id,filing_uuid,filing_type,registrant_name,registrant_id,client_name,filing_year,filing_period,issue_code,specific_issues,government_entities,income_amount,expense_amount,is_no_activity,is_termination,received_date
1222485,0d73093a-a7bc-4ecf-8901-b1ba8069ab66,1T,GUIDRY ASSOCIATES LLC,305316,AEP RIVER OPERATIONS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Secure meetings with Members of Congress and staff, as well as the Department of Transportation officials and staff, to discuss TIGER III Grant.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",,,0,1,2012-02-25T14:03:06.343000-05:00
1222711,190b80b5-06a9-49c9-830a-dbe15d8afb57,Q1,AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION,4868,AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"various tax bills regarding preserving the alternative fuels tax credit and Interest Charge-DISC tax entity; Magnuson-Stevens Act amendments offered in the House and Senate; S. 2184, legislation pertaining to expenditure of Saltonstall-Kennedy funds for fisheries research.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-02T10:47:45.893000-04:00
1222820,e0992940-ab75-4e73-b6dd-d9fcb3adfa88,Q1,HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP,18466,"ESCO MARINE, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Issues related to vessel recycling.,"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-02T12:08:33.517000-04:00
1222958,4b0d1d7f-5be8-4ed4-a1b9-14afd06d0d0d,Q1,AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS,2833,AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Jones Act, Cargo Preference, Maritime Security Program, Ex-Im Bank, Marine Highway, Harbor Maintenace Tax and Trust Fund","Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank),Federal Maritime Commission,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,,0,0,2012-04-02T16:48:59.517000-04:00
1223177,b1526199-3901-4776-9976-2b57f8fd35a5,Q1,HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP,18466,GULF MARINE REPAIR CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,MARAD grant application.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-03T13:25:53.623000-04:00
1223201,91eade80-44a9-4926-b95a-24e26ae9e0e7,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,ALASKA GROUNDFISH DATA BANK,2012,first_quarter,MAR,NOAA Fisheries charter surveys and NOAA vessel operations,"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",7500,,0,0,2012-04-03T14:07:09.420000-04:00
1223219,79fd5bcb-a38c-4d41-8659-3dcf0838d647,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,VT HALTER MARINE INC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Amendments to the Jones Act and the cabotage laws,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",18000,,0,0,2012-04-03T14:26:19.193000-04:00
1223243,15275faa-97dd-41a1-a5a9-7cd8ef514d04,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,CITY OF SEWARD,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Homeporting of the Community Development Quota Fishing Fleet,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",11000,,0,0,2012-04-03T15:15:37.763000-04:00
1223250,077f344a-28d6-4070-8fad-b838e5e38a85,Q1,AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION,3526,AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Maintenance of recreational angler access in fresh and saltwater; access for recreational anglers on federal lands; marine spatial planning, ocean zoning; support for science-based processes; the Oceans Task Force Report;  opposition to E-15 fuel proposals; opposition to EPA petitioned action on lead in fishing equipment; and for amendments to the Magunson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Natl Park Service (NPS),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS),U.S. Forest Service",,,0,0,2012-04-03T15:31:44.933000-04:00
1223270,8c2520a0-935b-42a5-b830-8c7d6cc80e5f,1T,VEH LLC,320474,NEI TREATMENT SYSTEMS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Federal budget for FY12, all issues related to ballast water treatment.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",7500,,0,1,2012-04-03T15:52:56.920000-04:00
1223310,ca5b3ca7-8641-48d2-882e-1188bfd54b61,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,CALIFORNIA WETFISH PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"House USCG Reauthorization Issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
NPDES Permit requirements - assist client with comments to EPA on proposed sVGP/VGP 
Magnuson-Stevens Act efforts to achieve reform legislation 
National Ocean Policy Implementation (WH CEQ conference call)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:17:34.283000-04:00
1223311,d975dca3-e4a1-41a8-81d1-10fe7094b9d6,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,"CAPE CANAVERAL SHRIMP COMPANY, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Assist client with organizing Hill staff meetings as part of a National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC
Legislative efforts to reform Magnuson-Stevens Act","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:18:35.127000-04:00
1223315,f1284526-f78e-4064-a0eb-cd922d8b6a89,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,FLORIDA KEYS COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN'S ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841) Assist client with Hill meetings as part of National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:20:36.843000-04:00
1223317,b247e471-e92f-4d46-951f-a9cddc7ec0f8,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,GARDEN STATE SEAFOOD ASSN,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Act efforts toward legislative reform  
Endangered Species Act: Implementation of Listing of Atlantic sturgeon & Atlantic herring   
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)  
Atlantic Large Whale Conservation issues (ongoing) -- contact Dept. of Commerce Inspector General's Office Legislative activity on voting rights on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (HR 2112; S.1916)
NPDES permit requirements - assist client with comments to EPA on proposed sVGP/VGP
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
Hill communications regarding rejection of  request to add REM to the Atlantic Scientific Review Group
Advise client on catch share issues specific to Atlantic monkfish fishery 
Assist client with Hill meetings related to National Commercal Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",7500,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:22:37.733000-04:00
1223319,f2bde2ba-3bc1-4099-9281-74c7d4d98f1c,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,KEY LARGO FISHERIES,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption 
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:23:38.717000-04:00
1223321,d57a7dad-abe0-422f-b675-6f2ee5399a7e,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,KEYS FISHERIES MARKET & MARINA,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption 
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:24:39.653000-04:00
1223323,a3db6c7b-41ed-44d5-8716-21bf94cfe8f8,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,LUNDS FISHERIES,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Act efforts for reform legislation
Endangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon & Atlantic Herring
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841) Legislation on voting rights on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (HR2112; S.1916)
NPDES Permit requirements - assist client with comments to EPA on proposed sVGP/VGP
Attend OMB meeting to discuss DOS proposed changes to the J-1 Foreign Student Visa Program
Assist client with Hill meetings related to National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)",7815,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:25:40.543000-04:00
1223324,551ba8da-f701-49eb-878f-b808a072c801,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,MAKAH INDIAN TRIBE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights 
House USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
NPDES Permit requirements for fishing vessels
Pacific SRG and NOAA Stock Assessment Report for ENP gray whale stock National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",9000,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:26:41.340000-04:00
1223326,3d837aac-6cbc-4ab5-8807-d12fe70bf3bb,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,"ORGANIZED FISHERMEN OF FLORIDA, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
Assist client with Hill meetings related to National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:27:42.213000-04:00
1223327,bd23937e-7ce0-4d33-a92f-63a22ef702ba,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,SEAFREEZE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Act Legislative reform efforts 
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels     
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:28:43.027000-04:00
1223330,4563effc-af0f-4601-bee1-2b98885dd245,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,SOUTHERN OFFSHORE FISHING ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) legislative reform efforts
National Ocean Policy Implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
Assist client with Hill meetings related to National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:29:44.777000-04:00
1223333,87ef8601-d7da-45c6-a78a-e74763d96fda,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,STOCK ISLAND LOBSTER COMPANY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption 
National Ocean Policy Implementation (WH CEQ conference call)
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:30:45.607000-04:00
1223334,5a394658-5335-4bf1-9167-aada0e352c97,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,VIKING VILLAGE DOCK,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Endangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon 
Magnuson Stevens Act legislative reform efforts 
Advise clients on Monkfish catch share program 
National Ocean Policy Implementation (WH CEQ conference call) Large Whale Conservation Issues (ongoing)- contact Dept. of Commerce Inspector General's Office
USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
NPDES permit requirements - assist client with comments to EPA on proposed sVGP/VGP
Pending legislative activity on voting rights on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council ( HR2112; S1916)","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:31:46.540000-04:00
1223336,41eff07e-475e-4073-a027-1be9ab480d10,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,WEST COAST SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSN,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson-Stevens Act legislative reform efforts
National Catch Share Policy issues; update OMB on West Coast Groundfish Program
National Ocean Policy implementation (WH CEQ conference call) 
Assist client with Hill meetings related to National Commercial Fishing Industry March on Washington, DC USCG reauthorization issues pertaining to fishing vessels (H.R. 2841)
NPDES Permit requirements  - assist client with comments to EPA on proposed sVGP/VGP
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) proposed legislation (ongoing) - S.1980
Attend OMB meeting to discuss DOS proposed changes to the J-1 Foreign Student Visa Program","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)",9000,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:32:47.337000-04:00
1223337,32f75163-199b-4dc4-86b6-7a11448fe9d8,Q1,"ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC",33454,MONKFISH DEFENSE FUND,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Endangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon 
Advise clients on Monkfish catch share program","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-04T10:34:48.197000-04:00
1223383,9c402789-d310-45ee-9f55-85d17b5f8879,Q1,MR. GERALD S. (JERRY) REHM,400826456,USMMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"DOT Appropriations Act of 2013
US Code Auth. for USMMA
DOT","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",30000,,0,0,2012-04-04T12:59:17.667000-04:00
1223413,c5ad53f6-c5a7-4e58-b993-3bfab3ef6b3b,Q1,"VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP",39815,PACIFICORP,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Settlement of Klamath Hydroelectric Licensing disputes.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Interior, Dept of (DOI),Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB)",20000,,0,0,2012-04-04T14:58:36.713000-04:00
1223434,b98cde26-c54d-452b-83d6-f89e29035865,Q1,ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES,19764,ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Implementation of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
National Fish Habitat Conservation Act, S1201","Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE",,115000,0,0,2012-04-04T15:51:53.427000-04:00
1223656,6e98bbb8-da37-4113-b4c1-fe4496823ba2,Q1,LNE GROUP,308811,THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Lobbied for Maritime Issues,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-05T11:50:53.310000-04:00
1223713,35c2b55e-0531-4c95-8ea9-9401dfe5f9f1,Q1,RECREATIONAL FISHING ALLIANCE,32885,RECREATIONAL FISHING ALLIANCE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"HR594, hr1013, hr1646, hr2304, hr2706, hr2772, hr3061, s52, s238, s632, s1304, s1371, s1312, s1451, s1678, s1916, s2184","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Natl Park Service (NPS),SENATE,U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)",,17500,0,0,2012-04-05T12:39:15.057000-04:00
1223905,6ad370d9-1c53-4609-be94-721004c52e13,Q1,HELEN DELICH BENTLEY,5995,KEYSTONE SHIP BERTHING CO,2012,first_quarter,MAR,USNS Comfort,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-06T15:37:34.020000-04:00
1224164,526bba05-1511-46dc-a949-1a10ac17f178,Q1,THE CRANE GROUP INC,11297,PLATINUM ADVISORS ON BEHALF OF FLUOR CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,General Monitoring Marine and Maritime Issues,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-09T14:18:44.790000-04:00
1224189,69c79a6c-d8d5-43b2-ba1a-bbc11740168a,Q1,JOHN GRAYKOWSKI,303154,"AJW, INC. (ON BEHALF OF FOSS MARITIME)",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Legislation to promote introduction of hybrid propulsion systems for use in commercial harbor craft in the United States. Specific focus FY 2012 Maritime Administration authorization and appropriations and proposed changes in maritime statutes.  S. 57 and H.R. 1267 legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code relating to the application of the tonnage tax to certain domestic vessels.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-09T15:08:01.647000-04:00
1224208,7e6b5fdc-43da-4cda-8c1a-88562e635410,Q1,U.S. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS INTL.,400674015,MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Offering members of the scientific and engineering society, Marine Technology Society, to members of Congress for the purposes of offering advice on matters involving energy, environment, oceans, and ocean technology.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",15000,,0,0,2012-04-09T15:43:13.320000-04:00
1224220,c3ebbbd3-eea6-47f1-87cf-f0947b9ec592,Q1,JOHN GRAYKOWSKI,303154,TOTE INC (FORMERLY AMERICAN SHIPPING GROUP),2012,first_quarter,MAR,Legislative proposals relating to the structure of the the Jones Act and proposals to waive the Jones Act for certain domestic trades; FY 2012 Coast Guard Authorization legislation; administration and implementation of Emission Control Area regulations,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-09T16:20:25.040000-04:00
1224262,3cc0dc5b-d5d9-4af3-ac38-2e53f686a09c,Q1,WASHINGTON2 ADVOCATES,63451,TRIDENT SEAFOODS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Ocean fishing & trade issues, Rock Fish","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-09T18:53:04.003000-04:00
1224307,65d027b2-0fdd-4612-b81d-c86c731a4d89,Q1,"CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.",75557,THE LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Corps of Engineers Funding. Ramp Act HR 104 and S. 412,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-10T09:37:47.773000-04:00
1224571,f5e4b701-226d-43f0-b801-75ae97b7983d,Q1,MR. GERALD MALIA,23576,AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coast Guard Authorizations legislation,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)",,,0,0,2012-04-10T15:05:38.517000-04:00
1224680,829cad43-0d72-4665-b023-5dd752abf3be,Q1,CARNIVAL CORPORATION (FKA CARNIVAL NORTH AMERICA LLC),400735205,CARNIVAL CORPORATION (FKA CARNIVAL NORTH AMERICA LLC),2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Unearned Passenger Revenue, Emission Control Area, Cruise Ship Safety","Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Maritime Commission,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,522000,0,0,2012-04-10T17:09:11.297000-04:00
1224766,479feb15-a26a-4fa1-be74-1925e936c0ae,Q1,BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS,6325,MARINE SPILL RESPONSE CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Clarification of responder immunity liability,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-11T08:56:59.733000-04:00
1224837,c75c2ccc-dbfc-48cc-b6d2-794c0bf9543c,Q1,MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY,25181,MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Requested and monitored available resources for direct research grants and any available programs presently existing or planned with private sector/university/government partnerships.,"Defense, Dept of (DOD),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",,20000,0,0,2012-04-11T10:19:34.263000-04:00
1224853,a0a03ddf-6330-401f-8b74-7c5949ad904a,Q1,MR. JOHN A. DEVIERNO,62255,HORIZON LINES INC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coastwise laws; eligible uses of funds in a maritime Capital Construction Fund (CCF); shipbuilding loan guarantee program; environmental requirements related to vessel operations.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-11T10:24:38.807000-04:00
1225160,420bdbb5-25db-4cfa-8ee7-42d78d92df76,Q1,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,"WOODS HOLE, MARTHAS & VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Federal Highway bill, Ferry boat and terminal funding.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",20000,,0,0,2012-04-11T16:00:28.837000-04:00
1225165,e09f3587-691e-4a78-bfc1-96ec6971afe2,Q1,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Protection of whales.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-11T16:01:31.840000-04:00
1225167,f824a1e2-f47c-48b3-9912-2736e9ac6cdd,Q1,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,"CAPE COD COMMERCIAL FISHERMENS ALLIANCE, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Fisheries conservation and management issues.
Northeastern fishing community issues and funding for fisheries research.
Support of S. 2184 and H.R. 4208, The Fisheries Investment and Regulatory Relief Act","Economic Development Administration,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-11T16:02:32.620000-04:00
1225169,2332a4f9-490a-460a-9f2c-09029defcaf9,Q1,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,"BUMBLE BEE SEAFOODS, LLC",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Fisheries conservation/sustainability issues.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)",40000,,0,0,2012-04-11T16:03:34.353000-04:00
1225172,d6ec19f1-6f94-41ae-8f56-dc17e26a4dfa,Q1,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Officer requirements for distant water tuna vessels.
South Pacific Tuna Treaty re-negotiation.
Fishing vessel safety issues.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",20000,,0,0,2012-04-11T16:04:35.150000-04:00
1225173,1bf5e896-240b-4400-84ad-a34fade875bf,1T,PIKE ASSOCIATES LLC,400458236,MARINE FISH CONSERVATION NETWORK,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Legislation pertaining to federal funding for fisheries research and investments.,SENATE,,,0,1,2012-04-11T16:05:35.897000-04:00
1225692,2c99ef73-2cc5-4225-9355-6b9cb550e63a,Q1,VENABLE LLP,39941,"TIDEWATER, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,,0,0,2012-04-12T14:07:46.453000-04:00
1225703,2428842a-8300-4f8a-95bf-575701ebcdcf,Q1,VENABLE LLP,39941,"HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,,0,0,2012-04-12T14:08:50.810000-04:00
1225704,4ea7e55c-e6a0-4d80-8f89-b2fbc9433160,Q1,VENABLE LLP,39941,GALLIANO MARINE SERVICES/EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE LLC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,,0,0,2012-04-12T14:09:51.577000-04:00
1225711,5895b778-2031-460c-9440-910e407611d3,Q1,VENABLE LLP,39941,"OTTO CANDIES, L.L.C.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,,0,0,2012-04-12T14:10:56.763000-04:00
1225733,8ff4f7f4-1bf2-4357-ae97-7c98165f3437,Q1,"CARDENAS PARTNERS, LLC",284573,DIVERSIFIED PORT HOLDINGS LLC FORMERLY COASTAL MARITIME STEVEDORING LLC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Updating clients on maritime information. Assisting the client in contacting the federal government and related agencies regarding shipping contract opportunities.,"Army, Dept of (Other),Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-12T14:35:12.737000-04:00
1225761,566bdbbb-08d6-4c86-880a-6228b23342f8,Q1,THOMPSON CONSULTING GROUP,73670,ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND,2012,first_quarter,MAR,communicate with congressional offices regarding catch share programs and ocean policy initiatives,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-12T15:00:29.197000-04:00
1225818,2b052884-240c-4cbe-a5cf-bd385a857569,Q1,"INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC",19503,INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Repeal of certain antitrust exemptions granted to steamship lines in an effort to let the market determine the availability of export containers, container slots on ships, and to overcome the practice of ""rolled"" or cancelled bookings by the steamship lines.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Maritime Commission,Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Internal Revenue Service (IRS),Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)",,360000,0,0,2012-04-12T15:31:56.827000-04:00
1225888,8038ef09-8853-4c54-add8-3064403e24fb,Q1,MR. SEBASTIAN O'KELLY,75810,ROBERTSON MONAGLE & EASTAUGH (FORMERLY HOFFMAN SILVER GILMAN & BLASCO),2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Advocacy for Maritime Security Program on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Maersk Inc, American President Lines Inc., and the Transportation Institute.
Advocacy for Federal fisheries funding on behalf of Hoffman Silver Gilman and Blasco client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",40000,,0,0,2012-04-12T15:55:21.910000-04:00
1225987,cdf992b8-f93a-4bb7-a47b-a382e7e6b86f,Q1,BEN BARNES GROUP LP,5415,EDWARD OLIVER,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Issues concerning a permit to allow drilling rig into Alaska,"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-12T20:14:25.657000-04:00
1226117,8289fd3b-55a4-4c81-8348-60c2cd509e7c,Q1,DENNY MILLER ASSOCIATES,25328,MAKAH TRIBAL COUNCIL,2012,first_quarter,MAR,National Ocean Policy.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",5000,,0,0,2012-04-13T10:15:43.533000-04:00
1226158,622b1da6-8a0c-4cc4-b710-7944db69f256,Q1,DENNY MILLER ASSOCIATES,25328,PORT OF EVERETT,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Issues relating to the Army Corps of Engineers evaluation of the minor realignment of the lower settling basin in the Snohomish River; no specific bills.,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-13T10:23:00.670000-04:00
1226165,c58b6b67-4d55-4242-b4d1-a31438133f6c,Q1,DENNY MILLER ASSOCIATES,25328,PORT OF TACOMA,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Efforts to extend the authority for certain public entities to donate funds to the Army Corps of Engineers; no specific bills.,"Federal Maritime Commission,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-13T10:24:02.513000-04:00
1226291,7a14bc2e-783c-4354-9417-25df06c74294,Q1,MS. REBECCA HALKIAS,73715,PHILADELPHIA SHIPYARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Monitor legislation relating to shipyards, shipbuilding, and the Jones Act.",,20000,,0,0,2012-04-13T11:25:20.877000-04:00
1226333,52aea461-44e8-4718-879b-38fa6d5c2f63,1T,AKERMAN LLP,287270,VILLAGE OF BALD HEAD ISLAND,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Maintenance of beach and shipping channel sand affected by erosion; status of Endangered Species.,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,1,2012-04-13T11:41:14.357000-04:00
1226596,df1ec91d-e476-41ea-a8c0-400369570ee9,Q1,THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP,400842489,THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Advocate for wise management of the nation's fisheries.,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE,U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS),U.S. Forest Service,White House Office",,,0,0,2012-04-13T14:30:18.233000-04:00
1226645,9bd19d70-c4f6-464f-9712-b1bece9918ef,Q1,SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW,34741,SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - AGLIW,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"HR 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups bill - opposing anti-cargo preference provisions on Ex-lm bank reauthorization amendment.
HR 2017 - Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill
S 1430 - Maritime Administration reauthoization bill HR 2460 - Passenger Vessel Services Act reform bill
HR 2838 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill
HR 2839 - Piracy Bill
HR 2840-Vessel discharges reform bill
HR 2360 - POWER ACT - Jones act extension bill
HR 2219- Defense appropriations Bill - support for maritime related programs
HR 2212 - Agricultural Appropriations Bill - Support for PL - 480 Food for Peace Program, opposition to a variety of ammendments to defund or reduce the appropriations program.
HR 1267 - Tonnage tax expansion act - support for expansion.
HR 1553 - Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Short Sea Shipping - support for the exemption.
HR 104 RAMP Act Supporting
Legislative  Proposals - Supporting:
American Shipping Reinvestment act
Short - Sea shipping pilot program
Piracy legislation 
Export - Import bank reauthorization - support for cargo preference laws (P.R. 17)
Maritime Security Program full funding
Opposition to Jones Act waivers in Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases","Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",,80000,0,0,2012-04-13T15:06:42.357000-04:00
1226725,2f80ffa0-41df-469f-bbdc-7d80b58ecc3d,Q1,"DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC",12868,CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Monitoring legislation and advise client on how it affects them including potential legislation to amend the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and legislation related to closure of the Chicago River Locks, including the Stop Asian Carp Act of 2011 (S. 471/H.R. 892).","Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",110000,,0,0,2012-04-13T15:39:10.377000-04:00
1226805,7e3b5160-6cd0-4354-b0cb-d73b8d5c7792,Q1,BALL JANIK LLP,5222,ALASKAN LEADER FISHERIES,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Participating in discussions to develop legislation to implement a fishery cooperative. Coast Guard Authorization Act; monitoring for impact on fisheries. Maritime vessel liability limits legislation. Steller Sea Lion BIOP,"Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-13T15:59:52.900000-04:00
1226808,1ecaa2a0-e1c9-4458-8766-608396387669,Q1,BALL JANIK LLP,5222,BRISTOL BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Coast Guard Authorization; monitoring for impact on fisheries.
Participating in discussions to development legislation to implement a fishery cooperative. Tax clarification of provisions in Magnuson Stevens Act. Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act; Maritime vessel liability limits legislation; Steller Sea Lion BIOP.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-13T16:01:55.150000-04:00
1227055,ae3a0341-510f-4b6c-a02c-23bf2d62db30,Q1,PAULEY MANAGEMENT INC.,47187,CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Issues pertaining to the operation of Ports.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-13T22:35:00.157000-04:00
1227169,ebc8b6e5-a951-47ac-be3c-132fb9c25372,Q1,BEACH HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS INC.,400850505,THE COLUMBIA GROUP,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Presentation of benefits of waterborne transportation of cargo.,"Army, Dept of (Other),Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES",15000,,0,0,2012-04-15T09:27:59.097000-04:00
1228169,21085994-923b-4cac-bb36-c6172116c42c,Q1,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES,1683,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Full Use of Harbor Maintenance Tax - H.R. 104;  - H.R. 1533 - HMT Exemption for Certain Shipping
Water Resources Development Act
Coast Guard Reauthorization - H.R. 2838 - Marine Highways, Ballast Water
House Resolution 592 - Recognizing the Importance of Ports to the Economy and National Security of the United States","Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",,234189,0,0,2012-04-16T14:50:05.717000-04:00
1228314,3f626a15-a7fc-40a3-aa0d-5c5e5a84eb1d,Q1,BALL JANIK LLP,5222,COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone; Monitor impact on coastal fisheries. Monitor Magnuson Stevens Act implementation and tax clarification proposals; monitor legislation impacting coastal fisheries generally. Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries; Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century; Pacific Salmon harvest and recovery; Pacific Salmon hatchery reform; Derelict fishing gear removal. Marine aquaculture. Fishery Conservation Transition Act.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-16T15:43:11.813000-04:00
1228334,5f0a12c0-500a-4ef7-ad65-2e742f867eac,1T,MEYERS AND ASSOCIATES,25077,TEXAS A&M RESEARCH FOUNDATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,FY 2012 Interior & Environment Appropriations,"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Education, Dept of,Energy, Dept of,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Science Foundation (NSF),SENATE",100000,,0,1,2012-04-16T15:47:21.160000-04:00
1228347,93a72c80-357e-45d8-ba6b-ac66567ca35a,Q1,BALL JANIK LLP,5222,KDS INC.,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Marine spatial planning policy. National Ocean Policy; maritime vessel liability limits legislation; Steller Sea Lion BIOP.Draft legislation dealing with crab rationalization.,"Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-16T15:54:27.227000-04:00
1228389,1cb61fa6-a596-4907-99eb-4a715d5e5426,Q1,DTB ASSOCIATES LLP,65293,"CITY OF SAINT PAUL ISLAND, ALASKA",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization, specifically legislative follow-up to Crab Rationalization Program, and other fisheries initiatives that may impact City of Saint Paul; implementation of Title VIII, Section 801-804 of the FY 2004 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.","Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-16T16:09:45.717000-04:00
1228443,18b2a5c8-405d-454c-a925-2c1b68833fd1,Q1,"OCEANA, INC.",310654,OCEANA INC,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"1) Discussing draft Sea Turtle Protection Act language with offices
2) Implementing the National Ocean Policy 
3) House anti-fraud seafood traceability bill (no number yet)
4) House companion bill to S. 1980 (no number yet) 5) H.R. 2304, Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011
6) H.R. 4100, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2011
7) S. 50, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act
8) S. 52, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act
9) S. 1980, Pirate Fishing Elimination Act","Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Energy, Dept of,Food & Drug Administration (FDA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",,38415,0,0,2012-04-16T16:42:18.180000-04:00
1228538,80ed69ba-e2c0-4297-a7cd-5bd88fb99a1e,Q1,THE AMERICAN WATERWAYS OPERATORS,3674,THE AMERICAN WATERWAYS OPERATORS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Chicago waterways and invasive species legislation, including: HR 2432 and S 1197; HR 104-Realize America's Maritime Promise Act;  HR 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization; H.R. 563 on the Jones Act; S. 1430 Section 6 regarding U.S. vessel availability. S1783 and companion bill HR3202-the American Mariners Job Protection Act which became section 410 of HR2838; HR 2360-Power Act","Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,157193,0,0,2012-04-16T17:01:58.610000-04:00
1228725,045f9d8c-ef26-4b41-a511-c57a0af06703,Q1,SANKOFA CONSULTING STRATEGIES,400887598,"AMISTAD AMERICA, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Advocate on behalf of freedom schooner Amistad for hands-on maritime education program steeped in legacy of Atlantic slave trade, with emphasis on public diplomacy and direct community service in coastal U.S. communities and throughout the hemisphere.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Executive Office of the President (EOP),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Smithsonian Institution,State, Dept of (DOS),Treasury, Dept of,U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",10000,,0,0,2012-04-16T18:22:55.360000-04:00
1229021,50b36a77-1fa5-440c-a918-03b155a5db7c,Q1,AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS,2844,AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"H.R.4153 - ""Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act""(Introduced in House) - To support efforts to reduce pollution of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4211- "" American Energy First Act"" - A bill to prohibit the draw down of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve unless the President has taken certain actions. S. 1813 - "" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) -Two year $109 billion transportation bill. MAP-21 also carries a ""Sense of the Senate"" provision that would require the government to use all revenue paid into the Harbor Maintenance Trust (HMT) Fund for dredging harbors and channels.

S.1430 - ""Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2012"" - A bill to authorize certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. All sections. Lobbied members and staff of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee.

H.R.104 - ""Realize America's Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act"" - A bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance. Section 2. Lobbied members and staff of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee regarding cosponsoring this bill. Cosponsor changes.

H.R. 4251 - Port Security Act was amended. A bill aimed at identifying inefficiencies and waste in port security programs and increasing maritime security.

S. 2171 - A Bill to enhance the promotion of exports of United States goods and services and for other purposes.

S. 2168 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.

Attended House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing to ""Review cruise ship safety in light of the recent Costa Concordia incident in the Mediterranean Sea"".

Attended U.S. Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee hearing ""Cruise Ship Industry Oversight"" .

Attended Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing ""Protecting Maritime Jobs and Enhancing Marine Safety in the post-Budget Control Act Fiscal Environment: A Review of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2013 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Budget Request"".

Maritime Security Program: Worked with other U.S. maritime labor and industry interests to secure Democratic and Republican signatures on both House & Senate ""Dear Colleague"" letters in support of the Maritime Security Program (MSP) for FY 2012.

Met with maritime industry coalitions on numerous occasions regarding the issues of Cargo Preference requirements, Piracy, P.L.480 (Food for Peace Program), Harbor Maintenance Tax, and Jones Act waivers. These meetings prompted break-out meetings to various House and Senate members and their staff on the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee, House Agriculture committee, House Foreign Affairs committee, Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry committee, Senate Appropriations committee and the Senate Foreign Relations committee.

Sen. John McCain a long-time opponent of the Jones Act, filed four Jones Act amendments to S. 2204, a bill sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez to extend credits for renewable energy projects and repeal tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. The McCain amendments ranged from complete repeal of the Jones Act to amending the law to permit limited waivers of the Jones Act.

There was a non-active period from January 1-16, 2012 and February 18-25, 2012","Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)",,60000,0,0,2012-04-17T10:20:25.987000-04:00
1229159,956decfa-a0be-483c-a392-7122d4ab00bb,Q1,CAUTHEN FORBES & WILLIAMS,284551,AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"HR 2112 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act; HR 2055 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012; 
issues related to funding for fisheries, issues related to management of federal marine resources with emphasis on fisheries management.","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-17T11:12:25.473000-04:00
1229343,4099fdea-172c-4da2-8ea4-e3351b342cf2,1T,ENERGYNORTHAMERICA LLC,400541619,NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY COALITION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,President Obama's administrations new National Ocean Policy and the current development and implementation,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,,0,1,2012-04-17T12:29:59.390000-04:00
1229382,e334307f-dc24-4d1e-a4a5-f42b44d48ba3,Q1,SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS,30906,"FLORIDA ADMIRALTY TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, INC.",2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Legislation impacting maritime arbitration agreements
HR2838 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011
S.1665 Coast Guard Authorization Act For Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-17T12:45:22.693000-04:00
1229418,ce4d45ac-92f5-42d3-8f8b-9f3850192d1d,Q1,ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.,400355623,ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Cruise Ship Safety (crew training, emergency response, guest assistance)","Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",,294000,0,0,2012-04-17T13:07:38.187000-04:00
1229657,82e7aa80-075b-4a7b-a1d0-910ecbc136a9,Q1,INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS,19775,INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Dredging and Harbor Main Trust Fund  (No Bill Number)
Realize America Maritime Promise - RAMP Act  (No Bill Number)
Maritime Hwy and Jones Act  (No Bill Number)","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,White House Office",,470000,0,0,2012-04-17T14:40:19.990000-04:00
1229818,2bd405d9-3283-42b8-af2b-4eb2ecb780c1,Q1,PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS,306374,AMERICAN FEEDER LINES LP,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Implementation of the short sea transportation program as authorized in Title 11 of PL 110-140.   Improving awareness of the American Feeder Lines project and related subjects such as alternative marine fuels, in Federal government offices.  Assisting AFL in obtaining support for a pilot project for the short term reflagging of foreign built vessels to then enable the ordering of ship construction in US yards.  Establishment of an incentive for users of sustainable shipping services.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",10000,,0,0,2012-04-17T15:32:20.023000-04:00
1229820,b8bf3bcd-8711-42fd-b1cb-9880719e2362,Q1,PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS,306374,NEW YORK SHIPPING ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Full use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and of HMTax revenue on USACE dredging program (HR 104, S 412). Implementation of section 1121 of PL 110-140 regarding short sea transportation and exempting cargo from HMT (HR 1533).  Following the Cmte on the Marine Transportation System activity and Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council. Monitoring terminal/shipping regulation and FMC inquiry on ""cargo diversion"" and HMT. Ballast water regulation (HR 2840)","Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",10000,,0,0,2012-04-17T15:32:20.977000-04:00
1229827,1acc2281-1a1d-443e-ba56-f29d45fe683e,Q1,PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS,306374,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Policy discussions pertaining to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council and the Committee on the Marine Transportation System; port/shipping regulation such as through the Ocean Shipping Act; following developments in ballast water standards and operations requirements (HR 2840); support efforts to adjust Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund policy in favor of full use (HR 104, S 412).","Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Maritime Commission,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",20000,,0,0,2012-04-17T15:33:23.430000-04:00
1229978,5470fcb7-f9c9-48bc-86e7-f2d4e697aa9c,Q1,OTTERSON LLC,400384769,AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS SERVICE (AMOS),2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Cargo preference, Maritime Security Program, Maritime Highway; Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown and Jones Act waivers; Rechartering Export-Import Bank; Title VII of H.R. 2838, The Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Act of 2011; H.R. 3173; FY 13 appropriations for Maritime Security Program; P.L. 480, tonnage tax issues; S. 2204 amendments regarding coastwise waivers; H.R. 1533, Short Sea Shipping Act; H.R. 2838, Special Consideration For Vessels of Historical Significance.","Defense, Dept of (DOD),Energy, Dept of,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)",50000,,0,0,2012-04-17T16:10:30.773000-04:00
1229987,39fbc89e-cdf4-46ef-9686-f1130cc3bd1d,Q1,APCO WORLDWIDE LLC,4117,COSCO AMERICAS INC (F/K/A COSCO NORTH AMERICA),2012,first_quarter,MAR,Monitoring U.S. maritime and trade policies.,"Federal Maritime Commission,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-17T16:13:36.553000-04:00
1230041,cc1cb020-6a31-4ed8-8172-7448bea5aef8,Q1,BEN BARNES GROUP LP,5415,SHARP & BARNES LP,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Shelley Anderson and Tracy Kleppinger - Death on the High Seas / Jones Act,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",100000,,0,0,2012-04-17T16:28:58.483000-04:00
1230094,cb5bb503-0350-449d-a7e7-8d64004fe1d1,Q1,DTB ASSOCIATES LLP,65293,CBSFA - CENTRAL BERING SEA FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization (CDQ Program, technical fixes to Crab Rationalization Program and initiatives regarding other fisheries); implementation of Title VIII, Section 801-804 (Crab Rationalization of teh FY 2004 Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Implementation of CDQ Program provisions of Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Act of 2006.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE",,,0,0,2012-04-17T16:43:23.393000-04:00
1230377,b1d3ac42-8d64-4736-b0ad-071f01f8475b,Q1,VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION,39746,VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding,"Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Executive Office of the President (EOP),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,President of the U.S.,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Customs & Border Protection,White House Office",,176000,0,0,2012-04-17T17:51:27.120000-04:00
1230483,0929cb69-2b22-41d8-a20c-5305ddfd125b,Q1,VENABLE LLP,39941,CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Jones Act - Maritime Cabotage Matters
Short Sea Shipping
Ship Building
Energy Transportation Maritime Security Program
Agriculture Inspection Matters","Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),Treasury, Dept of",50000,,0,0,2012-04-17T19:04:06.040000-04:00
1230597,07aa7bbf-fc7c-44ed-89bf-91ddc239f50f,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Monitor Water Resources Development Act, Army Corps of Engineer issues.
Monitor issues peratining to Gulf of Mexico oil spill containment and response efforts.
S.1400/H.R.3096, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011, Restoration issues.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",20000,,0,0,2012-04-18T05:25:58.427000-04:00
1230614,644684c6-3d78-42cd-8b5c-d259672c7ee1,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, NOAA fisheries quota issues.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",30000,,0,0,2012-04-18T05:29:02.630000-04:00
1230626,e5a368e0-c6d5-4ec1-bea0-f857be44841a,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,CITY OF GULF SHORES ALABAMA,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Issues pertaining to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and response and recovery efforts.

S.1400/H.R.3096, Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011, Restoration issues.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-18T05:32:04.930000-04:00
1230633,bee9e7bb-4461-447f-ada7-6d18bd11377d,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,CITY OF ORANGE BEACH ALABAMA,2012,first_quarter,MAR,"Issues pertaining to Gulf of Mexico oil spill containment and response and recovery efforts.
Fisheries quota rule.","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",10000,,0,0,2012-04-18T05:32:05.993000-04:00
1230767,c491ff27-cc79-4120-bb8d-96ddc2b18095,Q1,VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES,39837,UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Monitor Marine sciences issues.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",40000,,0,0,2012-04-18T06:42:49.860000-04:00
1231112,41098489-9efe-4bf2-aaac-2f771c2d2037,Q1,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE,4733,AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Lobby with regard to the legal rights of cruise passengers and workers and revision of laws regarding liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents.,"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Food & Drug Administration (FDA),Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),SENATE,White House Office",,820000,0,0,2012-04-18T10:01:08.903000-04:00
1231127,f59df299-4db4-4480-8ebb-4b0fdbf81931,Q1,COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES,400459252,CMA CGM AMERICA,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Issues related to infrastructure at ports.,"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE",50000,,0,0,2012-04-18T10:03:14.043000-04:00
1231486,6bd55a8c-163b-4915-8f5b-68d4bb56cccd,Q1,CAPITOLOGIC LLC,400426045,NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY,2012,first_quarter,MAR,Potential reduction in authorized depth of a commercial harbor. Navigational dredging. WRDA reauthorization.,"Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),Energy, Dept of,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Federal Trade Commission (FTC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),SENATE,Treasury, Dept of",30000,,0,0,2012-04-18T11:20:44.853000-04:00