American Chemistry Council (formerly American Plastics Council Inc)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Advocacy for chemical/plastics issues state legislation and regulation.

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation which addresses Wisconsin's recycling law and recycling funding issues; manufacturer's responsibility; any plastic-specific legislation, DNR issues, chemical issues, plastics issues.

CEO Name:
Jack Gerard
Managing Director

Contact
RB
Roger Bernstein
1300 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 741-5590
(703) 741-6093
roger_bernstein@americanchemistry.com
www.americanchemistry.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Anthony Driessen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Thomas Fonfara Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Genise Smith-Watkins Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2007 Withdrawn On 7/10/2007

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 300
Assembly Bill 300
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 369
Assembly Bill 369
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for insulating concrete forms used to construct a building and energy efficient products.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
10/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 813
Assembly Bill 813
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 968
Assembly Bill 968
relating to: regulating chemicals in children's products and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/2/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 152
Senate Bill 152
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/25/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 451
Senate Bill 451
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Bans on the use of plastic bags
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bans on the use of plastic bags

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/1/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulation of consumer products
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of consumer products

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Rail security issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rail security issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/3/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Energy conservation issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Energy conservation issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Matters affecting the use of plastics
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters affecting the use of plastics

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Railroad policy reforms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Railroad policy reforms

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Bioterrorism funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bioterrorism funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Changes to Wisconsin Controlled Substances laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Wisconsin Controlled Substances laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Computer recycling proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Computer recycling proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

DNR Toxic/Hazardous air rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Toxic/Hazardous air rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Electronic recycling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic recycling

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Energy supply and reliability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Energy supply and reliability

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Proposed rules regarding construction standards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed rules regarding construction standards

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Recycling funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recycling funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulatory reform proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulatory reform proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2008
January - June
$6,859.00
2008
July - December
$8,708.00
Total $15,567.00
Total Hours Communicating 2008
January - June
1.35
2008
July - December
0.60
Total 1.95
Total Hours Other 2008
January - June
17.45
2008
July - December
28.55
Total 46.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: regulating chemicals in children's products and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 6%
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 15%
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 13%
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for insulating concrete forms used to construct a building and energy efficient products.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 7%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures