Support for inclusion in FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of funding and implementation of the small business Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, and advice to GOIC members on how to apply. Monitoring of fisheries disaster relief funding in the CARES Act and the CV-19 relief bill (HR 133), including both NOAA and USDA fisheries assistance. Support for the RESTAURANTS Act (S. 4012/HR 7197) and inclusion of food suppliers in the bill. Monitoring of USDA food commodity program procurement opportunities for potential seafood sales. Monitoring of Army Corps proposed rule for standards for national permitting of shellfish and mariculture aquaculture operations.
Duration: January 1, 2016
to
December 31, 2020
General Issues: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries , Immigration
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Agencies lobbied since 2016: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
4th Quarter, 2020
Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly terminated an engagement in which they represented Gulf Oyster Industry Council on Jan. 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301231834.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of funding and implementation of the small business Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, and advice to GOIC members on how to apply. Monitoring of fisheries disaster relief funding in the CARES Act and the CV-19 relief bill (HR 133), including both NOAA and USDA fisheries assistance. Support for the RESTAURANTS Act (S. 4012/HR 7197) and inclusion of food suppliers in the bill. Monitoring of USDA food commodity program procurement opportunities for potential seafood sales. Monitoring of Army Corps proposed rule for standards for national permitting of shellfish and mariculture aquaculture operations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2020.
Original Filing: 301209772.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the projects by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of 2019 flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the Gulf of Mexico and affected States of LA, MS, and AL. Support for funding of LA, MS and AL fisheries disaster requests in the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills. Support for NOAA funding award to GOM states for 2019 fisheries disaster. Monitoring, analysis, and comment on Federal fisheries disaster reform legislation (S. 2346, The Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act). Monitoring of funding in the CARES Act for and implementation of the small business Payroll Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, and advice to GOIC members on how to apply. Monitoring of fisheries disaster relief funding in the CARES Act and House-passed HEROES Act, revised HEROES Act and Senate legislation proposing additional CV-19 relief. Support for the RESTAURANTS Act (S. 4012/HR 7197) and inclusion of food suppliers in the bill. Monitoring of discussions over extension of business interruption insurance to future pandemics. Monitoring of USDA food commodity program procurement opportunities for potential seafood sales. Tracking of FDA food safety approval of shellfish imports from the Netherlands and Spain. Monitoring of Army Corps proposed rule for standards for national permitting of shellfish and mariculture aquaculture operations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on July 15, 2020.
Original Filing: 301188600.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the projects by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of 2019 flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the Gulf of Mexico and affected States of LA, MS, and AL. Support for funding of LA, MS and AL fisheries disaster requests in the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills. Support for NOAA funding award to GOM states for 2019 fisheries disaster. Monitoring, analysis, and comment on Federal fisheries disaster reform legislation (S. 2346, The Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act). Monitoring of funding in the CARES Act for and implementation of the small business Payroll Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, and advice to GOIC members on how to apply. Monitoring of fisheries disaster relief funding in the CARES Act and House-passed HEROES Act. Support for the RESTAURANTS Act (S. 4012/HR 7197). Monitoring of CBP award of injury duties for foreign country dumping of shrimp in the U.S. market. Monitoring of discussions over extension of business interruption insurance to future pandemics.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301174461.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of 2019 flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the Gulf of Mexico and affected States of LA, MS, and AL. Support for funding of LA, MS and AL fisheries disaster requests in the FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills. Monitoring, analysis, and comment on Federal fisheries disaster reform legislation (S. 2346, The Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act). Monitoring of funding in the CARES Act for and implementation of the small business Payroll Protection and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, and advice to GOIC members on how to apply. Monitoring of fisheries disaster relief funding in the CARES Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2020.
Original Filing: 301106978.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2020 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the Gulf of Mexico and affected States of LA, MS, and AL. Support for approval by the Secretary of Commerce of LA, MS and AL fisheries disaster requests. Monitoring, analysis, and comment on Federal fisheries disaster reform legislation (S. 2346, The Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Oct. 4, 2019.
Original Filing: 301063314.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2020 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the Gulf of Mexico and affected States of LA, MS, and AL. Monitoring, analysis, and comment on Federal fisheries disaster reform legislation (S. 2346, The Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301050752.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2020 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. Advocacy for Federal fisheries disaster relief for Gulf oyster industry as a result of flooding in the Mississippi River and growing mortality of oysters in the river estuaries and Gulf of Mexico fishing grounds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on April 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301026109.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2020 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Monitoring of the Army Corps preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Support for restoration alternatives to the MBSD as well as financial assistance to impacted oyster industry. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Jan. 9, 2019.
Original Filing: 301003032.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Drafting of comments in support of Plaquesmine Parish's permit application to the Army Corps to repair the structure. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Monitoring of the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Support for restoration alternatives to the MBSD. Monitoring and drafting of comments on Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Environmental Assessment & Draft Strategic Restoration Plan for the Barataria Basin. Monitoring of Army Corps dredging project in Mobile Bay, AL. Monitoring of interagancy project coordination efforts for environmental permitting for the MBSD project by CEQ and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2018.
Original Filing: 300984407.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Drafting of comments in support of Plaquesmine Parish's permit application to the Army Corps to repair the structure. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Monitoring of the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD)in the lower MS River Delta. Support for restoration alternatives to the MBSD. Monitoring and drafting of comments on Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Environmental Assessment & Draft Strategic Restoration Plan for the Barataria Basin. Monitoring of Army Corps dredging project in Mobile Bay, AL.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on July 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300965569.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Drafting of comments in support of Plaquesmine Parish's permit application to the Army Corps to repair the structure. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Monitoring of the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring and drafting of comments on Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Environmental Assessment & Draft Strategic Restoration Plan for the Barataria Basin. Monitoring of Army Corps dredging project in Mobile Bay, AL.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on April 10, 2018.
Original Filing: 300943250.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Support for inclusion of identical language in the FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Implementation Groups, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Drafting of comments in support of Plaquesmine Parish's permit application to the Army Corps to repair the structure. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Monitoring of the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring and drafting of comments on Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Environmental Assessment & Draft Strategic Restoration Plan for the Barataria Basin. Monitoring of Army Corps dredging project in Mobile Bay, AL.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on March 9, 2018.
Original Filing: 300941222.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Council, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Support for trade investigation into possible unfair dumping of imported oysters from Asia. Drafting and submission of comments on the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River Delta. Monitoring and drafting of comments on Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Environmental Assessment & Draft Strategic Restoration Plan for the Barataria Basin. Pass along of side-by-side of final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2017.
Original Filing: 300902104.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Council, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Support for trade investigation into possible unfair dumping of imported oysters from Asia. Drafting and submission of comments on the Army Corps's draft scoping for its Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in the lower MS River Delta.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on July 17, 2017.
Original Filing: 300885851.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Monitor funding decisions and activities of entities (NRDA Trustee Council, RESTORE Act Council, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation) responsible for disbursement of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funding. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for Federal funding for repair of Bohemia Salinity Control Structure on the lower MS River. Opposition to termination of the NOAA Sea Grant Program. Support for trade investigation into possible unfair dumping of imported oysters from Asia.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on April 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300867702.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for inclusion in FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriations Bills report language encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to better assess water quality impacts on Gulf of Mexico oysters of navigation and coastal restoration projects and where feasible to mitigate any negative impacts on area oyster reefs. Monitor funding and development of Gulf coastal restoration, flood control and navigation projects. Support for extension of H2B guest worker visa program. Support for improved oyster weights and measures enforcement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2017.
Original Filing: 300845912.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for more coordinated enforcement of oyster weights and measures between the National Marine Fisheries Services and the Gulf States. Advocacy for appropriations report language to support oyster recovery in the Gulf of Mexico and ensure adequate water quality/salinity assessments of Federal navigation and coastal restoration projects for their impacts on area oyster beds. Advocacy for inclusion in both the House and Senate bills reauthorizing the Water Resources Development provisions for Gulf oyster recovery plan/assessment using dredge spoil for oyster reef development. Support for extension of the H-2B guest worker visa program. Advocacy to retain Government Accountability Act reporting requirement in existing law on oyster food safety handling (S. 2964 - GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2016.
Original Filing: 300826865.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for more coordinated enforcement of oyster weights and measures between the National Marine Fisheries Services and the Gulf States. Advocacy for appropriations report language to support oyster recovery in the Gulf of Mexico and ensure adequate water quality/salinity assessments of Federal navigation and coastal restoration projects for their impacts on area oyster beds. Advocacy for inclusion in both the House and Senate bills reauthorizing the Water Resources Development provisions for Gulf oyster recovery plan/assessment using dredge spoil for oyster reef development. Support for extension of the H-2B guest worker visa program. Advocacy to retain Government Accountability Act reporting requirement in existing law on oyster food safety handling (S. 2964 - GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on July 15, 2016.
Original Filing: 300810254.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for more coordinated enforcement of oyster weights and measures between the National Marine Fisheries Services and the Gulf States. Advocacy for appropriations report language and amendments to the Water Resources Development Act to support oyster recovery in the Gulf of Mexico and ensure adequate water quality/salinity assessments of Federal navigation and coastal restoration projects for their impacts on area oyster beds. Support for extension of the H-2B guest worker visa program. Advocacy to retain Government Accountability Act reporting requirement in existing law on oyster food safety handling (S. 2964 - GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2016
Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly amended a lobbying report for representation of Gulf Oyster Industry Council in Q12016 on April 12, 2016.
Original Filing: 300789850.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for more coordinated enforcement of oyster weights and measures between the National Marine Fisheries Services and the Gulf States. Advocacy for appropriations report language and amendments to the Water Resources Development Act to support oyster recovery in the Gulf of Mexico and ensure adequate water quality/salinity assessments of Federal navigation and coastal restoration projects for their impacts on area oyster beds. Support for extension of the H-2B guest worker visa program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly lobbied for Gulf Oyster Industry Council . The report was filed on April 11, 2016.
Original Filing: 300789680.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support for more coordinated enforcement of oyster weights and measures between the National Marine Fisheries Services and the Gulf States. Advocacy for appropriations report language and amendments to the Water Resources Development Act to support oyster recovery in the Gulf of Mexico and ensure adequate water quality/salinity assessments of Federal navigation and coastal restoration projects for their impacts on area oyster beds. Support for extension of the H-2B guest worker visa program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2016
Mr. Sebastian O'Kelly filed a lobbying registration on Feb. 10, 2016 to represent Gulf Oyster Industry Council, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Original Filing: 300786378.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Advocacy for recovery efforts to rebuild oyster populations in the Gulf of Mexico. Promotion of water quality monitoring and assessments in coastal restoration and navigation projects. Support for foreign worker guest visa programs. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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