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American Energy Independence Act
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3268, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Security and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricity standard.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3268, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Security and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricity standard.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3268, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Security and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricity standard.
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development: S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601 - Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. ; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); Energy security; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas; 2008 Omnibus bill provision that prohivits BLM from finalizing oil shale regulatons.
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601- Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Windfall Profits Tax Concepts; Gulf of Mexico 98/99 Leases; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; 2007 energy bill tax amendment including Senator Reid's Windfall Profit tax concepts; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax; HR2881 The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR6207 Energy Act; HR6161 Amer. Energy Indep. Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
See attached. Oppose HR 5560 and S 2555 to overturn the EPA decision on the California greenhouse gas waiver. Support a comprehensive, uniform federal standard to address greenhouse gas emissions. Monitor S 3036 to require the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from certain large source facilities. Monitor S 2191 directing the EPA to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Review laws/regulations that would educate motorists on fuel economy savings/CO2 emission reductions from certain auto parts. Support HR 6161 & HR 6441 to provide a tax credit to replace an older car and to purchase a new fuel-efficient car.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
See attached. Support S 3684 & HR 7273 to permit new car buyers to deduct interest and state sales tax on car loans. Support HR 6161 & HR 6441 to provide a tax credit to replace an older car and to purchase a new fuel-efficient car. Opposed S 3737 to provide $10,000 to an owner that turns in an old car and purchases a new car. Oppose HR 5560 and S 2555 to overturn the EPA decision on the California greenhouse gas waiver. Support a comprehensive, uniform federal standard to address greenhouse gas emissions. Review laws/regulations that would educate motorists on fuel economy savings/CO2 emission reductions from certain auto parts
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. S. 3689, Economic Recovery Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Economic Stimulus Draft Legislation for 111th Congress. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captuired from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3628, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricty standard.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. S. 3689, Economic Recovery Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Economic Stimulus Draft Legislation for 111th Congress. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6/PL 110-140: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Review of issues/FTC Workshop regarding Market Manipulation Rulemaking Process. HR 6049: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; Provisions relating to taxes. HR 6161: American Energy Independence Act; Provisions regarding development and fuels policy. HR 6384: Americans for American Energy Act of 2008; Provisions regarding energy production. HR 6385: Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008; Provisions regarding energy policy and breakthroughs. HR 6401: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; Provisions regarding energy policy and taxes. HR 6412: Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008; Provisions regarding development, pricing and fuels policy. HR 6544: Relief Now on the Road to Renewable Energy Act of 2008; Provisions regarding fuel policy. HR 6709: National Conservation, Environment and Energy Independence Act; Provisions regarding energy policy. HR 6817: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008; Provisions regarding outer continental shelf production. HR 6824: Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act; Provisions regarding fuels and tax. HR 6868: Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act; Provisions regarding fuels and tax. HR 7201: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; Provisions regarding development, pricing, fuels policy, energy policy and production. HR 7239: American Energy, American Innovation Act of 2008; Provisions regarding fuels policy and energy production. H. Con Res 417: Process regarding energy policy legislation. S 3646: Drill Now Act of 2008; general discussion regarding outer continental shelf access. General policy discussions regarding energy policy/transition outlook, energy supply, federal issues, grassroots materials, oil shale leasing issues, energy markets, access to resources and heavy oils/oil sands.
Client expense: $7,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6161, "American Energy Independence Act"; H.R. 6729, "To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes"; H.R. 6899, "Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act"; Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, all titles. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3628, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricty standard. -S. 1387, Federal Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2008 -H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act, All Titles
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577), all provisions related to natural gas storage; Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036), all provisions related to natural gas utilities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3001), all provisions related to energy; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R.5658), all provisions related to energy; Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (HR 6001), all provisions; American Energy Independence Act (HR 6161), all provisions; $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008 (HR 6207), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899), all provisions; Pathway to Nuclear Power Act (HR 7086), all provisions; Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008 (HR 6385), all provisions; United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008 (HR 6574), all provisions; Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 (HR 5577), all provisions; Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 (HR 5533), all provisions; Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act (HR 6401), all provisions related to transmission siting and permits; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 6899), all provisions; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S 2191), all provisions; Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S 3036), all provisions
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), all provisions; The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), all provisions; The NEED Act (HR 2784), all provisions; Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764), all provisions; Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641), all provisions; To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes (HR 362), all provisions; Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036), all provisions related to natural gas utilities; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S.1177), all provisions; Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577), all provisions related to natural gas storage; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes (S 1766), all provisions; A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S 3036), all provisions; To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate (HR 1590), all provisions; To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (HR 6186), all provisions; A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes (S 3669), all provisions; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.7324 and S 3258), all provisions; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3001), all provisions related to energy; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R.5658), all provisions related to energy; To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes (HR 4189), all provisions; To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes (HR 4929 and S 2531), all provisions; To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act (HR 1393), all provisions; A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes (S 3215), all provisions; International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007 (S 2155), all provisions; Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (HR 6001), all provisions; American Energy Independence Act (HR 6161), all provisions; Nuclear Used Fuel Prize Act of 2008 (HR 5942), all provisions; $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008 (HR 6207), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899), all provisions; Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S 3268), all provisions related to energy commodities; 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (S 3233), all provisions; Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008 (S 2730), all provisions; Pathway to Nuclear Power Act (HR 7086), all provisions; Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008 (HR 6385), all provisions; United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2008 (S 3661), all provisions; United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008 (HR 6574), all provisions; United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (HR 7081 and S 3548), all provisions; Copper Theft Prevention Act (HR 6831); Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 (HR 5577), all provisions; Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 (HR 5533), all provisions; Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act (S 3186), all provisions; Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act (HR 4059), all provisions related to transmission siting; Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act (HR 6401), all provisions related to transmission siting and permits; United States Climate Action Now Act (HR 6739), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 6899), all provisions; Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act (S 2076), all provisions; To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes (HR 6729), all provisions; Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 (S 1766), all provisions; The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007(HR 2421 and S 1870), all provisions; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 (S 317), all provisions; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S 1177), all provisions; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S 2191), all provisions; Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S 309), all provisions; Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590), all provisions; Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S 3036), all provisions; Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036--Senate Amendment 4825, all provisions; Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (HR 6186), all provisions; Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (HR 21), all provisions related to water issues; National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007(S 1387), all provisions; Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (HR 6877), all provisions Dingell-Boucher climate change discussion draft, all provisions; Endangered species all issues generally; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049; Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 (HR 6899), all provisions; Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221), energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in the Senate; Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law; Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (S 3125), all provisions; Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (S 3335), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act (HR 7060), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Senate amendment to HR 1424), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3208), all provisions; Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008; Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (HR 6258), all provisions; Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 (HR 3776), all provisions; Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 (HR 3775), all provisions; Future Fuels Act of 2008 (S 3345), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3233), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424 and HR 3997), all provisions;
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Endangered species all issues generally; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act (HR 7060), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Senate amendment to HR 1424), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3208), all provisions; Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 7327), all provi Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (HR 6258), all provisions; Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 (HR 3776), all provisions; Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 (HR 3775), all provisions; Future Fuels Act of 2008 (S 3345), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3233), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424 and HR 3997), all provisions; Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036), all provisions related to natural gas utilities; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S.1177), all provisions; Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577), all provisions related to natural gas storage; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes (S 1766), all provisions; A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (S 3036), all provisions; To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate (HR 1590), all provisions; To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (HR 6186), all provisions; A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes (S 3669), all provisions; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.7324 and S 3258), all provisions; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3001), all provisions related to energy; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R.5658), all provisions related to energy; To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes (HR 4189), all provisions; To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes (HR 4929 and S 2531), all provisions; To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act (HR 1393), all provisions; A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes (S 3215), all provisions; International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007 (S 2155), all provisions; Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (HR 6001), all provisions; American Energy Independence Act (HR 6161), all provisions; Nuclear Used Fuel Prize Act of 2008 (HR 5942), all provisions; $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008 (HR 6207), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899), all provisions; Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S 3268), all provisions related to energy commodities; 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (S 3233), all provisions; Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008 (S 2730), all provisions; Pathway to Nuclear Power Act (HR 7086), all provisions; Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008 (HR 6385), all provisions; United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2008 (S 3661), all provisions; United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008 (HR 6574), all provisions; United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (HR 7081 and S 3548), all provisions; Copper Theft Prevention Act (HR 6831); Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 (HR 5577), all provisions; Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 (HR 5533), all provisions; Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act (S 3186), all provisions; Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act (HR 4059), all provisions related to transmission siting; Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act (HR 6401), all provisions related to transmission siting and permits; United States Climate Action Now Act (HR 6739), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 6899), all provisions; Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act (S 2076), all provisions; To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes (HR 6729), all provisions; Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 (S 1766), all provisions; The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007(HR 2421 and S 1870), all provisions; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 (S 317), all provisions; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S 1177), all provisions; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S 2191), all provisions; Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S 309), all provisions; Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590), all provisions; Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S 3036), all provisions; Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036--Senate Amendment 4825, all provisions; Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (HR 6186), all provisions; Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (HR 21), all provisions related to water issues; National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007(S 1387), all provisions; Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (HR 6877), all provisions
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR6207 Energy Act; HR6161 Amer. Energy Indep. Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 6161, "American Energy Independence Act"; H.R. 6729, "To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes"; H.R. 6899, "Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act"; Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, all provisions; H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 5943, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives, all provisions; H.R. 6001, To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 6161, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015.all provisions; H.R. 6207, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy, all provisions; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, all provisions; H.R. 6401, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act, all provisions; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act, all provisions; H.R. 6729, To encourage grater eergy fficiency in building codes, all provisions; H.R. 6739, United States Climate Act Now Act, all provisions; H.R. 362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2076, Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act, all provisions; S. 761, A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy, all provisions;
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2008 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 5983, Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008, all provisions related to the cyber initiative, FISMA reform, and cyber security R&D; HR 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions related to the cyber initiative, cyber crime, immigration, cyber security R&D, and spyware; S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to cyber crime; HR 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act, all provisions related to cyber security and FISMA Reform; Cyber Initiatve; HR 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions related to cyber crime; HR 6161, American Energy Independence Act, all provisions related to the cyber initiative, privacy, and data security; S 1558, Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act, all provisions related to FISMA Reform, and data security; S 3474, FISMA Act of 2008, all provisions related to FISMA reform, and data security; Expanding Exports and Enforcement within BRIC Countries; Expanding Exports and Enforcement within BRIC Countries
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Innovation issues; Technology issues; Technology policy; S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to cyber crime; HR 6161, American Energy Independence Act, all provisions related to green data centers, and energy efficiency
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context H.R. 4189, "To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailing, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes"; H.R. 4929, "To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes"; S. 3215, "Strengthening Management of Advanced Recycling Technologies Act of 2008 (SMART)"; H.R. 6161, "American Energy Independence Act"
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act., all provisions; H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, all provisions; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 2764 , Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 3215, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes., all provisions; H.R. 362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 363 , Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act , all provisions; H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 5943, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives, all provisions; H.R. 6001, To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes., all provisions; H.R. 6161, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015., all provisions; H.R. 6207, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy., all provisions; S. 1751 , Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; S. 2155, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage the development of clean energy technologies for deployment in markets abroad, to assist the Department of Energy's promotion of research and development of clean and efficient energy systems, to encourage the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies to work together to improve the advancement of sustainable energy use ande reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes., all provisions; S. 761, provisions related to innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy, all provisions;
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. -H.R. 1267 and S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. - S. 2191, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles. -Energy Policy Act Implementation -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act.
Client expense: $1,434,898 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 994/S. 649, To require the NRC to conduct an Independent Safety Assessment of the Indian Point Energy Center; S. 1008, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities; H.R. 4929/S. 2531, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R. 4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes. H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations, regarding oil and natural gas supply issues; and, Hyrdo issues generally in a Congressional oversight context; H.R. 1393, To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act; H.R. 6001, Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008, To rebalance the US energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes; H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015; H.R. 6207, $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy. Other issues include: Independent Safety Assessment for Vermont Yankee, New Nuclear and EPAct Incentive Loan Guarantees.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Fiscal Year 2009 Energy Water Appropriations re: oil and natural gas supply issues; Hydro issues generally in a Congressional oversight context H.R. 4189, "To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailing, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes"; H.R. 4929, "To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes"; S. 3215, "Strengthening Management of Advanced Recycling Technologies Act of 2008 (SMART)"; H.R. 6161, "American Energy Independence Act"
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discuss permits needed for Alaska OCS seismic and exploratory work; discussions about Alaska OCS resources; S.2568 modifying the OCS Lands Act with respect to the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas; HR5588 to prohibit leasing in Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska OCS Region; HR1957 Bristol Bay Protection Act; S.1311 Bristol Bay Protection Act; Discuss resource needs of Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency for oil & gas project permitting; Discussions of company investments in energy development and policy issues that impact development; Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 and amendments or provisions related to section 526 in HR5656, S2827, HR6125, S.2958, HR6063, HR6384 AND HR5658; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; S.3019 - Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing Act of 2008, All titles; HR6211 - Shale Opportunity Act of 2008, All titles; S.3062 - Oil Shale Regulatory Act of 2008, All titles; HR6138 - To repeal the prohibition on using certain funds to issue regulations on oil shale resources, All titles; S.3222 - Energy Transition Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2337 - Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title 1, Section 104; S.2973 - American Energy Production Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR6384 - Americans for American Energy Act of 2008, Title 3; HR6412 - Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008, Title 2, Subsection C; HR2643 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Title 6, Section 606; National Parks Land Use Issues - Federal Land Managers Air Quality Guidance; Issues related to increased transmission availability around wind energy development: S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601 - Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Federal revenue sharing for Alaska; Access to Federal lands; Appropriate resourcing of federal agencies; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, National Energy Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, OCS permitting; S.2041/HR4854, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; S.2450, Federal Rules of Evidence 502 Attorney / Client Privilege all provisions; S.1782/HR3010, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S.2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S.186/HR3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; HR6: Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; HR2643 Title: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008: (OCS leasing moratoria); S.2739 Consolidated Resource Bill: Section 327-the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Study" provision: Section 514- "remove or reduce obstacles to use of produced water for irrigation or other purposes in ways that will not adversely affect water quality or the environment."; Regulatory issues and actions related to: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Mineral Leasing Act; National Environmental Policy Act; Revenue Sharing issues; MMS 5-Year Plan; MMS Lease Sales (Bill numbers not applicable); Rockies Access for Year Round Drilling; Pinedale year round drilling access. ; Ozone quality issues; Regulatory Activities Relating to (Not bill number specific issues): Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; National Energy Policy Act; Marine Mammal Protection Act; OCS Permitting; Jones Act regulatory actions (Bill numbers not applicable); Energy security; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2830/S.1892 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 provisions related to liquid natural gas; 2008 Omnibus bill provision that prohivits BLM from finalizing oil shale regulatons.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.2642 - American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle A, Part 1; HR6133 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit, Section 1; S.1601- Energy Infrastructure Tax Reform and Incentives Act of 2007, Section 108; S.2821-Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR5984 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, Title 1, Section 101; HR6161 - American Energy Independence Act, Title 7, Subtitle A, Section 701; Windfall Profits Tax Concepts; Gulf of Mexico 98/99 Leases; HR6 Energy Independence and Security Act; Section 526 prohibition to prohibit any US federal agency from purchasing or using any unconventional fuel if its GHG footprint is greater than conventional fuels; the provision in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations' bill; 2007 energy bill tax amendment including Senator Reid's Windfall Profit tax concepts; S.3044 The Consumer-First Energy Act, all provisions relating to tax; HR5351 The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; S.2642 The American Renewable Energy Act of 2008, all provisions relating to tax; HR2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax; HR2881 The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to tax.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2, 3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, All Titles.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE