INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC for INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
The effects that a ban on exports of scrap electronics will have on the legitimate recycling of electronic devices Discussions with regard to trade promotion & exports of scrap materials--metal, paper, glass, plastic, rubber, textiles & electronics Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussions regarding misclassification of recyclable materials as solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the U.S. for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERIC HARRIS | — |
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to the safe and efficient recycling of scrap electronics
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERIC HARRIS | — |
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Railroads RRR
Problems experienced by the scrap recycling industry, which ships very significant tonnages (and a significant portion of its manufactured product) by rail, including service problems with the railroads and anticompetitive behavior of the railroads, particularly as such problems affect small and medium size businesses.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Roads/Highway ROD
The significant performance, safety and environmental benefits gained by using crumb rubber from scrap tires in the construction of asphalt roads and how to encourage states to use more of this clearly superior product.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear) WAS
Issues relating to the processing and exportation of e-scrap RCRA Subtitle C Definition of Solid Waste rulemaking as it applies to recycled materials
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERIC HARRIS | — |
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
| DAVID WAGGER | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
Discussions regarding the significant environmental benefits that can be achieved through a modest increase in truck weights/bridge weights and the addition of a sixth axle on a tractor trailer combination.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Discussions with regard to the theft of cargo exported from the U.S., whether on the high seas or at destination ports but before it is released to the consignee Discussions regarding maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid impeding the normal flow of materials by barge. Discussions with regard to dredging of ports to accommodate the new classes of container ships and cargo ships to assure US manufacturers ability to export their products Discussions regarding the economic impact of exporters who were being hindered by the port slowdowns and massive backlogs at the West Coast ports as a result of the ILWU and PMA failing to agree on a new labor contract.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERIC HARRIS | — |
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
The application of voluntary operational standards for electronics recyclers. EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling(R), both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastics recycling issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERIC HARRIS | — |
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
EPA regulations regarding the recovery of chlorofluorocarbons from end-of-life white goods and vehicles
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| DAVID WAGGER | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Strengthening cooperative activities between law enforcement and stakeholders to stop metal thefts
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SCOTT HORNE | — |
| WILLIAM HARRISON JOHNSON | — |
| MARK REITER | — |
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.