OCEANA, INC. for OCEANA INC
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) | Jan 21, 2025 | $112,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Mar 13, 2026 | $112,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Mar 13, 2026 | $112,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Natural Resources NAT
H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes-specifically against any inclusion of mandated offshore oil and gas lease sales or attachment of S. 4753 (Energy Permitting Reform Act) to the continuing resolution. Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Westerman), to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. S.617, COAST Anti-Drilling Act, all provisions S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act of 2025, opposing any inclusion of mandated offshore oil and gas lease sales or inclusion of S. 4753, the Energy Permitting Report Act of 2024. S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, opposing provisions requiring additional offshore oil and gas lease sales of at least 60 million acres each, undermining protections for critically endangered whales, setting deadlines for agency environmental review decisions on permitting and leasing, and imposing a 150-day statute of limitations to challenge permitting decisions. S. 5508, Plug Offshore Wells (POW) Act, all provisions Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Bureau of Ocean Energy Managements National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2024-2029 (in general) Exercise of the Presidents Section 12(a) authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently withdraw OCS planning areas from oil and gas leasing disposition Discussed legislation with federal agencies: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ): - S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (Sen. Manchin), provisions requiring additional offshore oil and gas lease sales, undermining protections for critically endangered whales, setting arbitrary deadlines for agency environmental review decisions on permitting and leasing, and imposing a 150-day statute of limitations to challenge permitting decisions. - Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Westerman), to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. Executive Office of the President/White House: - Exercise of the Presidents Section 12(a) authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently withdraw OCS planning areas from oil and gas leasing disposition.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL MESSMER | Mid 1999-2001: Research Associate - US House of Representatives, Democratic Policy Committee (Chairman: Richard A. Gephardt); 2001-2002: Policy Advisor - US House of Representatives, Democratic Policy Committee (Chairman: Richard A. Gephardt) |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R. 7634, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions H.R. 6053, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Sec. 488(a) S. 2337 Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 3440 Farewell to Foam Act, all provisions S. 3127 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2728 Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions S. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 4802, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2024, Report Language relating to plastic pollution and Managers Amendment #11 (Kennedy) Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Biden Administation's goals for reducing single-use plastic in federal operations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TAYLOR ANNE MANN New | Legal Fellow, Senator Cory Booker, August 2022- May 2023 |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Discussed executive branch authorities with congressional offices: Proposed rule to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TAYLOR ANNE MANN | Legal Fellow, Senator Cory Booker, August 2022- May 2023 |
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