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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1250 24TH STREET, NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 41853-12
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6. House ID# 317400000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Daniel Buchner |
Date | 4/20/2015 10:15:49 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act (S.27) - support
House Wildlife Trafficking legislation (draft) - support
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act (H.R. 335) - support
Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (yet to be reintroduced) - support
Targeted Use of Sanctions for Killing Elephants in Their Range Act of 2014 Act (yet to be reintroduced) - support
African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 (H.R. 697) - oppose
Resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day" (S.Res.95) - support
Bipartisan Sportmens Act of 2015 - oppose addition of H.R.697 as an amendment
Legislation and Regulations to enhance fisheries protection, strengthen controls and enhance documentation requirements to prevent the importation and sale of illegal, unreported, and unregulated seafood (no bill or regs number) - Support
Regulations to promote safe shipping and emergency preparedness in the Arctic - Support
U.S. National Strategy on Combating Wildlife Trafficking - support
Adoption by State Department of measures to protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction - Support
Establishment of Tribal National Park as Part of Badlands National Park - support bison restoration that would happen under the General Management Plan agreed to by U.S. Government and Oglala-Souix Tribe
Agriculture Act of 2014 - support implementation of Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance-Crop Insurance Subsidies
International and Transboundary Freshwater - support cooperation with Mexico regarding Rio Grande; support strong position regarding conservation of the Mekong River
Treasury Department policy on environment and climate appropriations and U.S. policy toward multilateral environment and climate finance mechanisms - support conservation priorities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Park Service (NPS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jonathon Will |
Gartshore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced Budget for a Stronger America (H. Con. Res. 27/S. Con. Res. 11) - oppose all amendments that cut international affairs spending or hamper action on climate change
F.Y. 2016 International Affairs Budget and State, Foreign Operations - support robust international affairs budget including increases in climate and biodiversity spending, including specific advocacy for anti-wildlife trafficking and anti-poaching funding and CARPE funding through USAID; support funding for State INL to address wildlife trafficking; oppose riders to prevent funding for the Green Climate Fund
F.Y. 2016 Budget for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies - support increases in funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Law Enforcement and International programs, including the Multinational Species Conservation Fund, International Affairs and Wildlife Without Boarders; advocate continued funding for other Interior/Environment programs, including National Park Service International Program, Forest Service Office of International Programs, Endangered Species Act, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and EPA; oppose riders limiting EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act; oppose riders that weaken the Endangered Species Act and prevent U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from making changes to existing regulations governing ivory
F.Y. 2016 Department of Defense Budget - support report language on need to assist African countries in addressing threats from illegal wildlife crime and militarized poaching
F.Y. 2016 Homeland Security Budget - support report language on engaging Department of Homeland Security assistance and coordination to combat wildlife trafficking
F.Y. 2016 Financial Services Budget - support report language on engaging the Treasury Department in assistance and coordination to combat wildlife trafficking
F.Y. 2016 Transportation and Infrastructure Budget - support funding for priority conservation programs
F.Y. 2016 Agriculture Budget - support funding for priority conservation programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Vanessa |
Dick |
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Jonathon Will |
Gartshore |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trans-Pacific Partnership - support a strong environmental chapter in the final trade agreement, consistent with USTRs Green Paper
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Vanessa |
Dick |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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