Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
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2006 · year_end · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax-exempt financing; Empowerment Zone Reforms; H.R. 5660; S. 3827; and H.R. 6.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $240,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act. S. 10, Energy Policy Act.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6, Energy Policy Act, all Sections and regulations deriving from the Act; Issues related to renewable energy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $1,560,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3221 The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection H.R. 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007
Client expense: $705,320 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1776 Climate Change Energy policy Response Act.-Impact on electric utilities S. 2095 Energy Policy Act of 2003 - Impact on electric utilities H.R.2419 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities S.427 : A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. Impact on Electric Utilities. Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 [H.R.84.IH] Energy Policy Act of 2005 [H.R.6.IH ] Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006 [H.R.5634.IH ] Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 [H.R.5427.RS ] Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005 )[H.R.610.RH ] H.R. 4614 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005. -Impact on electric utilities S. 14 Energy Policy Act of A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States and other purposes.-Impact on electric utilities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.4614, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2005. - Funding Portsmouth Cold Standby S.14, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, and other purposes.- Uranium Transfer H.R.6, To enhance energy conservation adn research and development to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. - Uranium Transfer H.R.2419, Making Appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes - uranium transfer
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Yucca Mtn: HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S1042,S2099, HR4538,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962; Energy R&D: HR6,HR1815, HR2419,S1042; Price Anderson: HR6,S10
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Budget/Appropriations
ChemDemil: HR1815, HR2863, HR2528, S1042; FY2006: HConRes95, SConRes18, HR5122, S2766, HR5385, HR5631 Oak Ridge: HR1815, HR2419, S1042, HR5122, S2766; Idaho: HR6, HR1815, HR2419, S1042, HR5122, S2766, HR5427; Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,HR5427,HR5360,S877,S2099,HR4538,S1042,S3962; NTS: HR1815,HR2419,S1042; NMD: HR1815,HR2863,S1042; Homeland: HR1817
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Defense
ChemDemil: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2528,HR5122,S2766,HR5385,HR5631; Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR1268,HR895, HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S877,S2099,HR4538,S1042,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962; NTS: HR1815,S1042,HR2419; Idaho: HR6,HR1815,S1042,HR2419; CTR: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2499; NMD: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2528
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S877,S1042,S2099,HR4538,HR5360,S2589,HR5427, S3962
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
Idaho: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10; NTS: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10,S1042; Energy Research: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10,S1042; Yucca Mtn: HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR2416,HR2664,S877,S2099,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.6, to ensure jobs for future with secure energy. H.R.388, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.622, to reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive program. H.R.737, to establish an energy program regarding renewable energy. H.R.1071, to direct incentive payments to desalination facilities. H.R.1127, to reauthorize the renewable energy production incentive program. H.R.1398, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.1608, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.1640, to ensure jobs for future with secure energy. H.R.1837, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.2309, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.3081, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.3182, to reauthorize the Water Desalination Act of 1996. H.R.3274, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend clean-fuel deduction. H.R.3273, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a flexible fuel vehicle deduction. H.R.3300, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.3338, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain renewable resource credit periods. H.R.3664, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas. H.R.3712, to establish a gas stamp program and impose windfall profit taxes on certain fuels. H.R.3762, to require higher standards of auto fuel efficiency. H.R.3824, to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.3828, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow tax credit to help with high fuel costs. H.R.3849, to amend the FIFRA. H.R.3936, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.4029, to ensure fairness in gasoline, diesel fuel and home heating oil. H.R.4276, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas. H.R.4686, to reauthorize various fisheries management laws. H.R.4774, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.4897, to reauthorize USDA’s Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program. H.R.4940, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. H.R.5018, to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. H.R.5208, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. H.R.5248, to regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives. H.R.5259, to require Biomass Research and Development Board to prepare a biobased fuel action plan. H.R.5266, to provide additional protections for producers harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.5269, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meaat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. H.R.5270, to ensure hunger efforts using genetically engineered organisms actually help developing countries. H.R.5287, to prohibit open-air cultivation of genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops. H.R.5331, to provide grants to early career researchers from National Science Foundation and Energy Dept. H.R.5370, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.5372, to promote increased use of biobased fuel supplies. H.R.5381, to establish a volunteer program for fish hatcheries. H.R.5398, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.5592, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act. H.R.5700, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.R.5890, to establish the American-Made Energy Trust Fund. H.R.5925, to enable farms to be net producers of food and energy. H.R.5927, to provide energy independence to Americans. H.R.5946, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. H.R.5965, to strengthen national security and promote energy independence. H.R.6223, to promote national security through reduction of U.S. dependence on oil. H.R.6266, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology development. H.R.6331, to amend USDA’s environmental quality incentives program. H.R.6362, to amend the Clean Air Act. H.CON.RES.369, expresses support for the “25x25” initiative. H.CON.RES.398, expresses that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should incorporate consideration of global warming into plans for coastal national wildlife refuges. H.CON.RES.424, expresses that by 2025, 25 pct of U.S. consumed energy be produced by agriculture. H.CON.RES.453, expressing the need for the U.S. to address global climate change. H.RES.515, to request president to provide documents about climate change on coastal regions. H.RES.824, to recognize effects of harmful algal blooms on the environment. S.218, to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. S.326, to reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive program. S.373, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. S.427, to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. S.587, to amend title 40, U.S. Code, regarding ethanol. S.606, to amend the Clean Air Act. S.889, to amend title 49, U.S. Code, regarding vehicle fuel economy. S.895, to establish a rural water supply program. S.1093, to reauthorize and revise Renewable Energy Production Incentive program. S.1151, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. S.1210, to enhance national security by developing biobased fuels. S.1232, to amend the Clean Air Act. S.1609, to increase production and use of biofuels. S.1717, to prevent gas and oil gouging during natural disasters. S.1732, to require the Federal Trade Commission to inquire into retail fuel prices. S.1920, to amend the Clean Air Act to set a renewal diesel standard. S.2045, to give auto industry incentives to develop fuel-efficient cars. S.2263, to amend title 49, U.S.Code. S.2613, to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act. S.2614, to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act. S.3553, to amend the Clean Air Act. S.3554, to establish an alternative diesel standard. S.2642, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S.2812, to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. S.2817, to promote renewable fuel and energy security of the U.S. S.2984, to require certain profitable oil companies to spend some profits on E-85 fuel pump installation. S.3890, to enhance the energy security of the U.S. S.4020, to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. S.4039, to amend the Clean Air Act. S.4087, to amend the Clean Air Act. S.RES.600, designating Oct. 12 as “National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day.” S.CON.RES.97, expressing that U.S. agricultural, forestry and working land should provide at least 25 percent of total energy consumed in U.S. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of “global warming” treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management
Client expense: $511,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6 - Energy Bill, Daylight Savings Provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Implementation of H.R. 4637 - Energy Policy Act, provisions dealing with nuclear energy S. 3621 - Clear Skies Ac of 2006 Implementation of H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act, provisions dealing with nuclear energy S. 680/H.R. 1834 - the EFFECTER Act, provisions dealing with energy efficiency & tax S. 1151 - Climate Stewardship & Innovation Act of 2005
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Housing
Energy efficiency and housing issues H.R. 6 Energy efficiency tax credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Environment/Superfund
Energy efficiency and housing issues H.R. 6
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Automotive Fuel Issues, H.R.6
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Automotive Fuel Issues, H.R.6
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Automotive Industry
Highway and Mass Transit Program Reauthorization, H.R.3, S.732; Automobile Fuel Issues, H.R.6
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Commodities (big ticket)
HR 6, The Energy Policy Act; HR 4473, Commodities Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act; S. 1566, Commodities Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act; S.2642, The Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. Executive Branch Issues: Implementation of Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $2,352,673
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State Justice Institute, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4761 - The Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act H.R. 6 - The Clean Energy Act of 2007 Global warming issues/climate change S. 3711 - The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act H.R. 5427 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations for FY07
Client expense: $355,623 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2006 · year_end · Automotive Industry
Appropriations: HR4616, HR4568, S2804. Safety: HR400, HR1137, HR1641, S579, S717, S1072, S1139, HR20889, HR3550. Energy: HR6, HR1950, S14, S17, S139, S255, S485, S794, S925, S1005, S1164, HR2614, HR4560, HR4503, HR2250, HR5389, S3001, S1637, S2095, S3694, S2025, HR4409, S2816, S2817. Appropriations: HR2862, HR2419, HR3010, HR5427, HR5576 CAFE All authorizing leg and some appropriation leg dealing with, but no limited to: Auto Safety, energy, international harmonization, border security, clean water, pollution prevention, environmental quality, superfund reform, recycling, shipping, title branding issues and worker training.
Client expense: $4,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2006 · year_end · Utilities
S. 1551 - Climate Stewardship & Innovation Act of 2005 Implementation of H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act, provisions dealing with nuclear energy S. 680/H.R. 1834 - the EFFECTER Act, provisions dealing with energy efficiency programs & tax incentives H.R. 3893 - Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005, provisions dealing with refineries
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Global warming legislation. HR 6 - Renewable Portfolio Standard, transmission siting, and tax title. S 10 - Renewable Portfolio Standard, transmission siting, and tax title. S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 - regarding lease sale 181.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Royalty relief legislation. HR 6 -- Taxation. Global warming legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Bill, H.R. 4 Energy Employees Occupational Ullness Compensation Illness Act Comprehensive Energy Legislation H.R. 6 Energy Bill, H.R. 6
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Electricity (HR 6, S 154)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
R&D Tax Credit, H.R. 1736/ S. 627; Fuel Cell Tax, H.R. 6; State Tax Incentive, H.R. 2471/S. 1066
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6 Title XVII Environmental Policy Act Regulations Renewable Energy Issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 5808 – Public Transportation Security Assistance Act of 2006 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies and over-the-road bus operators to improve security, and for other purposes. The BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5815 - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2006 -- A bill authorizing major medical facilities projects and lease of major medical facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2006 and 2007. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 852, S. 3274 - The Fair Asbestos Injury Resolution Act -- Bills to provide compensation to victims of asbesos exposure, by establishing a national trust fund financed by entities with asbestos liability. BCTD is interested in all provisions, including establishment of fund, funding levels, compensation levels, eligibility requirements and compensation awards. S. 2459 - GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act -- A bill to improve cargo security, and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 2611 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in guest worker provisions, including prevailing wage protections and employment of undocumented workers. H.R. 6 – Climate and Economy Insurance Act of 2007 – A bill to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. BCTD interested provisions that would impose “Buy American” and “Employ American” requirements on recipients of oil and gas leases from the United States for offshore energy exploration. H.R. 1107 – Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act – A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to states to rehabilitate and repair deficient dams. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction, repair and/or alteration of dams. H.R. 4761 – Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 – A bill to provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. BCTD interested in including an amendment that impose “Buy American” and “Employ American” requirements on recipients of oil and gas leases from the United States for offshore energy exploration. H.R. 4954—Port Security Improvement Act — A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced defenses and for other purposes. BCTD interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5070 - Trade Preference Extension and Expansion Act of 2006 – A bill that proposes to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act through 2007. BCTD interested in effect of free trade agreements on enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. H.R. 5714 – Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006 – A bill to improve the security of rail and public transportation systems in the United States, and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5928 - 21st Century High-Performance Public School Facilities Act of 2006 – A bill requiring the Secretary of Education to make annual grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state for the construction, modernization, or repair of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools, and to make low-interest loans to LEAs in each fiscal year; and that establishes the School Construction, Modernization, and Repair Revolving Fund. BCTD is interested in assuring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to all construction, repair and/or alteration of school assisted under the Act. H.R. 6061 – Secure Fence Act of 2006 – A bill to extend fences and barriers along southern borders of U.S. BCTD interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects funded under the bill. H.RES. 925, S.3569 and H.R.5684 – United States-Oman Free Trade Implementation Act of 2006 – A bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. BCTD interested in effect of free trade agreements on enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
General energy matters affecting utilities, including issues affecting generation, transmission, and facility siting. H.R. 6, To enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. H.R. 5782, pipeline safety bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1369, To prevent discriminating taxation of Natural Gas Pipeline Property H.R.2419, Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 6, To enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes Tax treatment of infrastructure investment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR. 6 To enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people (House Energy Bill) S. 2197 PACE Energy Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6 HR 4761 HR 5358 HR 3824 HR 4297 S10 S1932 S2253 S360 S3711
Client expense: $96,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Environment/Superfund
improvements; H.R. 2658, Federal Wetlands Jurisdiction Act of 2005; H.R. 3824, the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; H.R. 4128, the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 (eminent domain authority); S. 2145, the Senate Chemical Security bill; H.R. 5659, the House Chemical Security bill; S. 3711, Senate Natural Gas bill; H.R. 5441, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2007 (chemical security) H.R. 6 & S. 10, the House and Senate Energy bills (transmission siting and permitting provisions (sections 368 and 1221), hydro licensing reform, vegetation management, Rights-of-Way rental fee issues, energy efficiency); S. 2110, Endangered Species Act
Client expense: $5,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6, Energy {p;ocu Act pf 2005, support funding for California, preserve state regulatory authority HR 5254, Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act, oppose pre-emption of state authority
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
S. 2041 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. FERC Docket Nos. ER05-1410 and EI05-148 PJM proposal dealing with capacity margins generally referred to as the Reliability Pricing Model or "RPM." All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 2724 Clean Air Planning Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 2747 Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 2829 Clean EDGE Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 2993 Strategic Energy Fund Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 3698 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 3820 Broadband for Rural America Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 4039 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 730 “Mercury Emission Act of 2005” A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish requirements concerning the operation of fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units, commercial and industrial boiler units, solid waste incineration units, medical waste incinerators, hazardous waste combustors, chlor-alkali plants, and Portland cement plants to reduce emissions of mercury to the environment, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 815 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 15-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of certain electric transmission property All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 870 “Electricity Needs Rules and Oversight Now (ENRON) Act” A bill to prohibit energy market manipulation. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 962 Clean Energy Bonds Act of 2005 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 1133 “Clean Coal Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Act of 2005”A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to develop and implement an accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies for use in coal-based generation facilities and to provide financial ncentives to encourage the early commercial deployment of advanced clean coal technologies through the retrofitting, repowering, replacement, and new construction of coal-based electricity generating facilities and industrial gasification facilities. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 1156 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for electricity produced from renewable resources at certain facilities, to extend the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 1229 “Renewable Energy Incentives Act” A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend, modify, and expand the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources and waste products, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 1294 To amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. AMDT. 870 Amends: H.R.6; AMENDMENT PURPOSE:To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete its investigation and order refunds on the unjust and unreasonable rates charged to California during the 2000-2001 electricity crisis. All provisions related to municipal utilities. Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions' Seams Elimination Cost Adjustment (SECA) Order. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 150 “Clean Power Act of 2005” A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric power plants, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 326 “Renewable Energy Production Incentive Reform Act” A bill to reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive program, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 342 Climate Stewardship Act of 2005. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 426 “Electric Reliability Security Act of 2005” A bill to enhance national security by improving the reliability of the United States electricity transmission grid, to ensure efficient, reliable and affordable energy to American consumers, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 427 “Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2005” A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for a Federal renewable portfolio standard. All provisions related to municipal utilities S. 498 “Interstate Transmission Act of 2005” A bill to provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks in order to support competitive electricity markets, to ensure reliability of electric service, to modernize regulation and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 509 “Energy Markets Improvement Act of 2005” A bill to improve the operation of energy markets All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 542 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to extend for 5 years the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 596 “Electric Transmission and Reliability Enhancement Act of 2005” A bill to reform the nation's outdated laws relating to the electric industry, improve the operation of our transmission system, enhance reliability of our electric grid, increase consumer benefits from wholesale electric competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 680 “Efficient Energy Through Certified Technologies and Electricity Reliability (EFFECTER) Act of 2005” A bill to provide for various energy efficiency programs and tax incentives, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 3338 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period to 10 years for certain facilities producing electricity from certain renewable resources. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 3919 To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to electric transmission lines with underground electric transmission lines. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 4286 To amend the Internal Revenuw Code of 1986 to allow electric utility companies to expense the cost of replacing above-ground electric transmission lines with underground electric transmission lines. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 4384 "Energy for Our Future Act." To improve the energy efficiency of the United States. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 4990 To provide for the establishment by the Secretary of Energy of a program of Federal support for local governments that establish Clean Energy Bond Acts. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5010 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5296 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax credits. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5301 To provide for the establishment by the Secretary of Energy of a program of Federal support for local governments and school districts that establish comprehensive clean energy plans. All provision related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5331 Energy Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5634 To autorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities for advanced energy technologies. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5642 Safe Climate Act of 2006. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 5926 Freedom through Renewable Energy Expansion (FREE) Act. All provisions related to municipalities. H.R. 5927 American Energy Independence Act. All provisions related to municipalities. H.AMDT. 71 (A002) Amends H.R.6 AMENDMENT DESCRIPTS. 10 “Energy Policy Act of 2005” An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 33 “Electricity Needs Rules and Oversight Now (ENRON) Act” A bill to prohibit energy market manipulation. All provisions related to municipal utilities. S. 131 “Clear Skies Act of 2005” A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classificationfor units subject to the cap and trade program. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 6 To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 381 "Clear Skies Act" To clirify congressional approval of certain Statee energy production tax practices. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 622 "Renewable Energy Production IncentiveReform Act" To reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive program, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 983 To amend Title VI of the Public UtilityRegulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1379 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat electric transmission property as 15-year property for depreciation purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1451 “Clean Smokestacks Act of 2005” To amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric powerplants, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1481 “Interstate Transmission Act” To ensure reliability of electric service to provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks in order to support competitive electricity markets to modernize regulation, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1529 To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for Federal and State coordination of permitting for electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1541 “Enhanced Energy Infrastructure and Technology Tax Act of 2005” To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance energy infrastructure properties in the United States and to encourage the use of certain energy technologies, and for other purposes. All provision related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1640 “Energy Policy Act of 2005” To ensure jobs for our future with secure and reliable energy. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1834 “Efficient Energy Through Certified Technology and Electricity Reliability (EFFECTER) Act of 2005” To provide for various energy efficiency programs and tax incentives, and for other purposes. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 1873 “Clean Air Planning Act of 2005” To amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. All provisions related to municipal utilities. H.R. 2726 To prohibit municipal governments from offering telecommunications, information, or cable services except to remedy market failures by private enterprise to provide such services. All provisions related to municipal utilities. See additional pages.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Legislation (HR 6, S 10) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Rulings
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2006 · year_end · Natural Resources
Deep Water Royalty Relief - HR6 Minerals Management Service Proposed Rule, Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates – Deep Water Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued after 2000. Drilling APD’s National Environmental Protection Agency’s water discharge permits in Wyoming Land Access Lobbied for fewer regulations restricting natural gas drilling on federal land in the Rocky Mountain States and throughout the West. Endangered Species Act Reform Establish well-defined scientific standards for listing critical habitat. Coastal Zone Management Act The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires that all federally permitted activities in the federal OCS be consistent with an affected state's coastal zone managment plan
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax Loophole for Manufacturing H.R. 6 will eliminate a current manufacturing deduction loophole which encourages domestic production. This deduction helps fund the hiring of additional workers and levels the playing field with less-taxed foreign competitors. Geological & Geophysical Amortization H.R. 6 rolls back tax breaks for geological studies for oil exploration. Intangible Drilling Cost Deduction/Expense This deduction directly impacts the cost of drilling wells which includes costs associated with laborers, technicians, contractors, pipe, rigs, casing, tubing, equipment leasing, etc. Deferral of U.S. taxes on Foreign Extraction Income This impacts earnings from foreign operations, as we are not currently taxed by the U.S. until these funds are repatriated via cash or property. Windfall Profits Tax With record earnings in the oil and gas industry, Congress has speculated that a Windfall Profits Tax may be appropriate.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Bill (H.R. 6) and issues related to Alaska gas pipeline
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Energy Bill (H.R. 6 ) and issues related to Alaska gas pipeline
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Represent client on securing issuance of an air permit from the EPA for the client's proposed Cabrillo Port LNG facility and pursuing LNG-related provisions in House and Senate energy bills (H.R. 6)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2006 · year_end · Defense
ChemDemil: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2528,HR5122,S2766,HR5385,HR5631; Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR1268,HR895, HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S877,S2099,HR4538,S1042,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962; NTS: HR1815,S1042,HR2419; Idaho: HR6,HR1815,S1042,HR2419; CTR: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2499; NMD: HR1815,S1042,HR2863,HR2528
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S877,S1042,S2099,HR4538,HR5360,S2589,HR5427, S3962
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Science/Technology
Idaho: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10; NTS: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10,S1042; Energy Research: HR6,HR1815,HR2419,S10,S1042; Yucca Mtn: HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR2416,HR2664,S877,S2099,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
Yucca Mtn: HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,S1042,S2099, HR4538,HR5360,S2589,HR5427,S3962; Energy R&D: HR6,HR1815, HR2419,S1042; Price Anderson: HR6,S10
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Budget/Appropriations
ChemDemil: HR1815, HR2863, HR2528, S1042; FY2006: HConRes95, SConRes18, HR5122, S2766, HR5385, HR5631 Oak Ridge: HR1815, HR2419, S1042, HR5122, S2766; Idaho: HR6, HR1815, HR2419, S1042, HR5122, S2766, HR5427; Yucca Mtn: HR6,HR526,HR895,HR1268,HR1815,HR2419,HR2664,HR5427,HR5360,S877,S2099,HR4538,S1042,S3962; NTS: HR1815,HR2419,S1042; NMD: HR1815,HR2863,S1042; Homeland: HR1817
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6, Energy Policy Act, all Sections and regulations deriving from the Act Issues related to renewable energy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $1,320,000
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Energy Bill (H.R. 6) S. 3711 Energy Development - Outer Continental Shelf
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE