American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
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2011 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes; provisions related to carbon management HR 1327: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009; provisions related to energy investments and sanctions HR 1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009; provisions related to natural gas for fleets and mandate issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to energy development and production issues HR 2540: Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resources Security (PIONEERS) Act; provisions related to energy production and environmental issues HR 2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; provisions related to hydraulic fracturing HR 2828: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy development HR 3460: To Amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit; provisions related to algae HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; provisions related to energy development issues HR 3619: Coast Guard Authorization Act; provisions related to wetlands, liquefied natural gas, and New York issues HR 3644: Ocean, Coastal and Watershed Education Act; provisions related to multiple use access HR 4072: AMERICA Works Act; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and energy HR 4168: Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2010; provisions related to algae fuels HR 4424: Enhancing Renewable Energy Investment Act; provisions related to energy, science and math initiatives HR 4521: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010; provisions related to royalties and production HR 4554: Energy Assistance for American Families Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4674: Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2010; provisions related to mandates and revenue and funding HR 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4863: To increase the annual amount authorized for emergency assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010; provisions related to taxes, policy, revenue and funding, and energy development HR 4907: Energy Innovation Hubs Authorization Act of 2010; provisions related to energy production and innovation HR 4922: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exploration or importation of natural gas; provisions related to unconventional shale gas and gas production or movement HR 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; provisions related to grant funding, revenue and funding HR 5241: BP Deepwater Horizon Inquiry Commission Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5248: No New Drilling Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5297: Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 5313: Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5356: Oil Spill Response Assistance Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5459: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Amendments Act of 2010; provisions related to taxes and energy development HR 5506: Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5519: Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5626: Blowout Prevention Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5684: Maritime Infrastructure Security and Counterterrorism Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas HR 5716: Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Research and Development Act; provisions related to energy production HR 6008: CLEAN Act; provisions related to pipeline operations HR 6016: Audit the BP Fund Act of 2010; provisions related to funding HR 6160: Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010; provisions related to business S 685: Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009; provisions related to double hull fuel tank requirements and safety S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to energy development S 1700: Energy Security through Transparency Act of 2009; provisions related to oil and gas S 3305: Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability provisions S 3309: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development S 3345: Big Oil Polluter Pays Act; discussion of constitutional issues and impacts S 3516: Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development, oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability provisions S 3643: Oil Spill Response Improvement Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability S 3663: Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability Numerous draft proposals on oil spill liability and new Outer Continental Shelf drilling requirements Discussion related to moratorium policy associated with U.S. Offshore Oil & Gas drilling in wake of BP Oil Spill Discussion related to Marine Well Containment System
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions related to oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $4,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R. 1921, Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act; H.R. 1922 and S.32, FERC Public Hearing Requirement; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.
Client expense: $351,492 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; S. 783, The COAST Anti-Drilling Act; issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act.
Client expense: $351,492 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
| Republican |
| LA |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bill Shuster | Republican | PA |
| Bob Inglis | Republican | SC |
| Charles W. Dent | Republican | PA |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | Republican | WY |
| Dan Boren | Democratic | OK |
| Dan Burton | Republican | IN |
| Daniel E. Lungren | Republican | CA |
| Denny Rehberg | Republican | MT |
| Erik Paulsen | Republican | MN |
| Frank R. Wolf | Republican | VA |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Henry Brown | Republican | SC |
| James Barrett | Republican | SC |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jim Gerlach | Republican | PA |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| Judy Biggert | Republican | IL |
| Lee Terry | Republican | NE |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Rob Bishop | Republican | UT |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | Republican | MD |
| Sam Johnson | Republican | TX |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | Democratic | SD |
| Steven C. LaTourette | Republican | OH |
| Sue Wilkins Myrick | Republican | NC |
| Thaddeus McCotter | Republican | MI |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
Client expense: $4,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act.
Client expense: $351,492 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 2227-American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act-(Testified against this bill) H.R. 2454-America Clean Energy and Security Act-(Comprehensive Clean Energy and Climate Bill) H.R. 2647-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 2724-National Transportation Objectives Act-(Transportation) H.R. 2996-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010-(Biofuels, Agency fundings, Oppose efforts to restrict EPA's ability to regulate GHG's/implement endangerment finding) H.R. 3246-Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009-(The bill provides support for technologies to reduce oil dependence) H.R. 3534-Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act of 2009-(Support some provisions dealing with off shore drilling and renewable energy; attended hearing on this bill) H.R. 3711-Green Taxis Act-(Vehicles) H.R. 4213-Jobs Package-(Sections dealing with green energy investments or tax incentives for green energy) H.R. 4690-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) H.R. 4722-Active Community Transportation Act-(Transportation) H.R. 5716-Safer Oil and Drilling Act-(Small Producers Program) SENATE S. 0019-Oil Sands Energy Security Act-(Oppose All) S. 1390-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) S. 1462-ACELA-American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009-(All Sections) S. 1619-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) S. 1700-Energy Security Through Transparency Act-(All Sections) S. 1733-Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act-(Climate Change) S. 1741-Green Taxis Act-(Vehicles) S. 2877-Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act-(All Sections) S. 3217-Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-(language of S. 1700 was included in the conference report of the financial reform bill.) S. 3305-Big Oil Bailout Prevention-(remove liability cap) S. 3405-Close Big Oil Loopholes-(Slash oil and gas subsidies) S. 3434-Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3442-Electric Vehicle Deployment Act-(Vehicles) S. 3464-Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3601-Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act-(Oil Savings) S. 3603-Oil Spill Technology and Research Act of 2010-(Gulf restoration, drilling reform, and clean cars) S. 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010-(Clean Energy) S. 3813-Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3815-Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3935-Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010-(Include fossil subsidy repeals as pay-fors and remove or phase-out ethanol credit) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Senate Version of H.R. 2454-(All Sections) Kerry-Lieberman Global Warming Bill-(All Sections) Climate Legislation-(Biofuels provisions) Kerry Graham Lieberman compromise bill to address climate change-(Work with Senate swings and champs to communicate prioirities for legislation) Energy Tax Package-(Energy Tax) Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act-(Ethanol tax credit, pay-fors, and exclusion of CTL credit)
Client expense: $80,000 · 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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2010 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes HR 5320 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 HR 4521-Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010 S 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S.3815: Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S.20: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010 S.3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 S.303: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 2009
Client expense: $221,584 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes HR 5320 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 HR 4521-Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010 S 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 S.3815: Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S.20: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010 S.3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 S.303: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 2009
Client expense: $221,584 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010 S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 2857, American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 S. 3516, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 Energy Efficiency Plastic Composite Intensive Vehicles
Client expense: $1,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; S. 783, The COAST Anti-Drilling Act; issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act
Client expense: $249,115 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R. 1921, Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act; H.R. 1922 and S.32, FERC Public Hearing Requirement; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $249,115 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act
Client expense: $249,115 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions related to oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes; provisions related to carbon management HR 1327: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009; provisions related to energy investments and sanctions HR 1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009; provisions related to natural gas for fleets and mandate issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to energy development and production issues HR 2540: Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resources Security (PIONEERS) Act; provisions related to energy production and environmental issues HR 2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; provisions related to hydraulic fracturing HR 2828: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy development HR 3460: To Amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit; provisions related to algae HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; provisions related to energy development issues HR 3619: Coast Guard Authorization Act; provisions related to wetlands, liquefied natural gas, and New York issues HR 3644: Ocean, Coastal and Watershed Education Act; provisions related to multiple use access HR 4072: AMERICA Works Act; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and energy HR 4168: Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2010; provisions related to algae fuels HR 4424: Enhancing Renewable Energy Investment Act; provisions related to energy, science and math initiatives HR 4521: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010; provisions related to royalties and production HR 4554: Energy Assistance for American Families Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4674: Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2010; provisions related to mandates and revenue and funding HR 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4863: To increase the annual amount authorized for emergency assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010; provisions related to taxes, policy, revenue and funding, and energy development HR 4907: Energy Innovation Hubs Authorization Act of 2010; provisions related to energy production and innovation HR 4922: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exploration or importation of natural gas; provisions related to unconventional shale gas and gas production or movement HR 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; provisions related to grant funding, revenue and funding HR 5241: BP Deepwater Horizon Inquiry Commission Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5248: No New Drilling Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5297: Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010; provisions related to revenue and funding HR 5313: Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5356: Oil Spill Response Assistance Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5459: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Amendments Act of 2010; provisions related to taxes and energy development HR 5506: Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5519: Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act; provisions related to energy development HR 5626: Blowout Prevention Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development HR 5684: Maritime Infrastructure Security and Counterterrorism Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas HR 5716: Safer Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Technology Research and Development Act; provisions related to energy production HR 6008: CLEAN Act; provisions related to pipeline operations HR 6016: Audit the BP Fund Act of 2010; provisions related to funding HR 6160: Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010; provisions related to business S 685: Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009; provisions related to double hull fuel tank requirements and safety S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to energy development S 1700: Energy Security through Transparency Act of 2009; provisions related to oil and gas S 3305: Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability provisions S 3309: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development S 3345: Big Oil Polluter Pays Act; discussion of constitutional issues and impacts S 3516: Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010; provisions related to energy development, oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability provisions S 3643: Oil Spill Response Improvement Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability S 3663: Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; provisions related to oil spill response, drilling regulation, and liability Numerous draft proposals on oil spill liability and new Outer Continental Shelf drilling requirements Discussion related to moratorium policy associated with U.S. Offshore Oil & Gas drilling in wake of BP Oil Spill Discussion related to Marine Well Containment System
Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act HR 1835 / S 1408 -- New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 S 1733 -- Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 2877 -- Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes HR 5320 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 HR 4521-Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010 S 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010
Client expense: $329,087 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes HR 5320 - Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 HR 4521-Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010 S 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010
Client expense: $329,087 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 2227-American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act-(Testified against this bill) H.R. 2454-America Clean Energy and Security Act-(Comprehensive Clean Energy and Climate Bill) H.R. 2647-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 2724-National Transportation Objectives Act-(Transportation) H.R. 2996-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010-(Biofuels, Agency fundings, Oppose efforts to restrict EPA's ability to regulate GHG's/implement endangerment finding) H.R. 3246-Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009-(The bill provides support for technologies to reduce oil dependence) H.R. 3534-Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act of 2009-(Support some provisions dealing with off shore drilling and renewable energy; attended hearing on this bill) H.R. 3711-Green Taxis Act-(Vehicles) H.R. 4213-Jobs Package-(Sections dealing with green energy investments or tax incentives for green energy) H.R. 4690-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) H.R. 4722-Active Community Transportation Act-(Transportation) H.R. 5119-Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2010-(All Sections) H.R. 5716-Safer Oil and Drilling Act-(Small Producers Program) SENATE S. 0019-Oil Sands Energy Security Act-(Oppose All) S. 1390-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) S. 1462-ACELA-American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009-(All Sections) S. 1619-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) S. 1700-Energy Security Through Transparency Act-(All Sections) S. 1733-Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act-(Transportation) S. 1741-Green Taxis Act-(Vehicles) S. 2877-Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act-(All Sections) S. 3217-Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-(language of S. 1700 was included in the conference report of the financial reform bill.) S. 3305-Big Oil Bailout Prevention-(remove liability cap) S. 3405-Close Big Oil Loopholes-(Slash oil and gas subsidies) S. 3434-Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3442-Electric Vehicle Deployment Act-(Vehicles) S. 3464-Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3601-Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act-(Oil Savings) S. 3663-Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010-(Clean Energy) S. 3813-Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3815-Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3935-Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010-(Include fossil subsidy repeals as pay-fors and remove or phase-out ethanol credit) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Senate Version of H.R. 2454-(All Sections) No Name Yet (Comprehensive clean energy and global warming legislation)-(All Sections) Climate Legislation-(Biofuels provisions) Kerry Graham Lieberman compromise bill to address climate change-(Work with Senate swings and champs to communicate prioirities for legislation) No Name Yet (Comprehensive Climate and Energy bill being written by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Leiberman)-(All Sections) American Power Act-(All Sections) Transportation Bill-(Transportation) Energy Tax Package-(Energy Tax) Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act-(Ethanol tax credit, pay-fors, and exclusion of CTL credit)
Client expense: $110,000 · 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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 2857, American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 S. 3516, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 Energy Efficiency Plastic Composite Intensive Vehicles
Client expense: $2,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions regarding oceans and energy development issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 & 2010 (amended); provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development, Interior Department reorganization, and oil spill
Client expense: $2,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes; provisions regarding carbon management HR 1327: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy investments and sanctions HR 1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009; provisions regarding natural gas for fleets and mandate issues HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions regarding energy development and production issues HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; provisions regarding access, energy efficiency, climate, carbon price, allocations, natural gas use HR 2540: Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resources Security (PIONEERS) Act; provisions related to energy production and environmental issues HR 2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; provisions regarding hydraulic fracturing, water, safety, environment and production HR 2828: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy development HR 3460: To Amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit; provisions related to algae HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy development issues HR 3619: Coast Guard Reauthorization Act; provisions regarding wetlands and liquefied natural gas and New York issues HR 3644: Ocean, Coastal and Watershed Education Act; provisions regarding multiple use access HR 4424: Enhancing Renewable Energy Investment Act; provisions related to energy impacts, science and math initiatives HR 4521: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010; provisions related to royalties and production HR 4554: Energy Assistance for American Families Act; provisions regarding revenue and funding HR 4674: Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2010; provisions regarding mandates and revenue and funding HR 4863: To increase the annual amount authorized for emergency assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; provisions regarding revenue and funding HR 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010; provisions regarding taxes, policy, revenue, funding and energy development HR 4907: Energy Innovation Hubs Authorization Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy production and innovation HR 4922: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exploration or importation of natural gas; provisions regarding unconventional shale gas and gas production or movement HR 5019: Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; provisions regarding grant funding, revenue and funding HR 5241: BP Deepwater Horizon Inquiry Commission Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy development HR 5248: No New Drilling Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy development HR 5313: Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act; provisions regarding energy development HR 5356: Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act; provisions regarding energy development HR 5459: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Amendments Act of 2010; provisions regarding taxes and energy development HR 5506: Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act; provisions regarding energy development HR 5519: Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act; provisions regarding energy development HR 5626: Blowout Prevention Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy development S 1194: Coast Guard Authorization Act for the Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011; provisions regarding Inherently Safer Technology S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy development S 1700: Energy Security through Transparency Act of 2009; provisions regarding disclosure of all legal payments to foreign governments related to oil and gas activities, and competitive issues regarding required unilateral disclosure provisions S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act: provisions regarding energy S 3305: Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010; provisions regarding oil spill response, drilling regulation and liability provisions S 3309: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy development S 3345: Big Oil Polluter Pays Act; discussion of constitutional issues and negative impacts related to the bill S 3375: Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act; provisions regarding oil spill response, drilling regulation and liability provisions S 3472: Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010; provisions regarding oil spill response, drilling regulation and liability provisions S 3489: A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior; discussion of issues associated with Outer Continental Shelf moratorium S 3516: Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy development, oil spill response, drilling regulation and liability provisions Numerous draft proposals on oil spill liability and new Outer Continental Shelf drilling requirements Discussion regarding various Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) and moratorium policy associated with US Offshore Oil & Gas drilling in wake of BP Oil Spill Amendments to Financial Regulatory Reform Bill related to the oil & gas industry and competitive issues
Client expense: $2,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 0889-Save American Energy Act-(Building cosponsorship) H.R. 2227-American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act-(Testified against this bill) H.R. 2454-America Clean Energy and Security Act-(Comprehensive Clean Energy and Climate Bill) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 2150-To increase the amount of direct loans that may be provided by the Secretary of Energy to improve facilities for advanced technology vehicles manufacturing.-(All Sections) H.R. 2724-National Transportation Objectives Act-(Transportation) H.R. 2996-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010-(Biofuels, Agency fundings, Oppose efforts to restrict EPA's ability to regulate GHG's/implement endangerment finding) H.R. 3246-Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009-(The bill provides support for technologies to reduce oil dependence) H.R. 3326-Defense Appropriations Bill-(Oppose dirty fuels incentives and subsidies; protect EISA 2007, Sec. 526) H.R. 3534-Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act of 2009-(Support some provisions dealing with off shore drilling and renewable energy; attended hearing on this bill) H.R. 4213-Jobs Package-(Sections dealing with green energy investments or tax incentives for green energy) H.R. 4690-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) H.R. 4722-Active Community Transportation Act-(Transportation) H.R. 5019-Home Star-(Support All Sections) H.R. 5119-Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2010-(All Sections) SENATE S. 0247-Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009-(Fuel economy) S. 1390-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) S. 1462-ACELA-American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009-(All Sections) S. 1617-IMPACT Act-(All Sections) S. 1619-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) S. 1620-Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act-(Vehicles) S. 1700-Energy Security Through Transparency Act-(All Sections) S. 1733-Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act-(Transportation) S. 2877-Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act-(All Sections) S. 3059-National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3177-Home Star-(All Sections) S. 3217-Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-(language of S. 1700 was included in the conference report of the financial reform bill.) S. 3305-Big Oil Bailout Prevention-(remove liability cap) S. 3405-Close Big Oil Loopholes-(Slash oil and gas subsidies) S. 3434-Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3443-Electric Vehicle Deployment Act-(Vehicles) S. 3464-Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Senate Version of H.R. 2454-(All Sections) Senate Climate Bill-(Advocate for provisions that would ensure clean up) No Name Yet (Comprehensive clean energy and global warming legislation)-(All Sections) Climate Legislation-(Biofuels provisions) Climate Bill-(Biofuels/Biomass) No Name Yet (Clean energy title)-(Senate job creation bill) Kerry Graham Lieberman compromise bill to address climate change-(Work with Senate swings and champs to communicate prioirities for legislation) No Name Yet (Comprehensive Climate and Energy bill being written by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Leiberman)-(All Sections) No Name Yet (Senate Job Creation Bill)-(Clean energy title) Oil Savings Bill-(Vehicles/Fuels/Transportation) American Power Act-(All Sections)
Client expense: $170,000 · 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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2227, the American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act S. 3464, the Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 S.1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $215,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R. 5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 2857, American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act S. 3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 Energy Efficiency Plastic Composite Intensive Vehicles
Client expense: $1,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $245,220 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R. 1921, Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act; H.R. 1922 and S.32, FERC Public Hearing Requirement; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $245,220 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; S. 783, The COAST Anti-Drilling Act; issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure
Client expense: $245,220 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act HR 1835 / S 1408 -- New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 S 1733 -- Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 2877 -- Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes
Client expense: $293,704 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act S. 3305- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 3306- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Trust Fund Act of 2010 S. 3308- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. S.3309- Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Improvement Act of 2010 S.3337- Oil Spill Claims Assistance and Recovery Act S.3343- Beyond Petroleum Act S.3344- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 S.3345- Big Oil Polluter Pays Act S.3358- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 S.3375- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act S.3391- Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta Act S.3410- Acceptance of Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3431- Stop Cozy Relationships with Big Oil Act of 2010 S.3433- Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010 S.3443- A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to eliminate the 30-day time limit for exploration plans. S.3461- Acceptance of Offer on Liability and Expedited Claims at Mississippi Canyon 252 Act S.3466- Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act of 2010 S.3472- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2010 S.3473- A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. S.3478- Remuneration for Ecological and Societal Tolls Occasioned by Reckless Errors Act S.3489- A bill to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior S.3492- Emergency Relief Well Act S.3497- Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010 S.3509- Safer Oil and Gas Production Research and Development Act of 2010 S.3512- Water Assistance from International Vessels for Emergency Response Act S.3514- Guaranteed Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3515- Department of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 2010 S.3516- Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 S.3542- Oil Spill Compensation Act of 2010 S.3545- Gulf of Mexico Economic Recovery and Job Impact Analysis Act of 2010 H.R.5213- West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5214- Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5222- To suspend certain activities in the outer Continental Shelf until the date on which the joint investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, and for other purposes. H.R.5241- BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 H.R.5248- No New Drilling Act of 2010 H.R.5267- To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to accelerate the increase in the amount of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease revenues that is shared with States H.R.5287- East Coast and Gulf Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5313- Offshore Safety and Response Improvement Act H.R.5355- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the limitation of liability of a responsible party for a discharge or substantial threat of a discharge of oil from an offshore oil facility H.R.5356- Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act H.R.5358- Florida Coastal Protection Act H.R.5436- To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued a report finding the cause of the explosion on and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon. H.R.5459- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Act of 2010 H.R.5499- To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill H.R.5503- Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act H.R.5506- Oil Pollution Environmental Review Act H.R.5513- Spilled Oil Royalty Collection Act H.R.5519- Gulf Coast Jobs Preservation Act H.R.5520- Oil Spill Responsibility Act of 2010 H.R.5525- To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior H.R.5572- Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5585- WAIVER Act H.R.5598- Oil Spill Tax Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5601- Gulf Coast Homeowners Relief Act of 2010 H.R.5602- Gulf Coast Access to Savings Act of 2010 H.R.5607- SOS Act H.R.5626- Blowout Prevention Act of 2010 H.R.5629- Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.5634- Offshore Drilling Safety Improvement Act H.R.5644- End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010 H.R.5654- Gulf Coast Restoration Act H.R.5657- To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ensure that protection of the marine and coastal environment is of primary importance in making areas of the outer Continental Shelf available for leasing, exploration, and development rather than expeditious development of oil and gas resources, to prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes
Client expense: $293,704 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
1. Educating policymakers on the need to work towards energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expanding the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Executive Branch (CEQ) NEPA regulatory requirements, which would hamper energy and natural resource development projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and the future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies. 8. Educating policymakers on the benefits of the emerging usage of former mining sites for renewable energy projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 S.1733, The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 3069, The American Renewable Energy Jobs Act S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R. 2227, The American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act H.R. 3165, The Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009 S.661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009
Client expense: $223,385 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes; provisions regarding carbon management; HR 471: Postal Service Electric Motor Vehicle Act; provisions regarding energy policy; HR 1327: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy investments and sanctions; HR 1835: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009; provisions regarding natural gas for fleets and mandate issues; HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions regarding energy development and production issues; HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; provisions of the bill related to access, energy efficiency, climate, carbon price, allocations, natural gas use; HR 2540: Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resources Security (PIONEERS) Act; provisions related to energy production and environmental issues HR 2766: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009; provisions regarding hydraulic fracturing, water, safety, environment and production; HR 2828: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy development; HR 3125: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act; provisions related to pipeline impacts; HR 3460: To Amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit; provisions related to algae; HR 3505: American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act; provisions regarding domestic energy issues; HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy development issues; HR 3598: Energy and Water Research Integration Act; provisions regarding energy and water issues; HR 3619: Coast Guard Authorization Act; provisions regarding wetlands, liquefied natural gas and New York; HR 3644: Ocean, Coastal and Watershed Education Act; provisions regarding multiple use access; HR 3694: Removing Excess Litigation Involving Energy on Federal Lands Act (RELIEF Act); provisions regarding judicial procedure for claims; HR 3909: Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2009; provisions related to biofuels; HR 4144: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property; provisions related to combined heat and power; HR 4344: To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from obligating any amounts for the regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide; provisions regarding the Clean Air Act and emissions; HR 4424: Enhancing Renewable Energy Investment Act; provisions related to energy impacts, science and math Initiatives; HR 4512: Country of Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; provisions related to marketing and supply; HR 4521: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2010; provisions related to royalties and production; HR 4554: Energy Assistance for American Families Act; provisions regarding revenue and funding; HR 4674: Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2010; provisions regarding mandates and revenue and funding; HR 4860: e-Know Act: provisions related to energy usage; HR 4863: To increase the annual amount authorized for emergency assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; provisions regarding revenue and funding; HR 4905: DOE Office of Science Authorization Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy trading and corporate impacts; HR 4907: Energy Innovation Hubs Authorization Act of 2010; provisions regarding energy production and innovation; HR 4922: To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exploration or importation of natural gas; provisions regarding USG and gas production or movement; HR 4942: VA Energy Act: provisions regarding offshore access; S 408: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions; provisions regarding gas vehicles, fuel use, and revenue and funding; S 1194: Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011; provisions in Coast Guard reauthorization bill regarding chemical facility security issues; S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions regarding energy development and Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline; S 1700: Energy Security through Transparency Act of 2009; all provisions of the bill; S 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; provisions regarding carbon fee issues
Client expense: $3,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
HR 21: Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act; provisions regarding oceans and energy development issues; HR 2227: American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; provisions related to access; HR 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act; provisions related to access, royalties, diligent development and Interior Department reorganization
Client expense: $3,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HOUSE H.R. 0889-Save American Energy Act-(Building cosponsorship) H.R. 2227-American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act-(Testified against this bill) H.R. 2454-America Clean Energy and Security Act-(Comprehensive Clean Energy and Climate Bill) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 2724-National Transportation Objectives Act-(Transportation) H.R. 2847-Jobs Funding Bill-(Seek to direct programs and funds to green energy and green infrastructure) H.R. 2996-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010-(Biofuels, Agency fundings, Oppose efforts to restrict EPA's ability to regulate GHG's/implement endangerment finding) H.R. 3246-Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009-(The bill provides support for technologies to reduce oil dependence) H.R. 3326-Defense Appropriations Bill-(Oppose dirty fuels incentives and subsidies; protect EISA 2007, Sec. 526) H.R. 3534-Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act of 2009-(Support some provisions dealing with off shore drilling and renewable energy; attended hearing on this bill) H.R. 4396-Save Our Energy Jobs Act-(All Sections) H.R. 4753-Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act-(All Sections) H.R. 5019-Home Star-(Support All Sections) SENATE S. 0247-Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009-(Fuel economy) S. 1390-Defense Authorization Bill-(Section 526) S. 1619-Livable Communities Act-(Transportation) S. 1733-Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act-(Transportation) S. 2877-Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act-(All Sections) S. 3177-Home Star-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Senate Version of H.R. 2454-(All Sections) Clean Energy Legislation-(Include in climate legislation a fund for education, training and retraining for all sectors of the emerging clean energy economy) Senate Climate Bill-(Advocate for provisions that would ensure clean up) No Name Yet (Comprehensive clean energy and global warming legislation)-(All Sections) Climate Legislation-(Biofuels provisions) Climate Bill-(Biofuels/Biomass) No Name Yet (Clean energy title)-(Senate job creation bill) Kerry Graham Lieberman compromise bill to address climate change-(Work with Senate swings and champs to communicate prioirities for legislation) Senate Jobs Package-(Work with champs and leadership to advocate greater attention to green energy) No Name Yet (Comprehensive Climate and Energy bill being written by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Leiberman)-(All Sections)
Client expense: $90,000 · 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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; S. 783, The COAST Anti-Drilling Act; issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure
Client expense: $237,682 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R. 1921, Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act; H.R. 1922 and S.32, FERC Public Hearing Requirement; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $237,682 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $237,682 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1639, Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 2843, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 S. 2857, American Clean Technology Manufacturing Leadership Act Energy Efficiency Plastic Composite Intensive Vehicles
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act HR 1835 / S 1408 -- New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 S 1733 -- Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 2877 -- Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act
Client expense: $261,399 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 22-Designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 146-An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. HR 2454-To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. HR 2766-To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes. S 1215-A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain exemption for hydraulic fracturing, and for other purposes. S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S 1517 - Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 2227 - American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act HR 1835 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 H.R. 3534 Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act H.R. 2846 American Energy Act S 1623 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act HR 2120 - Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2009 S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 3952 - Helping Smal Businesses Grow and Prosper Act of 2009 S 774 - National Energy Security Act of 2009 HR 980 - Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Client expense: $261,399 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of 'clean energy' resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.2454, The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 S.1462 The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 S.1733, The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act H.R. 2227, American Conservation & Clean Energy Independence Act H.R.3165, Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009 H.R.3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 H.R.3617, Surface Transportation Extension H.R.2847, The Jobs for Main Street Act S.661, Restoring American Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency
Client expense: $199,096 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.1 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 3165 Wind Energy Research Development Act; H.R.2454 The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009; S.1462 The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S.661 Restoring American Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency; H.R.3246 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009; H.R. 2227 Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
Client expense: $191,264 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.2996, the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions relating to funding for EPA regional permitting offices; HR 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act, review of bill and preparation of committee questions; H.R. 2454 ACES, Carbon Trading and Offset Provisions; 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; Energy Policy; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; FY 2010 Appropriations; 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); HR 2454- The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 1462- The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, amendment related to Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, section 526; H.R. 2647, FY2010 Defense Authorization Bill, amendment related to Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, section 526; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; Petition to EPA for substantially similar waiver for fuels with 15% ethanol; H.R. 2996, Senate FY2010 Department of Interior bill, amendments related to biofuels and climate change; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; HR 3524 - Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; Presidents Ocean Policy Task Force Interim report all provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to onshore natural gas development clean air and water issues and wildlife mitigation measures.
Client expense: $2,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; preparation for cap & trade legislaton; EPA proposed GHG Reporting rule; Funding for oil spill response research and development; HR21 preparation of testimony; Marine mammal rulemaking; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 1431 all provisions; H.R. 2227 Title 1 provisions; S. 570 all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy Security Act (ACESA); all provisions; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; all provisions; S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, all provisions; Timing of installation of the liquid gathering system in Pinedale development area 5.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 458 / H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Medicare Secondary Payor Act expansion creation of private right of action and weakening of causation evidence; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Alien Tort Statute scope of coverage; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; energy legislation (House/Senate); Alaska permitting/regulatory reform; 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; Specific lobbying issues: Energy Policy; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; FY 2010 Appropriations. 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); HR 2454 Climate Change/Energy Bill; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (no bill number assigned yet), amendment related to Energy Independence and Security Act 2007, section 526; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 458 / H.R. 1788, False Claims Act Amendments all provisions; H.R. 1020, Arbitration Fairness Act all provisions; S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act all provisions; Medicare Secondary Payor Act expansion creation of private right of action and weakening of causation evidence; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Alien Tort Statute scope of coverage; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Attorney General enforcement provisions; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting: Address agency resource needs of MMS, FWS, EPA and NOAA/NMFS; Alaska OCS environmental studies for MMS, NOAA/NMFS, FWS and EPA; Incidental harassment authorizations & letters of authorizations from NMFS & FWS and plans of explorations from MMS; EPA Region 10 and HQ on air permits & regulations, Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing & community impact assistance; National Energy Policy Act, Interior Appropriations; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Energy Policy; Omnibus Appropriations & Supplemental Appropriations Act 2009; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, FY 2010 Appropriations. 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); H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 537 / H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act - protective orders; S. 455, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act - all provisions; Federal statutory and regulatory implied and express preemption abolition; Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States; H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act - State Attorney General enforcement provisions; H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - State Attorney General enforcement provisions; Carbon Capture and Sequestration; The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2760/S. 1215 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009 - all provisions; Access to federal lands, appropriate resourcing of federal agencies, OCS permitting, MMS 5year plan; Regulatory issues and actions related to Alaska OCS permitting Region 10 NPDES permits for Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act revenue sharing and community impact assistance, National Energy Policy Act, judicial review, permit streamlining; H.R. 2693 - Federal Oil Spill Research Program Act all provisions; H.R. 21 - Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act all provisions; H.R. 2540 Protecting Investment in Oil shale the Next generation of Environmental, Energy and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act - all provisions; H.R. 1431 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act - Title 1 provisions; S. 570 No Cost Stimulus Act of 2009 - all provisions; S. 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009, Subtitle B, Parts 1 and 2; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 all provisions; H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy Security Act (ACESA); all provisions; EPA implementing regulations for the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007; all provisions; S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; H.R.2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: $395,507 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act reported by Senate Energy Committee; S. 672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 2454, The Amercican Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 2227, American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act; S. 783, The COAST Anti-Drilling Act; issues related to carbon capture and storage; issues related to the Natural Gas Act; issues related to natural gas infrastructure
Client expense: $395,507 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE