendered to foreign government in connection with legal matter
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN DECROSTA | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Customs & Border Protection "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Regulations governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement of Radiation Portal Monitors at marine terminals; Implementation of new manifest system "M-1"; Trade Support Network automation issues; Mitigation of penalties levied by Customs & Border Protection; Automated Export Manifest development; Development of new cargo and conveyance disposition codes; Automation of manifest information; Procedures and processes for sharing manifest and entry data between government agencies; trade messaging; CPSC data screening requirements; Advance screen of import cargo and automated placement of "holds" on containers and cargo; TWIC development and deployment issues; Advanced screening of manifest data to comply with Food & Drug Administration requirements; Solicitation of "GS-1", an internationally recognized product identification code; Targeting of manifests for bioterrorism defenses; Automation pilot for Hazardous Materials; Asian Gypsy Moth targeting; Policy to handle retrograde cargo from Afghanistan; Developing procedures and processes for screening of meat products; Automation of manifest information for cargo entering United States via Canada; Automation of bay plan (BAPLIE); Comparison of manifest and BAPLIE; "Beyond the Border" policy and regulatory harmonization.
Foreign entity interest: APL (Bermuda) Ltd., listed on Update Page of 2002 mid-yaer report, is a 100-percent owner of APL Limited. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), also listed on that Update Page is a 100-percent owner of APL (Bermuda) Ltd. Both have interests in the above issues as 100-percent owners. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., an affiliate of APL Limited that is 100-percent owned by NOL and that is listed on the 2002 Update Pages as American Automar (Bermuda) Ltd., owns 100-percent shares of APL Maritime Ltd., which manages APL's U.S.-Flag vessels, and is interested in the above issues because they effect those vessels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIM PERRY | — |
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