National Solid Wastes Management Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Transportation, taxation, recycling, solid waste issues and policy.

Lobbying Interests:
NSWMA is interested in influencing legislative and regulatory initiatives involving solid waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal. This necessarily involves subset issues on taxation, privitization, competition, facility siting, and so on.

CEO Name:
Bruce Parker
President and CEO

Contact
BP
Bruce Parker
4301 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 364-3730
(202) 364-3792
bparker@envasns.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 114
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2009
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 258
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: the disposal of used automotive engine oil filters and oil absorbent materials and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 86

Other
Notification Date
9/23/2009
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.
Comments
We support recycling with the responsibility on the generator. Liability for environmentally harmful items being placed in to the garbage stream should fall on the irresponsible generators.
Assembly Bill 372
Assembly Bill 372
Relating to: the disposal of solid waste from a household on the property where it is generated.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/13/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date
11/13/2009
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.
Comments
We do not have any specific concerns with this legislation and are not opposed to its passage. Our position of neutral is simply a recognition of some of our members' differing positions and desire to not take a proactive position in support.
Senate Bill 107
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 50

For
Notification Date
4/20/2009
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 119
Senate Bill 119
Relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2009
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 190
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 192

Other
Notification Date
5/6/2009
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 459
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: storing certain flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids and maintaining an inventory of storage tanks containing petroleum products and certain hazardous substances (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Commerce).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/20/2010
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 629
Senate Bill 629
Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of mercury-added lamps and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/20/2010
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.
None
Notification Date
3/20/2010
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
4/6/2009
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.

Comments
Oppose changes to current Joint & Several Liability laws regarding contributory negligence and jury instructions.

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Notification Date
2/4/2009
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

Legislation and proposals discussed or recommended by the Department of Transportation's Truck Size and Weight Study advisory committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation and proposals discussed or recommended by the Department of Transportation's Truck Size and Weight Study advisory committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2009
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.

Oppose an increase in vehicle registration fees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose an increase in vehicle registration fees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Development and drafting of issues related to 2007-09 executive budget bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development and drafting of issues related to 2007-09 executive budget bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Legisaltion and proposals discussed or reccommended by Road To Future Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legisaltion and proposals discussed or reccommended by Road To Future Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Legislation and proposals discussed or reccommended by Legislative Council Special Committee on Highway Weiht Limits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation and proposals discussed or reccommended by Legislative Council Special Committee on Highway Weiht Limits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

oil absorbent materials, oil filters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
oil absorbent materials, oil filters

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

related to revisions of NR 544, Effective Recycling Programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
related to revisions of NR 544, Effective Recycling Programs

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

seasonal weight limit exemption on certain highways for solid waste haulers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
seasonal weight limit exemption on certain highways for solid waste haulers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Weight limits for motor vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Weight limits for motor vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$11,800.00
2009
July - December
$12,400.20
2010
January - June
$13,000.20
2010
July - December
$14,000.20
Total $51,200.60
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
65.75
2009
July - December
11.25
2010
January - June
22.75
2010
July - December
0.00
Total 99.75
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
198.25
2009
July - December
70.75
2010
January - June
72.25
2010
July - December
61.50
Total 402.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the disposal of solid waste from a household on the property where it is generated.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the disposal of used automotive engine oil filters and oil absorbent materials and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: storing certain flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids and maintaining an inventory of storage tanks containing petroleum products and certain hazardous substances (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Commerce).
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of mercury-added lamps and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 8%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
65%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 34%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
8%
2010
July - December
9%
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
35%
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
91%
Total 30%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures