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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for USS-POSCO Industries
Record date · June 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document discloses activities and payments made by USS-POSCO Industries to the firm Kahl/Pownall Advocates during the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts were focused on environmental issues before the Water Resources Control Board.
This report identifies the financial relationship and specific focus of a private corporation attempting to influence environmental policy decisions at the state level.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
USS-POSCO Industries
The company is the client paying for representation before a state regulatory board.
Water Resources Control Board
The board is the target of the lobbying efforts regarding environmental policy.
Key Facts
- USS-POSCO Industries paid Kahl/Pownall Advocates $6,030.33 for lobbying services.
- The reporting period for these activities is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Lobbying activity was directed toward the Water Resources Control Board.
- The lobbying focus was specifically regarding environmental issues.
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- There was no legislative lobbying activity reported for this period.
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KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES
on behalf of USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES
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Regulatory Focus
The lobbying activity was exclusively regulatory, indicating a focus on administrative oversight rather than legislative change.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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