Study of Ways to Improve the Accuracy of the Collection of Federal Oil, Condensate, and Natural Gas Royalties Act of 2009

Work to advance Shell Alaska permits, Educate re domestic natural gas supply, production and markets, Educate lawmakers and staff re resource potential in Alaska OCS; advance legislative proposals to enable permitting Alaska OCS, Support for OCS revenue sharing proposals, Revenue sharing, e.g., S.1517 : A bill to enhance domestic energy security by increasing production from fossil-based resources in the outer Continental Shelf in an economically and environmentally responsible manner; and S.1560 A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the sharing of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone, Education re supply outlook for domestic natural gas; re demand and potential markets for domestic natural gas; analysis of legislative proposals, e.g. H.R.1622 : To provide RD&D program for natural gas vehicles; S.1350 to encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicle infrastructure; S. 1408 Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act, Oil and gas royalty issues, including HR 1462 to provide a study re improving accuracy of royalty collection; HR 4521 directing DOI to agree to requests to amend certain leases in the Gulf of Mexico;, Proposals relating to access to federal lands for oil and gas projects, such as HR 1431, S. 570, proposals to stimulate the economy and create jobs at no cost to the taxpayers; HR 2300, HR 6709, proposals for comprehensive energy plan including opening the OCS; HR 1696, S. 783 proposals to prohibit leasing in Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic; S. 1623 to prohibit issuance of new leases to lessees who do not diligently develop their existing federal leases, Proposals regarding water use related to energy projects, such as HR 469 to provide RD&D of technologies to facilitate utilization of water produced in energy development; S. 531 to analyze the impact of energy development on water resources of the US, Proposals re oil spill prevention, such as S. 685 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009 and HR 2693 Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act, Inform stakeholders of business decisions surrounding oil shale leases, Educate re domestic natural gas supply, production and markets, Educate lawmakers and staff re resource potential in Alaska OCS; advance legislative proposals to enable permitting Alaska OCS, Education re: hydraulic fracturing, e.g. H.R. 2766 & S. 1215: FRAC Act, Education re: Oceans Policy Task Force, Education re supply outlook for domestic natural gas; re demand and potential markets for domestic natural gas; analysis of legislative proposals, e.g. H.R.1622 : To provide RD&D program for natural gas vehicles; S.1350 to encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicle infrastructure; S. 1408 Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act, Oil and gas royalty issues related to new DOI lease term directives and Energy Reform Task Force

Client expense: $2,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office

HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act (Renewables-Wind), S 1462-American Clean Energy Leadership Act (Renewables-Wind), Clean Energy Jobs, Biofuels re Renewable Fuel Standard (implementing regulations and legislative remedies-no introduced legislation) to underlying law EISA07, petition for E15 waiver, general education on biofuels and Shell products, Climate Change re regulation of transportation fuels and emissions and general support on all issues, Climate Change/Gas Incentives Support for the Development of Green House Gas Legislation, Kerry, Graham, Lieberman Green House Gas Legislation, Work to advance Shell Alaska permits, Educate re domestic natural gas supply, production and markets, Educate lawmakers and staff re resource potential in Alaska OCS; advance legislative proposals to enable permitting Alaska OCS, Support for OCS revenue sharing proposals, Revenue sharing, e.g., S.1517 : A bill to enhance domestic energy security by increasing production from fossil-based resources in the outer Continental Shelf in an economically and environmentally responsible manner; and S.1560 A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the sharing of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone, Education re supply outlook for domestic natural gas; re demand and potential markets for domestic natural gas; analysis of legislative proposals, e.g. H.R.1622 : To provide RD&D program for natural gas vehicles; S.1350 to encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicle infrastructure; S. 1408 Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act, Oil and gas royalty issues, including HR 1462 to provide a study re improving accuracy of royalty collection; HR 4521 directing DOI to agree to requests to amend certain leases in the Gulf of Mexico, Appropriations for federal agencies involved in permitting oil and gas projects, such as DOI, EPA and NMFS, Proposals to reform and improve permitting of energy projects, such as HR 900 and HR 3694 to establish judicial procedures for handling claims re leasing of federal lands for oil and gas development; HR 996 regarding NEPA, Proposals relating to access to federal lands for oil and gas projects, such as HR 1431, S. 570, proposals to stimulate the economy and create jobs at no cost to the taxpayers; HR 2300, HR 6709, proposals for comprehensive energy plan including opening the OCS; HR 1696, S. 783 proposals to prohibit leasing in Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic; S. 1623 to prohibit issuance of new leases to lessees who do not diligently develop their existing federal leases, Proposals regarding water use related to energy projects, such as HR 469 to provide RD&D of technologies to facilitate utilization of water produced in energy development; S. 531 to analyze the impact of energy development on water resources of the US, Inform stakeholders of business decisions surrounding oil shale leases, Educate re domestic natural gas supply, production and markets, Educate lawmakers and staff re resource potential in Alaska OCS; advance legislative proposals to enable permitting Alaska OCS, Education re: hydraulic fracturing, e.g. H.R. 2766 & S. 1215: FRAC Act , Education re supply outlook for domestic natural gas; re demand and potential markets for domestic natural gas; analysis of legislative proposals, e.g. H.R.1622 : To provide RD&D program for natural gas vehicles; S.1350 to encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicle infrastructure; S. 1408 Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act, Oil and gas royalty issues related to new DOI lease term directives and Energy Reform Task Force

In favor of HR 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act. S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Weatherization Assistance Program Nuclear Energy Initiatives-Loan Guarantees Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiatives HR 5019 - HOMESTAR Energy Retrofit Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2471: To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund (all sections). H.R. 4082: To authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received (all sections). H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (all sections). H.R. 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (all sections). S. 774: National Energy Security Act of 2009 (all sections). H.R. 3183: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (all sections). S. 1436: An original bill making approprations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (all sections). H.R. 3326: Fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations.

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (all sections). H.R. 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (all sections). S. 774: National Energy Security Act of 2009 (all sections). H.R. 3183: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (all sections). S. 1436: An original bill making approprations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (all sections). H.R. 3326: Fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In favor of HR 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act. Weatherization Assistance Program Nuclear Energy Initiatives-Loan Guarantees Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiatives HOMESTAR PROGRAM

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act (ACELA) S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiatives Weatherization Assistance Program Nuclear Energy Initiatives Clean Coal Technology Initiatives Green Construction Careers Amendment

Client expense: $213,341 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

In favor of HR 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act. Weatherization Assistance Program Nuclear Energy Initiatives-Loan Guarantees Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiatives

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009" H.R.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" H.R.1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009" H.R.1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009" H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" S.Res.64, "A resolution recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively regulate coal combustion waste and the need for the Tennessee Valley Authority to be a national leader in technological innovation, low-cost power, and environmental stewardship" Carper Draft Pollutant Legislation S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act" S.598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009" S.672, "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act" S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" Coal Ash issues

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 469: Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy issues. HR 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act); Provisions regarding land management. HR 1462: Study of Ways to Improve the Accuracy of the Collection of Federal Oil, Condensate, and Natural Gas Royalties Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy impacts. HR 1666: Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy impacts. HR 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects; Provisions regarding funding mechanisms. HR 1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-Term Output Yields Act (EMPLOY Act); Provisions regarding energy/environment impacts. HR 1787: Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy impacts. HR 1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy impacts. HR 2212: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; Provisions regarding energy and technology issues. HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; Provisions regarding energy issues. HR 2300: American Energy Innovation Act; Provision regarding energy issues. HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; All provisions of the bill. HR 2475: Limitation on Nuclear Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Act of 2009; Congressional review of the agreement. HR 2828: American Energy Innovation Act; Title I Subtitle G Sec 1607: hydraulic fracturing; Title I Subtitle H Part 2: permitting reform; Title I Subtitle J: natural gas; Title III production; and provisions regarding energy issues. HR 2990: Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009; Provisions regarding the energy fund. HR 2998: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy impacts. HR 3082: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010; Provisions regarding energy issues. Draft House Natural Resources Committee Energy Bill (no number): Federal Lands and Resources Energy Development Act of 2009; Section 2 definitions; Title I - consolidation of federal lands and waters energy leasing programs; Title II outer continental shelf energy coordination and planning; Title III - onshore energy siting and development planning; Title IV - new onshore leasing authority; Title V - oil and gas royalty reform; Title VI - onshore reforms; Title VII - offshore reforms; and Title VIII - miscellaneous provisions. Rahall Draft: Federal Lands and Resources Energy Development Act of 2009; Provisions regarding development. S 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009; Provisions regarding water issues. S 548: Save American Energy Act; Provisions regarding energy impacts. S 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy markets, access to resources, and heavy oils/oil sands. S 774: National Energy Security Act of 2009 (NESA of 2009); Sec. 361inventory of outer continental shelf oil and gas resources, Sec. 363environmental stewardship and allowable activities; Sec. 364moratorium of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico; Provisions regarding energy impacts, energy markets, access to resources, and heavy oils/oil sands. S 807: Sound Management of Americas Resources and Technologies for Energy Act of 2009 (SMART Energy Act of 2009); TITLE II: Section 202--Tax on crude oil and natural gas produced from the outer continental shelf in the Gulf of Mexico; Chapter 56--Tax on severance of crude oil and natural gas from the outer continental shelf in the Gulf of Mexico; Title III: Section 301: Prohibition on export of outer continental shelf oil and gas production, Special Commission on Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing, and Production Incentives Fee; provisions regarding energy impacts. S 949: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; Provisions regarding energy markets, access to resources, heavy oils/oil sands and energy and technology issues. S 967: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy markets, access to resources, and heavy oils/oil sands. S 1013: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009; Provisions regarding energy markets, access to resources, heavy oils/oil sands and location of projects for carbon capture and sequestration for natural gas. Draft Senate ENR Committee Energy Bill (no number): American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; Title III, Section Dfederal oil and gas development General discussions regarding oil shale leasing, increased domestic production, climate change policy, energy, climate change and pricing issues.

S. 774, National Energy Security Act, Subtitle B, provisions relating to oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf; S. 1333, Clean, Affordable and Reliable Energy Act, Title III, provisions related to domestic production; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act, Title I, provisions related to offshore leasing and other energy issues; H.R. 3009, American-Made Energy Act of 2009, Title III, provisions relating to offshore oil and gas leasing. Whole Bills: H.R. 21, Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; H.R. 1462, Study of Ways to Improve the Accuracy of the Collection of Federal Oil, Condensate, and Natural Gas Royalties Act of 2009; Federal Lands and Resources Energy Development Act, unnumbered House draft. Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning access to domestic supplies of oil and natural gas; Legislative efforts concerning access to foreign sources of oil and natural gas; Regulatory efforts concerning MMS approval of Atlantic Seismic Activity for oil and gas, MMS Five-Year Plan.

Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported