K&L GATES, LLP for LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations and maintenance of Soo Lock, Soo Lock employee compensation, and Great Lakes Navigation System improvement authorizations, including H.R.8812 and S.4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Issues related to EPA-funded Maritime Administration ballast water management system research program for the Great Lakes - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States/Canada/Finland icebreaker shipbuilding agreement - no specific legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SCOTT ALIFERIS | — |
| SCOTT NELSON | — |
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
| ELLE MARIE STUART BURNS New | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R.8752, Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Great Lakes icebreaker. H.R.8997, S.4927 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Funding for Soo Lock project.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RUGE | — |
| JAMES SARTUCCI | — |
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.