4th Quarter - Termination

PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS for CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

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.

Firm
Client
Income
$20,000
Expenses
—
Terminated
Dec 31, 2019

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 - Termination (this page) Jan 21, 2020 $20,000 Replaced
4th Quarter - Termination Amendment Apr 2, 2020 $20,000 Yes

What was lobbied

3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Transportation TRA

Generally, surface transportation authorization legislation as it affects freight and port related infrastructure legislation, including the PORT Act grant bill (Sen. Wicker) as contained in S.1407 Maritime Authorization and S.1790 NDAA, now Public Law 116-92. Developing infrastructure policy by the administration. Freight and port related grant programs, specifically INFRA, PID and BUILD. Implementation of the Port Infrastructure Development grant program as funded in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY19. Advancing planned port terminal improvements and a Port Improvement Development grant application.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Maritime Administration (MARAD); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)

Bills named: S. 1790 (116th), S. 1407 (116th)

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR

Generally, monitoring Great Lakes maritime issues and advocating for full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HR$ 2440). Implementation of WRDA 2018 (S.2800 and HR8 now law) with respect to the duration of Dredged Material Management Plan development. Ensuring continued use of confined disposal facilities in lieu of open lake placement of sediments and uninterrupted operation of CDFs vis a vis adjoining property. Addressing concerns about Great Lakes pilotage rate setting by the US Coast Guard. Monitoring the drafting of a National Maritime Transportation Strategy and its potential relevance to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Bills named: S. 2800 (116th), H.R. 8 (116th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

US Army Corps of Engineers civil works program as regards the Port of Cleveland and the maintenance of Cleveland Harbor project in FY20, spending from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and Corps posture with respect to placement of sediment in Lake Erie. Also the Corps feasibility study toward a Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP). The proposal made by the American Association of Port Authorities for increasing use of the Harbor Maintenance Tax and Trust Fund resources. Funding for port infrastructure grants. Bills in this subject area are Rep. DeFazio HR2440 Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act. In support of funding the Port Infrastructure Development grant program in FY20 as now contained in PL-116-94.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PAUL HAROLD BEA —

Contacted: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers); Maritime Administration (MARAD); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2440 (116th)

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.