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Also, Saltonstall-Kennedy fund changes proposed in S. 2184.  CJS Appropriations rider to pause federal spending for National Ocean Policy implementation.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T11:39:05.937000-04:00"], [1258010, "b6d95f93-2980-40b0-9857-67da39271848", "Q2", "CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF AMERICA", 38767, "CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF AMERICA", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Ballast Water; Jones Act; Coast Guard Authorization; MARAD Authorization; UNCLOS ratification; Maritime Labor Convention ratification; OPA90; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Green House Gas;", "Defense, Dept of (DOD),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Government Accountability Office (GAO),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Justice, Dept of (DOJ),Labor, Dept of (DOL),Maritime Administration (MARAD),Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Navy, Dept of,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG),U.S. Customs & Border Protection", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T13:38:10.967000-04:00"], [1258035, "b6bb02ce-1bf8-46e1-861b-b2f5c9d4093d", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "CALIFORNIA WETFISH PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Ongoing lobby efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES Permits; House & Senate-related legislation  \nMagnuson-Stevens Act efforts to develop reform legislation \nNational Ocean Policy Implementation - support national association letter to Congress", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:01:35.763000-04:00"], [1258038, "0c23c02b-13fa-4cf9-95c3-a315c18e4bca", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "GARDEN STATE SEAFOOD ASSN", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Act efforts toward legislative reform; comments on MSA confidentiality provisons  \nEndangered Species Act: Implementation of Listing of Atlantic sturgeon; provide data analysis & strategic advice   \nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter to Congress  \nAtlantic 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)\nOngong efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House & Senate legislation\nAdvise client on catch share issues specific to Atlantic monkfish fishery; submit comments on NOAA control date \nAdvise client testifying before House Transportation Subcommitee on USCG vessel issues\nAssist client with NJ At-Large seat to the MAFMC (Dept. of Commerce)\nCommunications with Congressional staff on legislation regarding ASMFC use of science\nCommunications with Congressional staff on a letter regarding the Atlantic menhaden fishery\nSupport Senate amendment to U.S. Farm Policy benefitting commercial fishermen", "Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", 7500, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:05:38.320000-04:00"], [1258041, "779b8eb4-c7f1-4280-a006-e9487968e550", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "LUNDS FISHERIES", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Act efforts for reform legislation\nEndangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon; provide data analysis & strategic advice \nNational Ocean Policy implementation  - support national association letter to Congress\nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House & Senate legislation Legislation on voting rights on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (H.R.2112; S.1916)\nSupport Senate amendment to the U.S. Farm policy benefitting commercial fishermen\nAdvise client testifying before the House Transportation Subcommittee on USCG vessel issues\nEngage NOAA staff regarding possibility of a sustainabile seafood program\nFollow up with Congressional staff regarding DOS J-1 proposed program changes\nIllegal, Underreported and Unregulated (IUU) legislation - S.1980", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", 7950, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:10:39.227000-04:00"], [1258042, "4f674b57-9608-4394-b5d1-9fccaa6805f8", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "MAKAH INDIAN TRIBE", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Makah Waiver Request under the MMPA to resume treaty-reserved whaling rights \nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES Permits; House & Senate legislation\nAttend NOAA IWC meeting & \"Fish Fry\" as a representative of the Tribe; letter supporting U.S. IWC Commissioner Wulff\nSeek Senate support for Congressional legislation to protect Tribe's 2012 IWC whaling quota renewel", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", 9000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:12:40.023000-04:00"], [1258043, "010a4906-7d9b-4ca2-96de-ffebe9241ca2", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "SEAFREEZE", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Act Legislative reform efforts \nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House & Senate legislation", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:13:40.850000-04:00"], [1258044, "19acf6da-2729-42a8-a5f6-6ee8bb4c8463", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "VIKING VILLAGE DOCK", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Endangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon; provide data analysis & strategic advice \nMagnuson Stevens Act legislative reform efforts \nAdvise clients on Monkfish catch share program; comments on NOAA proposed control date \nNational Ocean Policy Implementation - support national association letter to Congress Large Whale Conservation Issues (ongoing)- contact Dept. of Commerce Inspector General's Office\nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permit requirements \nPending legislative activity on voting rights on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council ( H.R.2112; S1916)\nAdvise client testifying before House Transporation Subcommitee on USCG issues\nsupport Senate amendment to the U.S. Farm policy benefitting commercial fishermen", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:15:41.723000-04:00"], [1258046, "2b5c5538-6e32-448f-a956-a5be523734b8", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "WEST COAST SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSN", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson-Stevens Act legislative reform efforts; including comments on MSA confidentiality provisions\nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter to Congress \nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House & Senate legislation\nPacific Albacore Treaty issues Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) proposed legislation (ongoing interactions with Congress) - S.1980\nFollow up with Congressional staff regarding DOS proposed changes to the J-1 Foreign Student Visa Program", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 9000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:16:42.567000-04:00"], [1258047, "d1d1badd-750a-4b26-b847-3dee25f3674b", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "FLORIDA KEYS COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN'S ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption. Support Gulf Council nominee with Congress.\nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter to Congress\nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House and Senate legislation", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:19:43.410000-04:00"], [1258049, "36672211-6261-4b69-8261-fed7150a3a82", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "ORGANIZED FISHERMEN OF FLORIDA, INC.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts\nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter\nOngong efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits: House and Senate legislation\nMeet with Congressional staff to discuss legislative options for reopening the red snapper fishery in the South Atlantic", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:21:44.283000-04:00"], [1258051, "9cbd8e2a-4fe2-4ea5-b793-bcb59f46eafa", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "SOUTHERN OFFSHORE FISHING ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) legislative reform efforts\nNational Ocean Policy Implementation - support national association letter to Congress\nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; 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Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption \nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter\nOngoing efforts regarding development of EPA NPDES permits; House and Senate legislation", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:24:46.940000-04:00"], [1258058, "552486f9-77f3-4ed2-8713-73696bfc3162", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "KEY LARGO FISHERIES", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Magnuson Stevens Fisheries Conservation & Management Act (MSA) reform efforts: Gulf of Mexico IFQ program; Spiny Lobster Transboundary exemption \nNational Ocean Policy implementation - support national association letter\nOngong efforts regarding developmetn of EPA NPDES permits; House & Senate legislation", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:26:47.953000-04:00"], [1258060, "b946575d-a366-40b7-b98b-a7c82d7b5337", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "MONKFISH DEFENSE FUND", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Endangered Species Act: Implementation of listing of Atlantic sturgeon (see next page...)  \nAdvise clients on Monkfish catch share program; submit comments on proposed NOAA control date Atlantic Sturgeon Activities --\nRequest and analyze federal fisheries data/information from NOAA\nIncorporate catch share referendum into Magnuson-Stevens Act reform legislation\nPromote ESA field hearing options with Congressional staff\nDraft motions for consideration by regional fishery management councils", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", 5202, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:27:48.953000-04:00"], [1258061, "deeaa07c-d3c9-4281-8fdf-c9402bc7e9b3", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Congressional support letters for maritime architectural procurement applications - NOAA & Dept. of Navy", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:29:50.750000-04:00"], [1258063, "85ac83f9-d453-422c-a5da-c66de3e4738b", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "CAPE CANAVERAL SHRIMP COMPANY, INC.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Assist client with organizing Hill staff meetings as part of a Florida coastal commumnity coalition visit toWashington, DC\nLegislative efforts continue to reform Magnuson-Stevens Act\nAdvise client on EPA NPDES permit issues", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-03T15:31:51.670000-04:00"], [1258170, "a1dd9c61-d454-4179-9cc3-566cb49c6044", "Q2", "PACIFIC SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION", 30575, "PACIFIC SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Coast Guard bill\nTax extenders", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-05T09:41:21.087000-04:00"], [1258565, "90c6273b-2d9f-488a-904d-e76a66d96418", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "ALASKA GROUNDFISH DATA BANK", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "NOAA fisheries charter surveys and NOAA vessel operations", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE", 7500, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-06T12:28:41.437000-04:00"], [1258572, "a99bf2f8-af0c-4fae-ba18-18e17a2efde3", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "VT HALTER MARINE INC", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Amendments to the Jones Act and the cabotage laws.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 19500, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-06T12:31:44.077000-04:00"], [1258599, "fe6d4535-4424-49cd-a069-de6489761eef", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "CITY OF SEWARD", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Amendment to Water Resources Development Act to lift the navigation servitude for the dredge/fill lands in the Seward waterfront", "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 11000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-06T12:52:55.647000-04:00"], [1258798, "7f65184d-b977-4270-870f-f1c2aaa502a1", "Q2", "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES", 1683, "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Full Use of Harbor Maintenance Tax - H.R. 104; Harbor Maintenance Tax Exemption for Certain Shipping - H.R. 1533\nWater Resources Development Act\nLaw of the Sea Treaty", "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,Office of Management & Budget (OMB),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)", null, 234189, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T08:55:30.737000-04:00"], [1258964, "cceb095a-cd43-446a-9af6-cd633f547113", "Q2", "CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.", 75557, "THE LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Corps of Engineers Funding. Ramp Act HR 104 and S. 412", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 30000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T11:13:45.010000-04:00"], [1259010, "a7e8865f-bf1e-4b83-9485-c59dd560a58c", "Q2", "BUTTERFIELD CARTER & ASSOCIATES", 62153, "INSTITUTE OF CETACEAN RESEARCH", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "International Whaling Commission", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 6000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T11:43:10.013000-04:00"], [1259057, "11c501ac-d48a-48b4-9561-24677b1868b5", "2A", "SANKOFA CONSULTING STRATEGIES", 400887598, "AMISTAD AMERICA, INC.", 2012, "second_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, direct community service and economic development related to cultural & heritage tourism 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, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T12:30:09.523000-04:00"], [1259097, "ae1fb692-219f-4667-a522-9a4416100920", "Q2", "ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES", 19764, "ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Implementation of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act\nNational Fish Habitat Conservation Act, S1201", "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Commerce, Dept of (DOC),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Interior, Dept of (DOI),SENATE", null, 115000, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T13:29:48.657000-04:00"], [1259215, "be8426fe-7a8a-41bb-ad65-283066f025f5", "Q2", "LNE GROUP", 308811, "THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Lobbied for Maritime Issues", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T14:03:33.047000-04:00"], [1259335, "c2536102-2dac-45b8-a61e-b5af8291a1c1", "Q2", "AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS", 2833, "AMERICAN MARITIME CONGRESS", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "The Jones Act, Cargo Preference, Maritime Security Program, Ex-Im Bank, Food for Peace, Harbor Maintenance Tax, Law of the Sea, America's Marine Highway", "Federal Maritime Commission,Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-09T16:36:56.327000-04:00"], [1259647, "d60b3380-8544-45ff-989c-8e8bd78a054a", "Q2", "HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP", 18466, "GULF MARINE REPAIR CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "MARAD grant application.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-10T13:24:49.553000-04:00"], [1259656, "8ad5d63c-aa10-4275-97bd-e6f4fc9a45b2", "Q2", "HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP", 18466, "HENDRY CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "MARAD Small Shipyards Grant Program application", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-10T13:34:57.017000-04:00"], [1259700, "84ed74a2-1122-4c6d-9f07-d827ba867811", "Q2", "MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY", 25181, "MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY", 2012, "second_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)", null, 20000, 0, 0, "2012-07-10T14:00:22.010000-04:00"], [1260066, "6598deea-68c9-4d08-8e15-7e034eec6bfb", "Q2", "PAULEY MANAGEMENT INC.", 47187, "CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues pertaining to the operation of Ports.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-11T10:12:55.177000-04:00"], [1260214, "d14d817d-e034-4f8d-a4ab-4f805b27b1d9", "Q2", "HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP", 18466, "ESCO MARINE, INC.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues related to vessel recycling.", "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-11T11:17:02.650000-04:00"], [1260880, "146dcb28-5fb1-4cab-b259-883f92024175", "Q2", "AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS", 2844, "AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "H.R.4348 - \"Highway Bill\" - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2013, \"An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and other purposes.\" - SEC. 100124. Repeals. (a) Transportation requirements for certain exports sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture.- (c) Conforming Amendments. Met with members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure and Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation committees regarding this bill. H.R. 5887 - \"Coast Guard Authorization Bill\" - Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 to Authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2013 through 2014, and for other purposes. Title II and Title II. Lobbied members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.  \n\nH.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.\n\nH.R.23 - \"Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011\" - A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to direct the secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Section. 2. Payments to Individuals who served during World War II in the United States Merchant Marine, and Sec. 533. Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund. Lobbied House Veterans' Affairs Committee staff members regarding cosponsoring this legislation. \n\nH.R. 4310 - \"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013\" - Authorities appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2013.Title XXXV--Maritime Administration, All Sections.  Lobbied members and staff of the House Armed Services Committee regarding this bill. \n\nH.R. 5889 - \"Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act of 2012\" - A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes. Research purposes only. \n\nH.R. 2112 - \"Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012\" - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the: (1) Department of Agriculture (USDA), (2) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), (3) Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and (4) Farm Credit Administration. Title V-- Foreign Assistance and Related Programs. Lobbied members and staff of the House Appropriations committee.\n\nH.R. 3173 - \"To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)\". SEC. 3. TWIC Application Reform. Lobbied members and staff of the House Homeland Security Committee regarding this bill.\n\nH.R. 2072 - \"Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012.\" All Sections. Lobbied members and staff of the House Financial Services committee regarding this bill.\n\nS.S. Badger - Lobbied members and staff of the Michigan Delegation regarding this vessel's continued operation.\n\nAttended a Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing on \"Recent Regulation of the Maritime Industry: Ensuring U.S. Job Growth While Improving Environmental and Worker Safety.\"\n\nAttended a Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing on \"A Review of Vessels Used to Carry Strategic Petroleum Reserve Drawdowns.\"\n\nMet with the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and Department of Transportation (DOT) staff members on various issues concerning the membership of American Maritime Officers, like, Cargo Preference, P.L.-480 Program, Title XI (Shipbuilding Loan Guarantees), Ship disposal and the Maritime Security Program.\n\nMet with staff members from the Department of Labor regarding American Maritime Officers collective bargaining wage determinations. 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.\n\nMet with the United States Coast Guard on various issues concerning the membership of American Maritime Officers, mariner licensing and medical documentation, mariner and vessel protection, piracy and Great Lakes ice-breaking.\n\nMet with the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, contract mariner jobs and limits on MSC leases (charters).\n\nMet with the Department of Homeland Security on issues that effect our membership due to the implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards. \n\nAttended the 3rd Annual National Maritime Industry \"Sail-In\" Day in which more than 150 maritime industry professionals/representatives visited 170 Congressional offices. \n\nThere were non-active periods in April and May (April. 1st - 15th and May 1st - 6th) of 2012.", "Defense, Dept of (DOD),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Labor, Dept of (DOL),Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", null, 100000, 0, 0, "2012-07-12T10:07:38.620000-04:00"], [1260908, "c5ea017f-7172-4059-8ac2-7ff3b5c8d70e", "Q2", "PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS", 306374, "AMERICAN FEEDER LINES LP", 2012, "second_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)", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-12T10:38:58.840000-04:00"], [1260913, "9a084020-73eb-43d8-a027-2a6b87608978", "Q2", "PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS", 306374, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATERFRONT EMPLOYERS", 2012, "second_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).", "Federal Maritime Commission,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-12T10:44:01.447000-04:00"], [1260925, "ed2252d5-8b7b-4bb8-b8d3-2427c3f4b38a", "Q2", "PHB PUBLIC AFFAIRS", 306374, "NEW YORK SHIPPING ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_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, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-12T10:47:07.103000-04:00"], [1261039, "1a4b17a1-3aff-4d8b-b582-1acb7c1874b9", "2A", "HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP", 18466, "GULF MARINE REPAIR CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "MARAD grant application.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-12T12:11:16.490000-04:00"], [1261553, "7e93ef28-fe0d-4b00-bef4-65a5e1bdf823", "Q2", "WAYPOINT CONSULTING, LLC", 85936, "OPTECH INC", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Coastal Zone Mapping Imaging (CZMIL)", "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Navy, Dept of,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T09:41:13.117000-04:00"], [1261649, "c3dd6e37-c52f-43bd-a84e-ec4291e14937", "Q2", "WINSTON & STRAWN LLP", 41682, "AMERICAN FEEDER LINES HOLDINGS LP", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Maritime Administration Authorization Bill.", "Defense, Dept of (DOD),Federal Maritime Commission,HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),Navy, Dept of,President of the U.S.,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T10:33:43.643000-04:00"], [1261661, "71856dd2-de8e-4242-8114-1dc69109fa63", "Q2", "WINSTON & STRAWN LLP", 41682, "USA MARITIME", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Food aid and cargo preference laws. \nEx-Im Bank Reauthorization.", "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),President of the U.S.,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", 41000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T10:42:51.077000-04:00"], [1261669, "928fcf39-246b-4bd8-b6e4-204a42b72351", "Q2", "WINSTON & STRAWN LLP", 41682, "LIBERTY MARITIME CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Environmental issues, Clean Air Act, piracy, maritime environmental compliance, Maritime Security Program, cargo preference laws.", "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA),Defense, Dept of (DOD),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),Navy, Dept of,President of the U.S.,SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS),Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", 80000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T10:45:53.823000-04:00"], [1261748, "231f5107-727e-4754-956a-068193166211", "Q2", "FBB FEDERAL RELATIONS", 22883, "MARITIME INFORMATION SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Seek program authorization, and Department of Transportation support for vessel tracking systems to be implemented by nonprofit organization members, in both long range and near range tracking capability.  Seek appropriations to support such investment.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T11:18:32.047000-04:00"], [1261758, "75191dcc-1ca8-4714-a7ea-d93f24a870e6", "Q2", "FBB FEDERAL RELATIONS", 22883, "LAKE MICHIGAN CARFERRY", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "H.R. 2838, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011; S. 1665, Coast Guart Authorization Act FY2013: provisions dealing with vessel discharge.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T11:24:36.510000-04:00"], [1261802, "7bb9ce07-6775-40d0-ac26-ce5fc734c78c", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "CITY OF KOTZEBUE", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Legislation re: Coast Guard Arctic Port Study", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 16500, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T11:37:52.803000-04:00"], [1261872, "a15f3afa-952c-4481-9419-516bf1d5b1b4", "Q2", "VENABLE LLP", 39941, "CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Jones Act - Maritime Cabotage Matters\nShip Building\nEnergy Transportation\nMaritime 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, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T11:57:27.717000-04:00"], [1261917, "343d4512-6b6a-4d99-b61b-a36318215718", "Q2", "FBB FEDERAL RELATIONS", 22883, "MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Seek appropriations and Federal Agency grants for fire/oil spill prevention and cleanup.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T12:10:45.010000-04:00"], [1261982, "121e314b-16ff-4b7e-9d2c-6844ee6383f9", "Q2", "THREE BRIDGES ADVISORS, INC.", 400689049, "SRI INTERNATIONAL", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Facility Security Officer Training programs for port tenants.", "Defense, Dept of (DOD),Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE,U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T12:35:10.863000-04:00"], [1262021, "86638f0c-08d1-4813-b61e-707c6fd7d523", "Q2", "THE CRANE GROUP INC", 11297, "PLATINUM ADVISORS ON BEHALF OF FLUOR CORPORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "General Monitoring marine and maritime issues", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T13:00:22.473000-04:00"], [1262037, "456bad87-58b5-4935-8ddd-52f23f6bded5", "Q2", "ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH LLC", 33454, "ALASKA SHIP AND DRYDOCK", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Policies relating to Maritime Issues and Coast Guard Authorizations", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 5000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T13:13:28.577000-04:00"], [1262285, "002cdd82-5355-4e05-bfcc-422ff53cabba", "Q2", "COMSTOCK CONSULTING LLC", 318538, "ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Bowhead whaling quotas", "Commerce, Dept of (DOC),Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Marine Mammal Commission,Minerals Management Service,Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T15:15:15.590000-04:00"], [1262508, "889d034c-dc5f-4b0e-a398-d466514d7dfb", "Q2", "WEEKS MARINE, INC.", 400347603, "WEEKS MARINE, INC.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "HR 102/SR 412- RAMP Act (Legislation to fully utilize the harbor maintenance tax)", "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, 30000, 0, 0, "2012-07-13T16:53:23.597000-04:00"], [1262897, "97b4e342-610a-479b-88bf-316cea5d7b42", "Q2", "COLEX AND ASSOCIATES", 9864, "LOUISIANA RIVER PILOTS ASSN.", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "maritime/dredging issues", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 22500, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-15T11:34:19.163000-04:00"], [1263065, "b658814a-cea4-4e34-a797-2dbfecb578dc", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Monitor Water Resources Development Act, Army Corps of Engineer issues.\nMonitor issues peratining to Gulf of Mexico oil spill containment and response efforts.\nS.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", 30000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T04:52:07.133000-04:00"], [1263084, "2bde6e83-d6fa-4605-93cd-fd2371be45f4", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "H.R.5326/S.2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, NOAA fisheries quota issues.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 30000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T04:55:12.057000-04:00"], [1263095, "5a1fb7b3-28fd-4492-87ea-c60f0f61fdd3", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "CITY OF GULF SHORES ALABAMA", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues pertaining to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and response and recovery efforts.\n\nS.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, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T04:57:14.320000-04:00"], [1263098, "c795cda4-8b8d-4276-90dc-edcd6b4ca5a7", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "CITY OF ORANGE BEACH ALABAMA", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues pertaining to Gulf of Mexico oil spill containment and response and recovery efforts.\nFisheries quota rule.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T04:58:15.417000-04:00"], [1263243, "0f24e16b-d11f-451b-b9fb-7f2d0441fcf3", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "No lobbying activity.", "SENATE", 30000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T06:25:07.133000-04:00"], [1263365, "f9e9c181-83ee-4367-84a1-ba70b5fe1d02", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "GRAVOIS ALUMINUM BOATS LLC DBA METAL SHARK", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Maritime Grant, Shipyard improvements.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Navy, Dept of,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT),U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)", 30000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T07:15:54.653000-04:00"], [1263375, "969eeaf8-9ae9-47a9-af52-42330a791c1b", "Q2", "VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES", 39837, "MARINE GROUP BOAT WORKS", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues regarding US Navy Range Support Crafts; and Diver Support Boat issues.\nMaritime Grant, Shipyard Improvements\nH.R.5856, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2013, Diver Support Boat issues.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Navy, Dept of,SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T07:16:57.527000-04:00"], [1263535, "c8c2b36b-e166-4b73-869c-776295607210", "Q2", "JOHN GRAYKOWSKI", 303154, "TOTE INC (FORMERLY AMERICAN SHIPPING GROUP)", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Potential legislative proposals relating to the structure and enforcement of IMO Annex VI regulations within designated Emissions Control Areas.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T08:57:43.937000-04:00"], [1263549, "058c01d0-57e4-4ad4-ab5c-30c11e328a12", "Q2", "JOHN GRAYKOWSKI", 303154, "AJW, INC. (ON BEHALF OF FOSS MARITIME)", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Legislation to promote introduction of hybrid propulsion systems for use in commercial harbor craft in the United States. Specific focus FY 2013 Maritime Administration authorization and appropriations and proposed changes in maritime statutes relating to marine environmental technology programs..", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 10000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T09:07:50.573000-04:00"], [1263585, "27e9f58a-99fa-487a-819c-7c9f64ba6c28", "Q2", "CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.", 75557, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Funding for Zoos and Aquariums. Monitoring legislative issues related to animals. Monitoring legislative issues related to marine life.", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T09:30:10.417000-04:00"], [1263910, "8ffb621a-c217-45df-ad81-1cd8efed5623", "Q2", "MR. SEBASTIAN O'KELLY", 75810, "ROBERTSON MONAGLE & EASTAUGH (FORMERLY HOFFMAN SILVER GILMAN & BLASCO)", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Advocacy for Maritime Security Program and other maritime issues on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Maersk Inc, American President Lines Inc., and the Transportation Institute.\nAdvocacy 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, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T11:52:46.187000-04:00"], [1264013, "9fb9d072-809a-4897-b9d5-5839c9efd434", "Q2", "JENKINS HILL CONSULTING, LLC", 303575, "ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Issues relating to Maritime law", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T12:51:20.097000-04:00"], [1264331, "91917fa8-15fe-410b-8427-293ca7a88816", "Q2", "WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION", 400890604, "WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "S. 669, Longshore Harbor & Workers Compensation Act", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T14:44:17.247000-04:00"], [1264561, "1c8f0bf0-ed39-4ac3-92a1-9ae175f80b1b", "Q2", "BEACH HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS INC.", 400850505, "THE COLUMBIA GROUP", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Advantages of waterborne transportation of domestic cargo.", "Army, Dept of (Other),Defense, Dept of (DOD),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES", 15000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T15:50:25.603000-04:00"], [1264598, "c00adeef-8c61-409d-b473-e5f01b7a568e", "Q2", "VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC", 400889603, "VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "Maritime manufacturing workforce training investments/initiatives, Alternative uses for USCG Polar Sea icebreaker, Sequestration", "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE", null, 5400, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T16:01:49.363000-04:00"], [1264814, "ca4def38-5c08-4ed9-9afb-e661151787e6", "Q2", "DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC", 12868, "CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION", 2012, "second_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)", 70000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T16:46:34.583000-04:00"], [1265065, "a9481e33-b17f-469a-86a7-a38bac5a303a", "Q2", "AMERICAN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS GROUP", 321715, "AMERICAN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS GROUP", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "US-flag shipping, Maritime Security Program (MSP), cargo preference laws,", "Defense, Dept of (DOD),Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,Maritime Administration (MARAD),SENATE,Transportation, Dept of (DOT)", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-16T18:07:20.893000-04:00"], [1265268, "1465f6d3-7dcc-4c69-80b9-357186324636", "Q2", "DOWNEY MCGRATH GROUP, INC.", 12573, "ANTARCTIC & SOUTHERN OCEAN COALITION", 2012, "second_quarter", "MAR", "potential marine reserve in the Ross Sea and CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources)", "SENATE,State, Dept of (DOS)", 20000, null, 0, 0, "2012-07-17T07:34:34.433000-04:00"], [1265324, "69a4a43e-334d-4834-90da-497285f03559", "Q2", "SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF N.A. - 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