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Lobbying Disclosure: Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC

Original title: JAY D DOHERTY for FER-PAL CONSTRUCTION USA LLC @ WATER MANAGEMENT (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the private interests seeking to influence the technical standards or procurement methods used by the Chicago Department of Water Management for city water infrastructure projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC

The company is seeking to have its specific piping technology approved or utilized by the city.

Chicago Department of Water Management

The department is the target of the lobbying effort regarding its infrastructure maintenance standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Jay D. Doherty registered as a lobbyist for Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC to discuss 'cured-in-place' piping methods with the Chicago Department of Water Management.

Key Facts

  • Jay D. Doherty is the registered lobbyist for Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Water Management.
  • The specific action sought is the adoption or use of 'cured-in-place' piping technology.
  • The lobbying period covers October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the private interests seeking to influence the technical standards or procurement methods used by the Chicago Department of Water Management for city water infrastructure projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'cured-in-place' piping?
It is a trenchless rehabilitation method used to repair existing pipelines by inserting a resin-saturated liner into the pipe and curing it to create a new, structural pipe within the old one.
What does it mean when a lobbyist seeks 'administrative' action?
It means the lobbyist is attempting to influence the internal policies, procurement standards, or operational decisions of a government department rather than seeking the passage of new legislation.

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Lobbying Activity

JAY D DOHERTY

on behalf of FER-PAL CONSTRUCTION USA LLC

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Infrastructure Technology Advocacy

The document highlights a specific effort by a private contractor to influence municipal infrastructure maintenance methods toward trenchless technology.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance35
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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