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2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
See addendum S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 S 506 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2483 Energy for America Act, etc. HR 3236 To promote greater energy efficiency HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 489 Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 4481 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 6078 Regarding Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation S 2191 Directing the EPA to Establish a Greenhouse Gas Emission Program HR 6729 Building Energy Efficiency HR 6899 Energy Bill (Building Energy Efficiency)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
See addendum HR 212 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 5686 Requiring a DHS Survey on Compliance with National Consensus Standards
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Chaka Fattah | Democratic | PA |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher Shays | Republican | CT |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Rahm Emanuel | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Russ Carnahan | Democratic | MO |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| William Jefferson | Democratic | LA |
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.4059, To promote electric transmission construction in rural areas with significant renewable energy potential. H.R.6401, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act. H.R.6899, To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes. S.2076, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes. H.R.6729, To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes. S.1567, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide a renewable portfolio standard, and other purposes. H.R.2809, To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American over dependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. H.R.969, To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $877,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. America's Climate Security Act of 2007,[S 2191]Impact on Electric Utilities. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 [S.3036], Impact on Electric Utilities, To amend the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, [S2602] , Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R.955 : To amend the Clean Air Act to establish an inventory, registry, and information system of United States greenhouse gas emissions to inform the public and private sectors concerning, and encourage voluntary reductions in, greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : 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. Impact on Electric Utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act of 2006 [H.R.5049.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities. [S3258] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment and energy technologies. Renewable Energy Tax Credits, H.R. 5351, labor protections in Green Energy Tax Credit Bonds for Public Utilities and Cooperatives. Energy and Job Creation Act, H.R. 6049, provisions related to Clean Renewable Energy Bonds. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, labor protections, and competitiveness. Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, H.R. 6258, labor pretections, governance, and institutional design. Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, H.R. 6251, sections pertaining to labor standards, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, Outer Continental Shelf labor provisions, and Buy American provision. The Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 6899, sections pertaining to labor standards, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, Outer Continental Shelf labor provisions, and Buy American provision. Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction. Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, S. 3478, sections related to labor protections, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, and Outer Continental Shelf drilling.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies. Water Quality Financing Act of 2007, H.R. 720, sections related to labor provisions and infrastructure investment. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, labor protections, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction. Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S. 3500, amendment related to labor protections. Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act, H.R. 3224, sections related to labor protections.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.CON.RES.25, expresses that renewable resources should provide 25 pct of U.S. energy by 2025. S.3729, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit fee for gaseous emissions by livestock. S.3741, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural production. 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: $240,000 · 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), Farm Credit Administration, 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.2191, Amerca's Climate Security Act of 2007 Climate change proposals including S.1016, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 HR 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act S.3036, Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. 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: $220,000 · 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), Farm Credit Administration, 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies. Water Quality Financing Act of 2007, H.R. 720, sections related to labor provisions and infrastructure investment. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, labor protections, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction. Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S. 3500, amendment related to labor protections. Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act, H.R. 3224, sections related to labor protections.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies. Renewable Energy Tax Credits, H.R. 5351, labor protection in Green Energy Tax Credit Bonds for Public Utilities and Cooperatives. Energy and Job Creation Act, H.R. 6049, provisions related to Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, labor protections, and competitiveness. Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, H.R. 6258, labor protections, governance, and institutional design. Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, H.R. 6251, sections pertaining to labor standards, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, Outer Continental Shelf labor provisions, and Buy American provision. The Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 6899, sections pertaining to labor standards, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, Outer Continental Shelf labor provisions, and Buy American provision. Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction. Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, S. 3478, sections related to labor protections, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline, and Outer Continental Shelf drilling.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. 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: $210,369 · 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), Farm Credit Administration, 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
See addendum HR 212 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 5686 Requiring a DHS Survey on Compliance with National Consensus Standards
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
See addendum S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 S 506 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2483 Energy for America Act, etc. HR 3236 To promote greater energy efficiency HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 489 Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 4481 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 6078 Regarding Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation S 2191 Directing the EPA to Establish a Greenhouse Gas Emission Program HR 6729 Building Energy Efficiency HR 6899 Energy Bill (Building Energy Efficiency)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. America's Climate Security Act of 2007,[S 2191]Impact on Electric Utilities. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 [S.3036], Impact on Electric Utilities, To amend the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, [S2602] , Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R.955 : To amend the Clean Air Act to establish an inventory, registry, and information system of United States greenhouse gas emissions to inform the public and private sectors concerning, and encourage voluntary reductions in, greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : 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. Impact on Electric Utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act of 2006 [H.R.5049.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities. [S3258] Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.2191, Amerca's Climate Security Act of 2007 Climate change proposals including S.1016, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 HR 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United states, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. America's Climate Security Act of 2007,[S 2191]Impact on Electric Utilities. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 [S.3036], Impact on Electric Utilities, To amend the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, [S2602] , Impact on Electric Utilities. H.R.955 : To amend the Clean Air Act to establish an inventory, registry, and information system of United States greenhouse gas emissions to inform the public and private sectors concerning, and encourage voluntary reductions in, greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : 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. Impact on Electric Utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act of 2006 [H.R.5049.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Impact on Electric Utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
See addendum HR 212 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 5686 Requiring a DHS Survey on Compliance with National Consensus Standards
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
See addendum S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 S 506 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2483 Energy for America Act, etc. HR 3236 To promote greater energy efficiency HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 489 Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 4481 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 HR 6078 Regarding Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation S 2191 Directing the EPA to Establish a Greenhouse Gas Emission Program
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air Act Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992 Climate VISION Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking S.1766--"Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" H.R. 2421--"The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007" S.1870--"The Clean Water Restoration Act" S.280--"Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007" S.317--"Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007" S.1177--"Clean Air Planning Act of 2007" S.2191--"America's Climate Security Act of 2007" H.R. 6--"Clean Energy Act of 2007" S.309--"Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act" H.R. 620--"Climate Stewardship Act of 2007" S.2076--"Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act" H.R. 1590--"The Safe Climate Act of 2007" S.3036--"The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007"; Boxer Substitute Amendment (SA 4825) H.R. 6186--"Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act" H.R. 21--"Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act" H.R. 6316--Climate Matters Act of 2008 H.R. 1933--"Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007" S. 485--"Global Warming Act of 2007" H.R. 2809--"New Apollo Energy Act of 2007" S. 1168--"Clean Air, Climate Change Act of 2007" S. 1201--"Clean Power Act of 2007"
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision
Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment. Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies. Water Quality Financing Act of 2007, H.R. 720, sections related to labor provisions and infrastructure investment. Authorizing Construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, H.R. 317, section related to cost-sharing arrangement and the role of the federal government vis a vis the non-federal lead entity. Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, labor protections, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness. New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. 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: $222,773 · 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), Farm Credit Administration, 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S.2191, Amerca's Climate Security Act of 2007 Climate change proposals including S.1016, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S.280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 HR 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 1245, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Act of 2003. - Impact on electric utilities S. 1255, Carbon Sequestration and Reporting Act. - Impact on electric utilities H.R.1451 : To amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric powerplants, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.150 : A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric powerplants, and for other purposes. Impact on Electric Utilities. S.730 : 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. Impact on Electric Utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2006 [S.2724.IS ]Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH ] Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 [S.280.IS ]A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 [S.485.IS ] Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) Impact on electric utilities. [S.3698.IS ] Safe Climate Act of 2006 [H.R.5642.IH ] H.R.2809: To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming.Impact on electric utilities. National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 [S.1387.IS] To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases. Impact on electric utilities. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 [H.R.2651.IH] To require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 [H.R.620.IH] To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act [H.R.3221.IH] Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Impact on electric utilities. Safe Climate Act of 2007 [H.R.1590.IH] To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 [S.1177.IS]A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. Impact on electric utilities. Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007 [H.R.942.IH] To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify certain provisions in the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants to ensure that no major stationary sources of such air pollutants are exempted by Environmental Potection Agency rules from compliance with the maximum achievable control technology standard, and for other purposes. Impact on electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2008 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.2191 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; S.1766 "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007"; H.R. 1933 "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007"; S.317 "Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007"; S.309 "Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007"; S. 280 "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007"; H.R. 620 "Climate Stewardship Act of 2007"; S. 485 "Global Warming Act of 2007"; H.R. 1590 "Safe Climate Act of 2007"; H.R. 2809 "New Apollo Energy Act of 2007"; S. 1177 "Clean Air Planning Act of 2007"; S. 1168 "Clean Air, Climate Change Act of 2007"; S. 1201 "Clean Power Act of 2007".
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 364, A bill to provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Interest: ALL HR 2556, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. Interest: ALL HR 2809, A bill to ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. Interest: ALL HR 3220, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL HR 3221, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. Interest: ALL
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision
Client expense: $1,452,130 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
See addendum HR 212 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 1227 Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007 HR 2407 To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and for other purposes HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 S 1771 A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas HR 1721 Pool and Spa Safety Act HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
See addendum S 992 Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 S 506 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2483 Energy for America Act, etc. HR 3236 To promote greater energy efficiency HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 489 Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 4481 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Government Issues
See addendum HR 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 HR 2316 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3220 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence (Section 9031) HR 3355 Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 HR 3524 HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2078 To require updating of state building, energy efficienty codes and standards S 2390 To promote fire-safe communities
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
See addendum HR 121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 HR 2809 New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 HR 913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 HR 84 Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3031 Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence HR 3926 The Safe Building Code Incentive Act HR 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate change proposals including S.1016, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act HR 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act S.280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. 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: $210,369 · 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), Farm Credit Administration, 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. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision
Client expense: $2,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED