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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 9312 ELMHIRST DRIVE |
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| City | BETHESDA |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20814 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Reston |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 20190 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 75810-12
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6. House ID# 360620000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: Sebastian O'Kelly |
Date | 7/19/2019 10:49:06 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Preparation and monitoring of FY 2020 Federal appropriations requests for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh Alaska local government clients Aleutians East Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, Petersburg Borough, Wrangell Borough, City of Unalaska, City of Kodiak, City of Seward, and City of Whittier. Requests encompass funding for public infrastructure projects, economic development, fisheries data collection programs, and Federal land revenue sharing/compensation programs such as PILT, Secure Rural Schools and the National Wildlife Refuge Fund. Tracking of programs and requests in relevant appropriations bills marked up in the House.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring of hearings/legislative developments for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients VT Halter Marine, Maersk, American President Lines, Transportation Institute and United States Marine Inc with a focus on shipbuilding, Maritime Security Program (MSP), MARAD and NOAA funding in DOT, DOC and Coast Guard accounts. Tracking/advocacy of MARAD & reauthorization proposals included as a Title 35 in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Monitoring of funding for new multi-mission MARAD and State Maritime Academy training vessels in the FY 2020 President's Budget Request. Monitoring of U.S. Coast Guard vessel funding for Fast Response Cutters, Polar Ice Breakers, National Security Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, and Patrol Boats in the FY 2020 Budget Request and FY 2020 House Dept of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
American President Lines, Maersk, and VT Halter Marine are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies.
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills.
Advocacy for Maritime Security Program appropriations on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Maersk, American President Lines, and the Transportation Institute as part of the FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maritime Administration (MARAD)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Maersk and American President Lines are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring of House and Senate Committee hearings on development of comprehensive infrastructure investment legislation. Issue is of interest to local government and maritime clients of Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh. Monitoring of MARAD authorization and appropriations for Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
American President Lines and Maersk are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies.
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
No activity this quarter
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocacy on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Alaska SeaLife Center in support of authorization/appropriations for marine mammal research, education and rescue funding as part of funding for NOAA and the Prescott grant program in the FY 2020 House and Senate Commerce Justice Science Appropriations Bills. Support for continuation of Department of Interior funding for the Center's captive breeding colony of endangered Steller eiders as part of the FY 2020 House & Senate Department of Interior Approps Bills. Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Continued monitoring of USFS regulatory developments affecting management of the Tongass National Forest on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Wrangell and Petersburg Borough. Includes developments concerning USFS decisions on local office presence and staffing in those communities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Information provided under Budget and Economic Development sections.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
No activity this quarter.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bills for Federal Community Health Center funding for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh local government clients -- Aleutians East Borough, AK; Kodiak Island Borough, AK; Kodiak, AK; Petersburg Borough, AK; Wrangell Borough, AK; Seward, AK; Unalaska, AK; Whittier, AK.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
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 |
Sebastian |
O'Kelly |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |