Ongoing efforts to assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being developed/implemented by the USCG; assist Client to schedule/attend in-person Hill staff meetings in Washington, DC to discuss progress
Continue to monitor pending EPA ruling on CA CARB revisions to harbor craft engine emission standards; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects
Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries and OSW energy development in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; and MSA reauthorization
Duration: April 1, 2020
to
December 31, 2022
General Issues: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries , Environmental/Superfund , Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Spending: about $139,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2020: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, and Eastaugh lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 16.
Original Filing: 301550586.xml
Lobbying Issues
Ongoing efforts to assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being developed/implemented by the USCG; assist Client to schedule/attend in-person Hill staff meetings in Washington, DC to discuss progress
Continue to monitor pending EPA ruling on CA CARB revisions to harbor craft engine emission standards; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects
Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries and OSW energy development in the region, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; and MSA reauthorization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, and Eastaugh lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16.
Original Filing: 301525853.xml
Lobbying Issues
Ongoing efforts to assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being developed/implemented by the USCG.
Support for two-year legislative extension on implementation of the Construction & Arrangements section of the Rule as provided for in the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Prepare Client documents, schedule and attend Hill staff meetings with House & Senate offices to discuss USCG interim rule
Continue to monitor pending EPA ruling on CA CARB revisions to harbor craft engine emission standards; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, and Eastaugh lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2023.
Original Filing: 301501813.xml
Lobbying Issues
Assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenber Vessel Safety Interim Rule being developed/implemented by the USCG
Prepare Client documents, schedule and attend Hill staff meetings with House & Senate offices to discuss USCG interim rule; draft and submit Client QFRs for USCG response
Continue to monitor pending EPA ruling on CA CARB revisions to harbor craft engine emission standards as well as Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, and Eastaugh lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2023.
Original Filing: 301477325.xml
Lobbying Issues
Monitor and report on EPA hearing on the California Air Resources Boards rule on Commercial Harbor Craft emissions. Tracking of EPA regulatory docket and public comments.
Agencies Lobbied
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
4th Quarter, 2022
Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh LLC (FKA Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh PC) terminated an engagement in which they represented Sportfishing Association of California on Jan. 18, 2023.
Original Filing: 301432144.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690)
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client
Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast
Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales
Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast
Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction
Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes
Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301406012.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to legislative progress of House and Senate Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802)
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690)
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client
Monitor and report on proposed offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast
Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures; including efforts by Congress to amend USCG legislation to expand MMPA protections for large whales
Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.
Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including and sea otter reintroduction
Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2022.
Original Filing: 301378581.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to developments in the House 2023 USCG Authorization legislation
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client
Monitor and report on proposed offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast.
Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.
Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including and sea otter reintroduction
Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301359619.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide ongoing information re: USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of related developments in the House 2022 USCG Authorization legislation
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision
Monitoring and reporting on 1st Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act (HR 4690/HR 59)
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client
Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures
Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.
Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard
Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on ESA/fisheries issues and report to Client
Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries
Monitor Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulations.
Monitor and report on changes to merchant mariner sexual assault/sexual harassment procedures and protections contained in House/Senate MARAD and Coast Guard authorization bills
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing/ecotourism charter vessels.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2022.
Original Filing: 301321092.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; provide information on USCG interim rule related to updated safety requirements post-accident. Monitoring of HR 5329/S. 2805 -- Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision
Monitoring and reporting on 4th Qtr House hearing to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act 9HR 4690/HR 59)
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study
Monitor NOAA/NMFS activities and congressional legislative efforts to address Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures
Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.
Tracking of CA oil spill investigation by the Coast Guard
Monitor virtual NOAA CCC meeting on national fisheries issues and report to Client
Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133
Continue monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing/ecotourism charter vessels.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301299957.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; engage House staff on related liability and vessel safety reforms before Congress; Monitor legislation (S. 2805/HR 5329) to mandate new liability standards for small passenger vessels
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision during NOAAs 3rd quarter 2021 Listening Sessions
Monitoring and reporting on new House legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act; including a detailed review of H.R. 4690
Monitor Federal Maritime Commission rule-making on customer refunds for canceled sailings due to public health requirements
Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study
Monitor NOAA/NMFS consideration of Marine Mammal Protection Act actions regarding whale migration and protection measures
Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels home-ported in California.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133
Continue monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing/ecotourism charter vessels
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on July 9, 2021.
Original Filing: 301274674.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; and any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client has the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision
Advocacy efforts for an at-large reappointment to the Pacific Fishery Management Council
Monitoring and reporting on draft House legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of the provisions in HR 133
Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133
Monitoring and reporting on CDC & USCG COVID-19 guidance for masking of passengers and employees on board sportfishing and ecotourism charter vessels
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on April 14, 2021.
Original Filing: 301252821.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information related to federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat; and any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels
Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including the Executive Order #14008 to ensure the Client had the opportunity to provide stakeholder comments on climate impacts to fisheries and the 30x30 conservation provision
Advice and recommendations on appointment to position on the Pacific Fishery Management Council
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of the provisions in HR 133
Monitor status of fishery disaster allocations/disbursement process of the additional COVID assistance provided in HR 133
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301235342.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continue to provide Client with information and analysis of federal passenger safety legislative provisions related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297; FY21 Omnibus); as well as any relevant proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels
Monitoring and reporting on other fisheries and oceans-related legislation, including the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act and NOAA sections of the FY 2021 House & Senate Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bills and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (HR 133).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continue ongoing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of proposed assistance being considered by Congress under the COVID-5 assistance package
Monitor status of fishery disaster allocation and disbursement process of COVID assistance in CARES Act Section 12005; and advise Client on additional funding opportunities related to fishery disaster assistance. Report to client on fisheries disaster assistance included in the COVID-5 Assistance Package (HR 133).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2020.
Original Filing: 301209470.xml
Lobbying Issues
Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation related to the NTSB accident report on the Conception CA dive boat accident (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297); as well as proposed MARAD Jones Act waivers for small passenger vessels
Participate on a national webinar to monitor activities of NOAAs National Council Coordinating Committee (CCC) and provide a detailed report to the Client
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Continuing efforts to clarify various federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP); as well as analyses of proposed assistance being considered by Congress under the HEROES/HEALS Acts
Engage NOAA officials regarding status of fishery disaster allocation and disbursement process of COVID assistance in CARES Act Section 12005
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and lobbied for Sportfishing Association of California , earning $9,000. The report was filed on July 10, 2020.
Original Filing: 301186765.xml
Lobbying Issues
Assist Client with information gathering and analysis of federal passenger safety provisions in 2020 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization legislation (i.e. H.R. 3409/S.2297)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to clarify federal assistance programs for COVID response, incl. Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act Section 12005 NOAA fishery disaster assistance
Engage NOAA officials regarding fishery disaster allocation and disbursement process of COVID assistance
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
2nd Quarter, 2020
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and filed a lobbying registration on April 14, 2020 to represent Sportfishing Association of California, effective April 1, 2020.
Original Filing: 301166463.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Advocacy/monitoring of implementation of fisheries disaster relief and small business payroll protection program provisions contained in the CARES Act. .
2nd Quarter, 2020
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh PC (formelry known at Hoffman, Silver, Gilman and filed a lobbying registration on April 14, 2020 to represent Sportfishing Association of California, effective April 1, 2020.
Original Filing: 301166409.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Advocacy/monitoring of implementation of fisheries disaster relief and small business payroll protection program provisions contained in the CARES Act. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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